Shoulder Replacement: Procedure, Types, Recovery, and Risks
A shoulder replacement is a complex surgical procedure involving the replacement of damaged joint components with prosthetics to alleviate pain and re...
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Category: Orthopedic Surgery
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Half Hip Replacement (Hemiarthroplasty): Procedure, Recovery, and Risks
A half hip replacement, or hemiarthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that replaces only the femoral head (ball of the hip joint) with a prosthetic imp...
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Putti Procedure: History, Technique, Limitations, and Modern Alternatives for Shoulder Instability
The Putti procedure is an older, open surgical technique primarily used to address recurrent anterior shoulder instability, particularly dislocations,...
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Thompson Hemiarthroplasty: Procedure, Indications, and Recovery
Thompson hemiarthroplasty is a specific partial hip replacement surgery that replaces the damaged femoral head with a single-piece metallic prosthetic...
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Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement: Advantages, Mechanisms, and Recovery
Robotic-assisted knee replacement offers enhanced precision in bone cuts and implant positioning, leading to improved surgical outcomes, faster recove...
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Arthrotomy: Understanding Open Joint Surgery, Indications, and Recovery
Arthrotomy is an open surgical procedure involving an incision directly into a joint capsule to access its interior for diagnostic or therapeutic purp...
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Wrist Fusion: Understanding the Procedure, Recovery, and Life After
Wrist fusion, also known as wrist arthrodesis, is a surgical procedure that permanently joins the bones of the wrist joint to eliminate movement, alle...
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Arthrolysis: Understanding Joint Stiffness, Surgical Procedure, and Recovery
Arthrolysis is a surgical procedure designed to restore joint mobility by releasing adhesions, scar tissue, or other impediments that restrict range o...
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Elbow Surgery: Understanding Potential Risks, Complications, and Recovery
Yes, elbow surgery carries inherent risks and potential complications, including general surgical issues and specific elbow-related problems, though m...
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