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
Category: Surgical Procedures
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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
Robotic Knee Surgery: Disadvantages, Costs, Risks, and Limitations
Robotic knee surgery, while precise, presents disadvantages including higher costs, extended surgical time, a steep learning curve for surgeons, alter...
By Hart
Elbow Disarticulation: Understanding the Procedure, Reasons, and Rehabilitation
Elbow disarticulation is a surgical procedure involving the amputation of the forearm and hand through the elbow joint, preserving the humerus (upper ...
By Hart
Spine Surgery: Understanding Potential Side Effects and Complications
Spine surgery, while often effective, carries a range of potential side effects and complications, including general surgical risks, neurological issu...
By Jordan
Joint Fusion (Arthrodesis): Understanding the Procedure, Indications, and Recovery
Surgical fusion of a joint, medically known as arthrodesis, permanently joins two bones across a joint, eliminating motion and providing stability pri...
By Jordan
New Hip Attachment: Methods, Components, and Surgical Process
A new hip is attached during total hip arthroplasty by securing prosthetic components to the pelvic and femoral bones using bone cement, press-fit mec...
By Jordan
