CMC Joint Surgery: Risks, Complications, and Recovery
CMC joint surgery, while effective for thumb osteoarthritis, carries inherent risks including infection, nerve injury, persistent pain, stiffness, and...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Surgery
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Total Knee Replacement (TKR): Understanding the Procedure, Recovery, and Long-Term Outlook
Total Knee Replacement (TKR) is a surgical procedure that resurfaces damaged knee joint portions with artificial components to alleviate pain, restore...
By Alex
C-Arm in Shoulder Surgery: Optimal Placement, Views, and Applications
For optimal visualization in shoulder surgery, C-arm placement is dynamic and procedure-specific, generally involving oblique anterior-posterior (AP) ...
By Jordan
Total Knee Replacement: Understanding Arthroplasty, Procedure, and Rehabilitation
Total knee replacement and total knee arthroplasty are synonymous terms referring to the identical surgical procedure that resurfaces a damaged knee j...
By Alex
Cartilage Grafting: Understanding Procedures, Recovery, and Outcomes
Cartilage grafting is a surgical procedure that repairs or replaces damaged articular cartilage in joints by transplanting healthy tissue or cells, ai...
By Alex
Knee Replacement: Allergic Reactions, Symptoms, and Management
Yes, while rare, it is possible for individuals to experience an allergic reaction to the materials used in knee replacement implants, with metal hype...
By Alex
Femoral Head Replacement: Understanding the Procedure, Recovery, and Risks
A femoral head replacement is a surgical procedure that removes and replaces the damaged or diseased head of the femur with a prosthetic implant to al...
By Alex
Thumb CMC Arthroplasty: Tendons Used, Procedure, and Recovery
The Flexor Carpi Radialis (FCR) tendon is primarily used for Carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthroplasty, particularly the ligament reconstruction tendon...
By Jordan
Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy (TTO): General, Procedure-Specific, and Long-Term Complications
Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy (TTO) can lead to general surgical complications, procedure-specific issues like non-union or hardware problems, and long-te...
By Jordan
