Thumb Surgery: Costs, Influencing Factors, and Financial Considerations
The cost of thumb surgery varies significantly, influenced by the type of procedure, geographic location, healthcare provider, insurance coverage, and...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedics
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Ankle Fracture Repair Surgery: Understanding ORIF, Recovery, and Risks
Ankle fracture repair surgery is primarily known as Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF), a procedure to surgically realign and stabilize fractured...
By Jordan
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA): Procedure, Indications, Recovery, and Outcomes
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA) is a surgical procedure that replaces damaged shoulder joint components with prosthetic implants to alleviate severe...
By Jordan
Torn Meniscus Flap: Understanding, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Fixing a torn meniscus flap involves a medical assessment to determine if conservative management (rest, physical therapy) or surgical intervention (p...
By Alex
Hip Replacement: Non-Surgical and Surgical Alternatives for Joint Preservation
There isn't a single new alternative to hip replacement, but a spectrum of non-surgical and minimally invasive options exist to preserve the natural h...
By Alex
Knee Support: Types, Proper Application, and Key Considerations
Properly applying a knee support involves understanding its purpose, selecting the correct type and size, following general application principles, an...
By Alex
Hip Implants: Component Sizes, Customization, and Selection Factors
Hip implant sizes are highly individualized and vary significantly based on patient anatomy, available component dimensions, and the specific design c...
By Hart
Patella Baja: Radiographic Measurement, Diagnosis, and Clinical Implications
Patella baja is diagnosed by specific radiographic measurements on a lateral knee X-ray, primarily utilizing the Insall-Salvati, Blackburne-Peel, or C...
By Hart
Mayo Hip Score: Overview, Components, and Clinical Significance
The Mayo Hip Score is a standardized clinical outcome measure used to assess functional status and pain levels of patients, primarily after total hip ...
By Hart
