Shoulder Replacement: Understanding Revision Surgery, Causes, and Challenges
Yes, a shoulder can be replaced multiple times through revision shoulder arthroplasty, a complex procedure to address primary implant failure, aiming ...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Surgery
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Hip Replacement: New Methods, Techniques, and Recovery
Modern hip replacement methods primarily involve minimally invasive techniques like the Direct Anterior Approach and advanced prosthetic materials to ...
By Jordan
LCL Surgery: Understanding the Procedure, Recovery, and Risks
LCL surgery is a reconstructive or repair procedure performed on the knee to restore stability and function after a significant Lateral Collateral Lig...
By Jordan
ACL Reconstruction: Understanding Graft Options, Techniques, and Recovery for Optimal Outcomes
While no single 'strongest' method exists, optimal ACL reconstruction typically uses the patient's own tissue (autograft), like patellar or quadriceps...
By Alex
Knee Revision Surgery: Hospital Stay, Recovery, and Discharge
The typical hospital stay after knee revision surgery is 2 to 4 days, though individual factors like surgical complexity, patient health, and rehabili...
By Jordan
AC Joint Arthritis: Surgical Treatment, Recovery, and Risks
The primary surgical treatment for AC joint arthritis is distal clavicle excision (Mumford procedure), which removes a small portion of the clavicle t...
By Alex
Labral Surgery: Understanding the Procedure, Types, and Recovery
Labral surgery is an orthopedic procedure performed to repair or reconstruct a torn labrum, a crucial ring of cartilage that deepens and stabilizes th...
By Jordan
Ankle Reconstruction Surgery: Success Rates, Influencing Factors, and Rehabilitation
Ankle reconstruction surgery generally boasts a high success rate of 85-95% for chronic instability, leading to significant pain reduction, improved s...
By Jordan
Meniscus Surgery: Types, Procedure, Recovery, and Risks
Meniscus surgery is an orthopedic procedure to address tears or damage to the knee's C-shaped cartilage pads, aiming to alleviate pain and restore kne...
By Hart
