Allograft Spacers: What They Are, How They Work, and Their Applications
An allograft spacer is a medical implant derived from donated human tissue used in orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures to create or maintain space...
By Hart
Category: Surgical Procedures
Browsing all articles filed under the "Surgical Procedures" category.
Surgical Screws: Purpose, Types, Insertion Procedure, and Recovery
Surgical screws are meticulously implanted into bone through a multi-step orthopedic procedure involving pre-operative planning, precise drilling, mea...
By Hart
Reverse Shoulder Replacement: Anesthesia Types, Pain Management, and Recovery
Reverse shoulder replacement surgery primarily employs a multifaceted anesthetic approach, most commonly combining general anesthesia with a regional ...
By Hart
ACDF Surgery: Costs, Influencing Factors, and Financial Navigation
ACDF surgery in the US typically costs between $20,000 and $70,000+, with the final price influenced by insurance, location, and case complexity.
By Jordan
Rib Surgery: Specialists, Conditions, and Multidisciplinary Care
Rib surgery is a complex procedure primarily performed by thoracic, orthopedic, or trauma surgeons, depending on the specific condition, and involves ...
By Jordan
Ankle Scoping: Understanding the Procedure, Benefits, and Recovery
Ankle scoping, or ankle arthroscopy, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a small camera and instruments through tiny incisions to dia...
By Alex
Total Knee Replacement: Suture Selection, Types, and Post-Operative Recovery
Orthopedic surgeons use a variety of absorbable and non-absorbable sutures in total knee replacement, strategically chosen for different tissue layers...
By Alex
Robotic Hip Surgery: How it Works, Benefits, and Candidacy
Robotic-assisted hip surgery enhances total hip replacement precision and accuracy by using computer navigation and robotic arm technology to guide su...
By Alex
Prosthesis Operations: Understanding, Types, Surgical Process, and Recovery
A prosthesis operation involves surgically implanting or attaching an artificial device to replace or augment a body part, aiming to restore function,...
By Jordan
