Labral Tears: Repair vs. Debridement, Procedures, and Recovery
Labral repair reattaches torn labral tissue to the bone to restore anatomical integrity, while labral debridement removes damaged tissue for symptom r...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Surgery
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Robotic Knee Surgery: Understanding the Procedure, Benefits, and Candidacy
Robotic knee surgery is an advanced form of knee replacement that uses robotic-arm or handheld robotic technology to enhance surgical precision and ac...
By Hart
Acetabulum Surgery: Types, Conditions, and Recovery
Acetabular surgery is not a single procedure but a class of interventions, including osteotomy, total hip arthroplasty, and fracture repair, each tail...
By Hart
Total Knee Replacement: Procedure, Recovery, and Outlook
Changing a knee joint, known as Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), is a surgical procedure that removes damaged bone and cartilage and replaces them with ...
By Alex
Knee Replacement: Pre-operative Steps, Medical Evaluation, and Physical Preparation
The procedure before knee replacement surgery involves a comprehensive multi-stage process including initial consultation, medical optimization, patie...
By Jordan
Total Knee Replacement: Materials, Components, and Longevity
Total knee replacement prostheses are primarily composed of specialized metal alloys, durable plastics like UHMWPE, and sometimes ceramics, chosen for...
By Jordan
Rotator Cuff Surgery: Understanding, Types, Recovery, and Risks
While "RSC" is not a standard medical acronym, it colloquially refers to Rotator Cuff Surgery (RCS), a procedure to repair tears or damage t...
By Hart
Arthroplasty Surgery: Understanding Joint Replacement, Types, Recovery, and Risks
Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure focused on restoring joint function, most commonly by replacing damaged or diseased joint surfaces with prostheti...
By Jordan
Hip Replacement Surgery: Types, Indications, and Considerations
There are three primary types of hip replacement surgery: Total Hip Arthroplasty, Partial Hip Arthroplasty, and Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty, with Rev...
By Jordan
