STAR Ankle Procedure: What It Is, Benefits, Risks, and Recovery
The STAR (Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement) procedure is a surgical intervention that replaces a severely arthritic ankle joint with prosthetic co...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedic Surgery
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Chondroplasty Surgery: Procedure, Recovery, and Outcomes
Chondroplasty surgery is a minimally invasive arthroscopic procedure designed to smooth and debride damaged articular cartilage within a joint, aiming...
By Jordan
Latarjet Procedure: Bone Block, Sling, and Internal Splinting Effects
The Latarjet procedure stabilizes the shoulder through a "triple effect" of bone augmentation, a dynamic muscular sling, and static capsular...
By Jordan
Shoulder Replacement: Anatomic vs. Reverse Arthroplasty, Indications, and Function
Anatomic shoulder replacement preserves the natural ball-and-socket and relies on an intact rotator cuff, whereas reverse replacement swaps them to le...
By Alex
Wrist Replacement Surgery: Procedure, Recovery, and Risks
Wrist replacement surgery involves replacing damaged wrist joint bone and cartilage with artificial implants to alleviate pain and restore function, f...
By Jordan
Arthrodesis: Understanding Surgical Joint Fusion, Indications, and Recovery
Arthrodesis is a surgical procedure that permanently joins two or more bones across a joint space to eliminate motion, provide stability, and relieve ...
By Jordan
Trapezium Surgery: Indications, Types, Recovery, and Risks
Trapezium surgery involves procedures on the trapezium bone, typically for severe thumb basal joint osteoarthritis, aiming to alleviate pain and resto...
By Hart
DAA Robotic Hip Replacement: Understanding the Procedure, Benefits, and Recovery
A DAA robotic hip replacement is an advanced surgical procedure combining the muscle-sparing Direct Anterior Approach with robotic precision to enhanc...
By Hart
AMIS Surgery: A Minimally Invasive Approach to Hip Replacement
AMIS (Anterior Minimally Invasive Surgery) is an advanced total hip replacement technique that utilizes a muscle-sparing approach to minimize tissue d...
By Alex
