BMI for Weight Loss Surgery According to WHO worldwide obesity has tripled since 1975 and in 2016 nearly 2 billion adults (39% of adults aged 18 years and over) were overweight. Out of 2 billion adults, 650 million (13% of Read more…
Total Shoulder Replacement | Indications | Cost Overview Total shoulder arthroplasty is gradually being used to manage not just the discomfort associated with shoulder joint arthritis, but also to bring patients to the level of physical activity and functionality they Read more…
Lap Band Surgery Cost, Indications and Technique Overview Obesity results from a mix of genetics, environmental influences, and behavioral factors. This condition is caused by a combination of high-calorie foods, eating too much food, and leading a sedentary lifestyle. Diabetes Read more…
Total Ankle Replacement Cost | Approach | Outcomes Overview Ankle replacement surgery has been performed for more than 20 years, but it is significantly less popular than other joints arthroplasty due to the lower frequency of arthritis in the ankle. Read more…
Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery Cost | Cost | Indications | Technique In the United States, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty is becoming more common. Reverse total shoulder replacement accounted for a third of all shoulder replacements done in the United States. Read more…
Foraminotomy Surgery | Indications | Technique Overview When the spinal foramen narrows due to disc space compression or facet arthropathy, foraminotomy is often indicated. Aggressive foraminotomy, like other decompressive techniques, can cause destabilization of the spine, particularly in the presence Read more…
What is an outpatient surgery Outpatient surgery is a type of surgical therapy in which the patient is operated on and can go home on the same day. Overnight hospital stay is not required. It is also known as ambulatory Read more…
Rotationplasty | Definition | Cost | Technique Overview After removal of lower limb osteosarcoma in skeletally immature patients, rotationplasty offers a stable and physiologic restorative alternative. When a tumor’s soft tissue expansion reaches the vasculature, rotationplasty is a possible alternative, Read more…
Who Is a Candidate for a Mini Tummy Tuck? The abdomen is a common area of concern for both men and women. Excess fat and sagging skin may be a result of aging, weight changes, pregnancy, hormonal changes, etc. For Read more…
External Fixation | Indications | Cost Overview For many decades, doctors have used external fixation to manage fractures as a technique to stabilize the fractured bone while maintaining soft tissue integrity. Fixator structure and mechanics have evolved significantly over time. Read more…