Knee Replacement: Procedure, Recovery, Risks, and Long-Term Outlook
Knee replacement surgery involves replacing damaged bone and cartilage in the knee joint with artificial components, followed by a critical rehabilita...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedic Surgery
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Ligament Reconstruction: Understanding, Procedure, Recovery, and Risks
Ligament reconstruction is a surgical procedure that repairs or replaces a severely damaged or torn ligament, typically using a tissue graft to restor...
By Hart
Foot Fusion (Arthrodesis): Understanding the Procedure, Recovery, and Long-Term Outlook
Foot fusion (arthrodesis) is a surgical procedure that permanently joins two or more bones in the foot or ankle, eliminating movement to relieve pain,...
By Jordan
Partial Knee Replacement: Procedure Steps, Recovery, and Benefits
A partial knee replacement is a surgical procedure that precisely removes only the damaged cartilage and bone from one knee compartment, replacing it ...
By Alex
Thumb Ligament Surgery: Recovery Time, Rehabilitation Phases, and Influencing Factors
Recovery from thumb ligament surgery typically spans 3 to 6 months, with significant functional improvement seen within the first 12 weeks, though ful...
By Jordan
Knee Replacement: Recommended Sports, Activities to Avoid, and Safe Return Guidelines
After knee replacement, low-impact activities like swimming, cycling, and golf are generally safe, while high-impact sports such as running, basketbal...
By Hart
Kneecap Surgery: Understanding Patellar Resurfacing and Patellofemoral Arthroplasty
While a complete kneecap replacement is not a standard standalone procedure, its undersurface can be resurfaced during total knee replacement or repla...
By Alex
Knee Surgery: Understanding Risks, Complications, and How to Minimize Them
Yes, knee surgery, like all medical procedures, carries inherent risks and potential complications, though significant adverse events are relatively u...
By Hart
Capsulotomy vs. Capsulectomy: Understanding Joint Capsule Surgical Procedures
A capsulotomy involves making an incision to release tightness and improve joint range of motion, whereas a capsulectomy entails the partial or comple...
By Alex
