Orthopedic surgery types, cost and risks explained
Bunionectomy is a surgical procedure carried out to remove a bunion – a deformity of the joint connecting the big toe to the foot. With bunion, the big toe often bends towards the other toes and the joint becomes red and painful. The exact cause of bunion is unknown but Read more…
The patella, also known as the kneecap is a circular-triangular bone which covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint. Patella surgery may be indicated in a number of conditions associated with the patella. Reasons for Patella Surgery There may be need for surgical intervention on the Read more…
Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis is a condition where one finger gets stuck in a bent position resulting in pain and difficulty moving the affected finger. The most commonly affected finger is the ring finger and thumb. The condition derived its name, “trigger finger”, as the the finger Read more…
Osteoarthritis of the knee is more common in people who’ve had injuries to the ligament or the cartilage that help stabilize the knee joint, a research review suggests. Compared to people without knee injuries, individuals with injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) were more than four times as likely Read more…
Thumb arthritis refers to inflammation of the joints of the thumb. There are a number of distinct joints in the thumb, all of which can be affected by thumb arthritis. The inflammation may be due to “wear-and-tear” or osteoarthritis, a thumb injury, or rheumatoid arthritis. Thumb arthritis can lead to Read more…
Spinal fusion surgery is an orthopedic procedure that is carried out to join two or more vertebrae. It is also known as spondylodesis and it can be performed at any level in the spine, i.e on the cervical, thoracic or lumbar vertebrae, thereby preventing movement between the fused vertebrae. There Read more…
Hip surgery is a surgical operation that is performed on the hip region and most especially the hip joint to treat hip pain from arthritis and hip fractures. Depending on each patient’s pathological condition and physical presentation there are several different types of hip surgery that could be utilized. Listed Read more…
Knee replacement surgery, which is also known as knee athroplasty in medical terms, refers to a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability. The surgery involves replacement of damaged joint surfaces of the knee with artificial implants to aid for continual Read more…
Rib Removal Surgery – Overview Rib removal surgery is an operation that is performed to remove one or more ribs. Humans have 24 ribs (12 pairs) and some have 13 pairs. The first seven sets of ribs are termed “true ribs” as they are directly attached to the sternum or Read more…