Cervical Fusion: Disadvantages, Risks, and Long-Term Complications
Cervical fusion carries significant disadvantages including immediate surgical risks, long-term biomechanical alterations like adjacent segment diseas...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Surgery
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ACI Knee Surgery: Procedure, Recovery, and Outcomes for Cartilage Repair
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) is a specialized, two-stage surgical procedure that uses a patient's own cartilage cells to repair damaged a...
By Jordan
Arthrodesis Surgery: Purpose, Procedure, Recovery, and Life After Fusion
Arthrodesis surgery, or joint fusion, permanently eliminates motion in a damaged or unstable joint by fusing bones together to provide stability and p...
By Jordan
Hip Replacement: Latest Technologies, Benefits, and Future Directions
The latest advancements in hip replacement technology focus on enhancing implant longevity, surgical precision, and patient recovery through innovativ...
By Alex
Artificial Knees: Understanding Total Knee Arthroplasty, Benefits, and Risks
Artificial knees, or Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), are highly effective surgical interventions for severe knee pain and functional impairment, signif...
By Hart
Hip Replacement: Understanding Total vs. Partial Procedures
"Hip replacement" is a broad term for hip joint prosthetic surgery, while "total hip replacement" specifically refers to the most ...
By Jordan
Trapezectomy: Understanding Thumb CMC Joint Arthritis, Surgery, and Recovery
The trapezium bone is surgically removed through a procedure called trapezectomy to alleviate pain and restore function in cases of severe thumb carpo...
By Alex
Knee Cartilage Surgery: Safety, Procedures, and Recovery
Knee cartilage surgery is generally considered safe for carefully selected patients when performed by experienced surgeons and followed by diligent re...
By Jordan
Total Knee Replacement: Ligaments Removed, Preserved, and Surgical Considerations
During total knee replacement, the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is routinely removed, while the Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) may be removed o...
By Jordan
