Shoulder Arthroplasty: Medical Name, Types, Reasons, and Recovery
Shoulder replacement surgery is medically known as shoulder arthroplasty, a comprehensive term for procedures replacing damaged shoulder joint compone...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Surgery
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Big Toe Fusion: Walking Challenges, Recovery, and Long-Term Adaptation
Walking after big toe fusion is initially challenging due to immobilization and altered biomechanics, but most individuals regain functional mobility ...
By Hart
Total Knee Replacement (TKR): Understanding Potential Risks and Complications
Total Knee Replacement (TKR), while generally successful, carries potential risks including general surgical complications like blood clots and infect...
By Alex
Arthroscopy: Procedure, Advantages, Conditions Treated, and Recovery
An arthroscopic approach is a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses a small incision, a tiny camera, and specialized instruments to visualiz...
By Alex
Shoulder Surgery Plates: Understanding Their Use, Types, and Recovery
A surgical plate in shoulder surgery is a rigid, biocompatible implant used to stabilize bone fractures or realign bones, facilitating proper healing ...
By Jordan
Osteochondral Surgery: Understanding Procedures, Recovery, and Candidacy
Osteochondral surgery refers to orthopedic procedures designed to repair or regenerate damaged articular cartilage and underlying subchondral bone, co...
By Jordan
Wrist Fusion: Procedure, Indications, Recovery, and Living with It
Wrist fusion is a surgical procedure that permanently joins the bones of the wrist, typically using plates, screws, or pins, to eliminate motion, alle...
By Hart
Latarjet Shoulder Procedure: Understanding, Indications, and Recovery
The Latarjet procedure is a specialized surgical technique that treats recurrent anterior shoulder instability, particularly when there is significant...
By Hart
Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) Surgery: Types, Procedures, Recovery, and Risks
PJI surgery involves complex procedures to treat Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI), a severe infection around prosthetic joint implants, often requ...
By Alex
