Knee Replacement Surgery: Understanding Bone Cement, Fixation, and Types
The "glue" used in knee replacement surgery is polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) bone cement, a biocompatible acrylic polymer that provides imm...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedic Surgery
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Knee Replacement Surgery: Understanding Risks, Recovery, and Long-Term Considerations
Knee replacement surgery, while beneficial for severe arthritis, carries inherent risks including surgical complications, long-term implant issues, de...
By Jordan
LapiFuse Surgery: Understanding the Procedure, Benefits, and Recovery
LapiFuse surgery is an advanced 3D procedure correcting bunion deformities by fusing the first metatarsal-cuneiform joint in the midfoot, addressing u...
By Hart
Hip Replacement Surgery: Contraindications, Risk Factors, and Candidacy
Individuals may be unsuitable for hip replacement surgery due to absolute contraindications like active infections or severe uncontrolled medical cond...
By Hart
RTSA Surgery: Understanding Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Indications, Recovery, and Outcomes
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (RTSA) is a specialized surgical procedure that reverses the shoulder's ball-and-socket anatomy to restore functio...
By Alex
Bankart Surgery: Cost Breakdown, Insurance, and Financial Planning
Bankart surgery costs typically range from $10,000-$50,000+ without insurance, while insured patients usually pay $2,000-$10,000+ out-of-pocket depend...
By Hart
Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Procedure, Recovery, and Outcomes of Ankle Replacement
Yes, an ankle joint can be replaced through Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA), a surgical procedure involving artificial implants to restore function and...
By Hart
Patella Surgery: Costs, Influencing Factors, and Financial Planning
The cost of patella (kneecap) surgery varies significantly, typically ranging from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, influenced by proce...
By Jordan
Total Knee Replacement (TKR): Understanding Femoral, Tibial, and Patellar Bone Cuts
Total Knee Replacement (TKR) involves precise surgical resections of the damaged bone surfaces of the femur, tibia, and sometimes the patella, to prep...
By Alex
