Orthopaedic Trauma Treatment Options
Orthopaedic Trauma Treatment Options Orthopaedic Trauma Treatment Options Orthopaedic trauma treatment covers everything from simple fractures to life-threatening injuries with multiple broken bones. Although many fractures can still be treated by general orthopaedic doctors, there are some cases that require specialist care. Complex fractures, multiple broken bones, fractures near joints, and fractures of pelvis are […]
ACL Reconstruction
ACL Reconstruction ACL Reconstruction The ACL reconstruction is a procedure that restores knee stability and strength following the injury to the ligament. You must remove the remnants of the torn tissue and replace them with another ligament or tissue from a donor. The hinge joint at the knee is where the femur (or thighbone) meets […]
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty What is Total shoulder arthroplasty/replacement surgery? Total shoulder arthroplasty/replacement (also known as total shoulder surgery) is the procedure of removing portions of the shoulder joint to be replaced with artificial implants. This reduces pain and restores mobility and rotation. It’s very effective in treating severe pain and stiffness that can be caused […]
What is a knee replacement surgery?
What is a knee replacement surgery? What is a knee replacement surgery? A knee replacement (also known as knee arthroplasty, total knee replacement) is a procedure that resurfaces a damaged knee. The kneecap and ends of the bones that make up the knee joint are covered with metal or plastic. For those with severe arthritis […]
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 […]