Ankle Ligament Surgery: Types, Recovery, and Risks
Ankle ligament surgery typically involves primary repair (Brostrom procedure), reconstruction using a tendon graft, or augmentation with an internal b...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedic Surgery
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Arthroplasty Methods: Types of Joint Replacement and Recovery
Arthroplasty refers to surgical procedures that restore joint function, typically by resurfacing or replacing damaged joint surfaces with prosthetic c...
By Jordan
Latarjet Procedure: Screw Types, Sizes, and Fixation Principles
The Latarjet procedure primarily uses two or three 3.5mm-4.5mm cancellous or cortical screws, often cannulated, to secure the coracoid bone block to t...
By Alex
Carpectomy: Understanding Wrist Anatomy, Types, Indications, and Recovery
A carpectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing one or more damaged carpal bones in the wrist, typically the proximal row, to alleviate ch...
By Jordan
Finger Joint Fusion: Understanding Arthrodesis, Indications, Procedure, and Recovery
Finger joint fusion, or arthrodesis, is a surgical procedure that permanently joins finger bones by removing damaged cartilage and stabilizing them un...
By Alex
Radial Head Replacement Surgery: Patient Positioning, Surgical Approaches, and Safety
For radial head replacement surgery, patients are typically positioned supine on the operating table to allow optimal surgical access, facilitate anes...
By Hart
Total Elbow Arthroplasty: Success Rates, Influencing Factors, and Rehabilitation
Elbow replacement surgery generally boasts high success rates, with over 90% of patients experiencing significant pain relief and improved function, t...
By Alex
Torn Thumb Ligament: Surgical Procedures, Recovery, and Outcomes
Surgical operations for a torn thumb ligament typically involve direct repair with sutures or anchors for acute tears, or reconstruction using a tendo...
By Jordan
Shoulder Reduction Surgery: Costs, Influencing Factors, and Financial Planning
Shoulder reduction surgery costs typically range from $10,000 to over $50,000, varying significantly based on the specific procedure, geographic locat...
By Alex
