Vertebroplasty | Definitions | Indications | Techniques Overview The most common brittle fractures currently are osteoporotic compression fractures. A vertebral compression fracture can occur in osteoporosis patients as a result of relatively small minor trauma, including sitting in a chair Read more…
Tommy John Surgery | Cost | Indications | Techniques Overview Baseball players, gymnastics, footballers, and offensive linemen are all susceptible to medial elbow pain. The most frequent source of wasted time is elbow injury. The upper extremity accounts for roughly Read more…
10 Best Books For Anatomy During my medical training one of the most challenging and difficult-to-memorize subjects would definitely have to be anatomy. Anatomy is the study of body structure, hence detailed images and textual explanations are necessary for effective Read more…
Emergency hernia surgery Abdominal wall hernias are one of the most common conditions encountered by surgeons. More than 2.3 million abdominal hernia repairs took place in U.S hospitals alone in the first decade of the 21st century. Approximately 25% of Read more…
Bankart Repair – Overview A Bankart lesion is a tear in the anterior portion of the shoulder’s glenoid labrum. Repetitive anterior shoulder subluxations cause this condition. The connective tissue circle around the glenoid labrum can be damaged by anterior shoulder Read more…
Breast Augmentation Surgery Breast Augmentation Surgery or so-called mammoplasty is a type of cosmetic surgery procedure that uses implants (saline, silicone) or fat tissue (breast lipofilling) to change the size and shape of breasts. Mammoplasty is performed for different types Read more…
Orthopedic Surgery Types – Overview Orthopedic surgery is a medical branch that focuses on the surgical management of musculoskeletal problems (i.e., the bones and connective tissues, such as ligaments and tendons). This includes anything from anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus surgery to Read more…
ACL Reconstruction Surgery – Overview The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is the component that stabilizes the knee. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury is a common occurrence, particularly among sportsmen. ACL reconstruction surgery is a common procedure. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Read more…
Ankle Arthroscopy – Overview Ankle Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery in which a tiny, gentle, and adaptable tube with a lamp and video camera at the end is introduced into the ankle joint to properly assess and treat various Read more…
Hip Joint Surgery Overview Hip replacement surgery (Hip arthroplasty) is a remarkably effective procedure in which implants are used to replace parts of the hip joint (prostheses). Hip arthroplasty is regarded as a highly successful procedure with consistent results. The Read more…
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome- What is POTs Syndrome? The rapid acceleration in heartbeats that happens following sitting up or standing is known as postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Drowsiness and collapse are two common symptoms. Some people experience very minor symptoms, Read more…
Does Stretching Prevent Injury? – Overview What is stretching? Is the technique of putting specific sections of the body in positions that stretch or elongate the muscles and surrounding tissues around them. When you start stretching on a regular basis, Read more…
Mommy makeover surgery Pregnancy and childbirth can significantly change a woman’s body. While some mothers return to their previous shape easily, others have difficulties regaining their pre-pregnancy figure regardless of all the effort with strict diets and different types of Read more…
Prostate Cancer Surgery Prostate cancer (prostate adenocarcinoma) is a malignant neoplasm of the pancreas that develops from cells of the glandular epithelium or connective tissue. Nowadays, prostate cancer (PC) is the most common type of cancer in men, after skin Read more…