Volar Plate Arthroplasty: Procedure, Recovery, and Outlook for Finger Joint Stability
A volar plate arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to repair or reconstruct the volar plate ligament in the finger's PIP joint, primarily performed to...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Surgery
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Ankle Arthroscopy: Recovery Timeline, Walking Milestones, and Rehabilitation
After ankle arthroscopy, patients typically begin partial weight-bearing within days and progress to unassisted walking in 4 to 6 weeks, though recove...
By Alex
Hip Replacement: Understanding Leg Lengthening and Discrepancy
A perceived or actual leg lengthening after hip replacement commonly occurs due to the correction of pre-existing shortening, restoration of optimal j...
By Jordan
ACL Repair: Graft Materials, Fixation Devices, and Augmentation
ACL repair primarily involves various graft materials—autografts, allografts, or synthetic options—secured by specialized fixation devices to repl...
By Jordan
Hip Replacement Surgery: Posterior, Anterior, and Lateral Approaches Explained
The optimal hip replacement surgery approach is highly individualized, depending on patient-specific factors, the underlying condition, and the orthop...
By Hart
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: How It Works, Who Benefits, and Recovery
A reverse total shoulder arthroplasty re-engineers the shoulder joint by reversing its ball-and-socket configuration, enabling the deltoid muscle to r...
By Jordan
Knee Joint Replacement: Understanding TKA, Surgical Steps, and Recovery
Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is a complex surgical procedure that involves removing damaged bone and cartilage from the knee joint and replacing them...
By Alex
Knee Replacement: Understanding Manual vs. Robotic Approaches
Manual and robotic-assisted knee replacement both replace damaged knee components, but robotic methods offer enhanced precision and personalized plann...
By Hart
MCL Surgery: Costs, Factors, and Financial Planning
MCL surgery costs typically range from $5,000 to $15,000 for isolated injuries, potentially exceeding $50,000 for complex cases, influenced by locatio...
By Jordan
