Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO) Hip: Understanding Surgery for Hip Dysplasia
A "PAO hip" refers to a hip that has undergone a Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO), a complex surgical procedure designed to correct hip dyspla...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Surgery
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Joint Surgery: Procedures, Recovery, and Long-Term Considerations
Joint surgery involves intricate procedures like repair, reconstruction, or replacement of damaged joint components, aiming to alleviate pain, restore...
By Alex
Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy (TTO) Surgery: Procedure, Recovery, and Outcomes
Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy (TTO) surgery precisely cuts, repositions, and re-fixes a segment of the tibia containing the patellar tendon attachment to ...
By Alex
Joint Reconstruction Surgery: Procedures, Recovery, and Long-Term Outcomes
Joint reconstruction surgery encompasses a range of sophisticated orthopedic procedures designed to repair, replace, or realign damaged joint componen...
By Alex
Lateral Full Knee Replacement: Clarifying the Term, Total Knee Arthroplasty, and Partial Knee Replacement
The term "lateral full knee replacement" is not a standard medical designation, typically referring to either a Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA...
By Hart
Arthrodesis (Joint Fusion Surgery): What It Is, Indications, Procedure, and Recovery
Surgical fixation of a joint, leading to permanent fusion of its articulating bones, is called arthrodesis, or joint fusion surgery, which aims to all...
By Jordan
Hand Fusion Surgery: Procedure, Recovery, Risks, and Outcomes
Hand fusion surgery, or arthrodesis, permanently joins two or more bones in the hand or wrist to eliminate painful joint motion and provide stability,...
By Alex
Knee Replacement Surgery: Understanding the Procedure, Recovery, and Expectations
Knee replacement surgery is a highly effective orthopedic procedure designed to alleviate chronic knee pain and restore function in individuals with s...
By Jordan
Toe Fusion Failure: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
A toe fusion can fail due to non-union, malunion, infection, or hardware issues, leading to persistent pain, functional limitations, and often requiri...
By Jordan
