What are the different types of orthopaedic surgeons?
What are the different types of orthopaedic surgeons? What are the different types of orthopaedic surgeons? Orthopaedic surgeons specialize in diagnosing and treating orthopaedic issues. There are many types and specialties of orthopaedic surgery. A general orthopaedic doctor is the most common. This means that they do not specialize in any one area. […]
Understanding ACL Tear Treatment and Recovery
Understanding ACL Tear Treatment and Recovery An ACL tear is a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) that can happen during sports or other physical activity. ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears) An ACL tear can be a common injury to the knee. This can occur to athletes who play football, soccer, volleyball and those […]
How to Care for New Hip
How to Care for New Hip During hip replacement surgery, your surgeon removes the diseased or damaged parts of your hip joint and inserts the artificial joint. How to take care of your hip joint You will need to take care of your hip after hip replacement surgery. This article will tell you how to care […]
Traditional vs Minimally Invasive Replacement of the Hip
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement vs Traditional Traditional and minimally invasive hip replacements involve removing the hip and inserting prosthesis. Although the procedure is similar, implants are not different. Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement is relatively new. This procedure involves smaller incisions, and less disruption to soft tissue in the area. For people with conditions such as osteoarthritis and a […]
Meniscal Allograft Transplantation
Meniscal allograft Transplantation Meniscal allograft surgery is a procedure in which a meniscus, a c-shaped piece of cartilage in your knee, is placed in your knee. The tissue of the deceased person is used to create the new meniscus. What is Meniscus Transplantation? A surgeon inserts a new meniscus, taken from a cadaver, into the knee […]
Understanding a Rotator Cuff Tear
Understanding a Rotator Cuff Tear Rotator cuff tear is a condition that can affect the tendons, muscles, and bursae of the shoulder. It can occur in one or both shoulders. What are the warning signs of a rotator cuff tear? A rotator cuff tear is one of the most commonly injured shoulder conditions, with many […]
The Anatomy of an ACL Tear – What Does it Consist of
The Anatomy of an ACL Tear – What Does it Consist of The Anatomy of an ACL Tear An ACL tear occurs when the ligaments that stabilize the knee are stretched or torn. This injury affects the stability of the knee and can lead to a permanent disability. It is a common injury in sports, […]
The Complete Guide To Frozen Shoulder & How To Prevent It
The Complete Guide To Frozen Shoulder & How To Prevent It Frozen shoulder is a condition that affects the shoulder joint. It can lead to a reduced range of motion and pain in the shoulder area. Other symptoms include tingling or numbness in the fingers, pain with any movement, and limited use of the arm. […]
The Complete Guide to Kneecap Dislocation and How to Prevent It
The Complete Guide to Kneecap Dislocation and How to Prevent It This guide is a comprehensive resource for all things knee dislocation, including what it is, how to prevent it, and how to treat it. In this guide you will learn: What is a Kneecap Dislocation? A kneecap dislocation is when the patella, or kneecap, […]
A survey of Hip Society surgeons concerning the direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty
The Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty Total Hip Arthroplasty A comprehensive literature review found only three prospective randomized clinical trials (RCT) comparing the DAA with another approach with greater than one-year follow-up. Two showed minor benefits within the early postoperative period only, and one of those showed poorer mid-term results. Most of the published […]