Ankle Arthroscopy: Risks, Complications, and Mitigation
Ankle arthroscopy, despite being minimally invasive, carries potential risks including general surgical complications like infection and blood clots, ...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedic Surgery
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Ligament Surgery: Success Rates, Factors, and Rehabilitation
Ligament surgery generally boasts a high success rate, enabling most patients to achieve improved stability, reduced pain, and a return to desired act...
By Jordan
Kneecap Replacement: Procedure, Recovery, and Risks Explained
Kneecap replacement (patellofemoral arthroplasty) is a surgical procedure that replaces damaged kneecap cartilage and bone with prosthetic implants to...
By Hart
Gap Arthroplasty: Understanding This Joint Surgery, Its Uses, and Outcomes
Gap arthroplasty is a surgical procedure that removes bone from a joint surface to create a space, allowing fibrous tissue to form a pseudoarthrosis a...
By Jordan
Shoulder Replacement: The Pioneering Surgery of 1884 and Its Evolution
The first documented shoulder replacement surgery was performed in 1884 by French surgeon Jules Émile Péan, marking a foundational moment in orthope...
By Alex
Total Knee Replacement: Newest Techniques, Benefits, and Recovery
The newest total knee replacement techniques integrate advanced technology like robotics, patient-specific instrumentation, and enhanced recovery prot...
By Jordan
Total Knee Replacement: History, Evolution, and Impact
The first widely recognized successful total knee replacement was performed in 1968 by Dr. Frank Gunston in Boston, utilizing a hinged prosthesis.
By Hart
Shoulder Arthroscopy: Understanding Pump Pressure, Its Role, and Safety
During shoulder arthroscopy, pump pressure, typically ranging from 40 to 70 mmHg, is used to distend the joint, clear the surgical field, and optimize...
By Jordan
Knee Replacement Surgery: Understanding Bone Cement, Fixation, and Types
The "glue" used in knee replacement surgery is polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) bone cement, a biocompatible acrylic polymer that provides imm...
By Alex
