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What is Orthopedics ?
What is Orthopedics ?
The branch of medicine, that deal with diagnosing and treating conditions related to musculoskeletal system, this include: bones, joints, ligaments and tendons all of which play important roles in our mobility and well-being.
What is arthroscopy ?
What is arthroscopy ?
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that revolutionizes orthopaedic procedures. It involves making small keyhole incisions, through which the joint is infused with a sterile fluid. Skilled surgeons then perform the necessary procedures without the need for large incisions. Arthroscopy offers shorter operation and recovery times, making it feasible for many surgeries to be completed as day cases.
What is ACL ?
What is ACL ?
ACL stand for anterior cruciate ligament, ACL Is one of the strongest bands of tissue in your knee, it helps to connect your thighbone to your shin bone it is called cruciate because it create a cross with another ligament, the PCL (posterior cruciate ligament). Injuries most commonly happened during sports such as basketball football. It is important to get a prompt diagnosis to determine the severity of this injury. Depending on the severity of the injury treatments can range from rehab and strengthening to ACL surgery. Delay in treatment can cause avoidable long-term complications.
What is ACL reconstruction ?
What is ACL reconstruction ?
It is the surgical management of ACL rupture when nonoperative measure failed to deal with the issue in which the operating surgeon will recreate a new ACL from the patient own tissue usually the hamstring muscle (thigh muscles), with time and exercise the body will use that as a scaffold to form a new ACL.
What is a meniscus ?
What is a meniscus ?
It is C shaped special cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between the thigh bone and the shin bone, injury most commonly happen if you suddenly twisted your knee, it is important to get a prompt diagnosis to determine the severity of this injury. Depending on the severity of the injury treatments can range from rehab and strengthening to meniscal surgery. Delay in treatment can cause avoidable long-term complications. Please review the video illustration
What is meniscal surgery ?
What is meniscal surgery ?
It is the surgical management of meniscal injury when nonoperative measure failed to deal / address with the issue Meniscal surgery aims at repairing or removing a torn meniscus. Usually through an arthroscopic technique typically takes about an hour, and requires few weeks for recovery. The goal is to preserve as much of the meniscus as possible. Please review the video illustration
What is carpal tunnel syndrome ?
What is carpal tunnel syndrome ?
It is the tunnel created by the bones of the wrist and it contains multiple structures from tendon to nerves when this tunnel become tight it put pressure on the nerve passing through and this causes the symptoms of pain and tingling in the fingers. Treatment ranges from non surgical options to surgical decompression of this tunnel to relief the pressure on the nerve.
What is tennis / golfer elbow ?
What is tennis / golfer elbow ?
This is painful condition that is caused by inflation of the tendons around the elbow. This condition typically occurs when these tendons are subjected to overuse or excessive stretching. This condition can be treated by a range of treatments starting from non operative to the operative.
What is patella tendinosis ?
What is patella tendinosis ?
This is painful condition that is caused by inflation the patella tendon which is the strong band that connect the knee cap bone to the shin bone. This condition commonly occurs when the patella tendon is subjected to overuse or excessive stretching. This condition can be treated by a range of treatments starting from non operative to the operative.
What is rotator cuff tear ?
What is rotator cuff tear ?
Your shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint and the rotator cuff is a cuff of muscles that attach the Ball to the socket. A rotator cuff tear is a common cause of shoulder pain and disability among adults.
What is knee-hip osteoarthritis ?
What is knee-hip osteoarthritis ?
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, it occur when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones were down over time, this commonly affects hands knees hips and spine. You should see a specialist if you have persistent symptoms; usually pain to confirm the diagnosis.
What is uni-comparment knee replacement (UNR) ?
What is uni-comparment knee replacement (UNR) ?
It is a minimally invasive procedure that replace only worn part of the knee with an artificial joint with success rate of 85% - 90%. It have a shorter recovery time, better bend and feel more like a normal knee and can reach the stage of the forgotten joint which is the ultimate goal.
What is total knee replacement ?
What is total knee replacement ?
In this procedure the actual knee joint surface is surgically replaced with arterial joint made of metal and high end treated plastic.
What is total hip replacement (THR) ?
What is total hip replacement (THR) ?
The hip joint is a ball and a socket joint in which the actual hip joint surface is surgically replaced with arterial joint made of metal and high end treated plasticity is a very successful operation to get rid of pain and improve bending.
What is plantar fasciitis ?
What is plantar fasciitis ?
Plantar means the sole of the foot and fasciitis means inflammation of the facia which is a deep tissue in your foot Plantar fasciitis refers to a painful condition resulting from inflammation of the deep tissue surrounding the heel of the foot. This condition commonly occurs when the plantar fascia [a crucial structure in the sole of foot] is subjected to overuse or excessive stretching. Treatment options vary, from rehab and stretching to surgical interventions.
What is the Importance of exercise ?
What is the Importance of exercise ?
Of course exercise help to prevent and treat many health problems and concerns from the cardiovascular, to bone quality to muscle and joint. Not only that, but also help improving mood and anxiety by producing endorphins (which I like to call in-body happy hormone) and surprisingly it seems to help your mood no matter the intensity of the physical activities.
What is robot assisted surgery ?
What is robot assisted surgery ?
Surgeries that use the help of robots to reach the optimal results every time as it eliminate the human error factor and make it safer and reproducible operation
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