Knee Replacement: 2024 Technology, Benefits, and Future Outlook
New knee replacement technology in 2024 features advancements in surgical precision, personalized implants, advanced materials, and integrated digital...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedic Surgery
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Knee Surgery: Meniscus Repair vs. Knee Replacement Explained
Knee replacement and meniscus repair are distinct orthopedic surgeries: meniscus repair focuses on preserving damaged soft tissue, while knee replacem...
By Hart
Bipolar Prosthesis: Design, Advantages, and Clinical Applications
Bipolar prostheses offer distinct advantages in hip hemiarthroplasty, primarily by minimizing wear on the native acetabulum, enhancing stability, and ...
By Hart
AC Joint Surgery: Costs, Factors, and Financial Considerations
AC joint surgery typically costs between $5,000 and over $30,000 in the U.S., varying significantly based on factors like procedure type, location, fa...
By Jordan
Transmetatarsal Amputation: Understanding the Procedure, Indications, and Rehabilitation
Transmetatarsal primarily refers to a surgical plane or procedure, most commonly a transmetatarsal amputation (TMA), where the forefoot is removed acr...
By Hart
Total Hip Replacement: Success Rates, Influencing Factors, and Potential Risks
While total hip replacement is not 100% successful for every individual, it is an overwhelmingly effective and transformative orthopedic procedure wit...
By Hart
Thumb Joint Surgery: Procedures, Recovery, and Risks
Thumb joint surgery is primarily known as carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthroplasty, often involving procedures like ligament reconstruction tendon int...
By Jordan
Arthroscopic Foot Surgery: Procedure, Benefits, Risks, and Recovery
Arthroscopic foot surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that utilizes a small camera (arthroscope) and specialized instruments inserted t...
By Jordan
Knee Replacement Surgery: Tourniquet Use, Benefits, and Risks
Yes, a tourniquet is frequently used in total knee replacement surgery to minimize blood loss and improve surgical visibility, though its application ...
By Alex
