Dega Osteotomy: Understanding Hip Dysplasia Surgery, Procedure, and Recovery
A Dega osteotomy is a pediatric orthopedic surgical procedure designed to correct hip dysplasia by reshaping the ilium bone, improving acetabular cove...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedics
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Toe Fusion: Post-Operative Care, Rehabilitation, and Long-Term Adaptations
Toe fusion treatment primarily involves comprehensive post-operative management and rehabilitation, focusing on pain control, surgical site protection...
By Jordan
Meniscus Tears: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
While a meniscus cannot be broken like a bone, it is a cartilage structure that can be severely damaged or torn, impacting knee stability and function...
By Alex
McMurray Test: Purpose, Performance, and Clinical Significance
The McMurray test is a clinical orthopedic maneuver used primarily to assess for meniscal tears within the knee joint, helping clinicians identify pot...
By Hart
Labral Debridement of the Shoulder: Understanding the Procedure, Recovery, and Risks
Labral debridement of the shoulder is an arthroscopic surgical procedure that involves trimming damaged labral tissue to alleviate pain and improve jo...
By Alex
McMurray Test: Definition, Purpose, Procedure, and Interpretation
The McMurray test is a clinical orthopedic examination maneuver used to assess the integrity of the menisci within the knee joint, specifically to det...
By Alex
Tennis Elbow Surgery: Understanding Lateral Epicondyle Release, Causes, Recovery, and Prevention
The most common surgical procedure for the elbow is the surgical release of the extensor tendons for lateral epicondylitis, also known as "Tennis...
By Jordan
Artificial Joints: Names, Types, Materials, and What to Expect
An artificial joint is most commonly referred to as a prosthetic joint or a joint prosthesis, and the surgical procedure to replace it is known as art...
By Jordan
Varus Knee: Understanding Bow-Leggedness, Causes, and Management
A varus knee, or genu varum, is an anatomical deviation where the lower leg angles inward, caused by developmental abnormalities, genetic predispositi...
By Hart
