Knee Replacement: Can You Have Both Knees Replaced at the Same Time?
Simultaneous bilateral total knee replacement, where both knees are replaced in a single surgery, is possible for carefully selected patients, though ...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedic Surgery
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Trochleoplasty: Indications, Diagnosis, and Patient Selection
Trochleoplasty is a specialized surgical procedure primarily indicated for individuals experiencing recurrent patellar instability due to significant ...
By Hart
Knee Replacement: Dispelling Age Myths, Eligibility Factors, and Outcomes
There is no strict upper age limit for knee replacement surgery, as eligibility is determined by a comprehensive assessment of a patient's overall hea...
By Hart
Condylectomy: Understanding the Surgical Procedure, Indications, and Recovery
A condylectomy is a surgical procedure involving the removal or reshaping of a condyle, a rounded bone prominence, performed to address pain, dysfunct...
By Jordan
AC Joint Surgery: Understanding Risks, Complications, and Recovery
AC joint surgery, while often effective for severe injuries, carries inherent risks including infection, nerve damage, persistent pain, and hardware c...
By Alex
PCL Reconstruction Surgery: Understanding Pain and Recovery
PCL reconstruction surgery involves significant pain, especially immediately post-op, but modern pain management and rehabilitation strategies effecti...
By Hart
Shoulder Surgery: Understanding Its Magnitude, Types, and Recovery
The magnitude of shoulder surgery varies significantly, ranging from minimally invasive arthroscopic repairs to complex joint replacements, with its '...
By Hart
Knee Ligament Surgery: Procedures, Recovery, and Long-Term Outlook
Surgery to "tighten" knee ligaments typically involves reconstruction, replacing a torn ligament with a graft, or direct repair to restore s...
By Alex
Arthroscopy Devices: Components, Uses, and Benefits for Joint Surgery
Arthroscopy devices are specialized instruments and equipment used in minimally invasive surgical procedures to diagnose and treat joint conditions by...
By Hart
