Patellectomy: Understanding Kneecap Removal, Its Consequences, and Recovery
Surgical removal of the patella, known as a patellectomy, leads to significant and often irreversible impairments in knee function, including reduced ...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedic Surgery
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ACL Procedures: Traditional Reconstruction, Primary Repair, and Emerging Techniques
New ACL procedures are evolving beyond traditional reconstruction to include primary repair with internal brace augmentation, biologic augmentation, a...
By Alex
Ankle Replacement Surgery: Benefits, Candidacy, and Recovery
Ankle replacement surgery significantly alleviates chronic pain, restores mobility, and improves the quality of life for individuals with severe ankle...
By Jordan
Charnley Technique: Principles, Components, and Evolution of Total Hip Replacement
The Charnley technique is a pioneering total hip replacement surgical procedure developed by Sir John Charnley in the 1960s, based on low-friction art...
By Alex
Finger Joint Replacement: Procedure, Recovery, and Outcomes
Finger joint replacement is a surgical procedure where damaged finger joint surfaces are removed and replaced with an artificial implant to alleviate ...
By Hart
Latarjet Surgery: Defining Failure, Reported Rates, and Influencing Factors
The failure rate for Latarjet surgery, primarily due to recurrent shoulder instability or dislocation, is generally low, ranging from 2% to 10% across...
By Alex
Joint Device Implants: Understanding Artificial Joints, Surgery, and Recovery
A joint device implantable is a meticulously engineered medical device designed to replace a damaged or diseased natural joint, restoring its function...
By Alex
Elbow Surgery: Types, Procedures, Conditions, and Recovery
Elbow surgery is not a single procedure but a broad category of specialized operations, each named for the specific condition, anatomical structure, o...
By Alex
OATS Procedure: Understanding Cartilage Repair, Surgical Process, and Recovery
The Osteochondral Autograft Transfer System (OATS) procedure is a surgical technique that repairs localized cartilage and bone damage by transferring ...
By Hart
