Patellectomy: Complete Kneecap Removal, Procedure, Recovery, and Risks
A patellectomy is a surgical procedure involving the complete removal of the kneecap, typically performed as a last resort for severe, irreparable dam...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedic Surgery
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Knee Replacement Surgery: Complications, Risks, and Prevention
Knee replacement surgery, while highly effective, carries potential complications ranging from immediate issues like infection and blood clots to long...
By Jordan
Elbow Joint Operations: Modern Advancements, Techniques, and Recovery
Modern elbow joint operations encompass significant advancements in surgical techniques, improved prosthetic designs, and refined rehabilitation proto...
By Alex
Little Finger Joint Replacement: Procedure, Recovery, and Candidacy
A little finger joint replacement is a surgical procedure to remove a damaged or diseased joint in the smallest finger and replace it with an artifici...
By Alex
Knee Surgery: Understanding Safety, Risks, Types, and Recovery
Knee surgery is generally safe and effective for appropriate candidates, though it carries inherent risks that vary by procedure type, patient health,...
By Jordan
Hemiarthroplasty Hip: Procedure, Indications, Recovery, and Risks
Hemiarthroplasty of the hip is a surgical procedure that replaces only the femoral head with a prosthetic implant, preserving the natural acetabulum.
By Hart
Knee Arthrodesis: Understanding Why a Fused Knee Cannot Bend and Its Impact on Mobility
A truly fused knee joint, or arthrodesis, is surgically designed to permanently eliminate all movement by joining the femur and tibia into a single, r...
By Jordan
Knee Revision Surgery: Limits, Risks, and Long-Term Considerations
While there's no strict fixed limit, most individuals undergo a maximum of one to two knee revision surgeries, as subsequent procedures become increas...
By Alex
High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) Surgery: Procedure, Recovery, and Benefits
High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) is a surgical procedure that realigns the lower leg by reshaping the tibia to shift weight-bearing forces from a damaged k...
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