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What is joint arthroscopy ?
What is joint 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 injury ?
What is ACL injury ?
ACL stand for anterior cruciate ligament, ACL Is one of the strongest bands of tissue in your knee, it helps to connect your thigh bone 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. It is important to get prompt diagnosis to determine the severity of this injury. Treatments can range from rehab to ACL surgery. Delay in treatment can cause avoidable long-term complications. Please review the video illustration
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. 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. Please review the video illustration
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 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 injury ?
What is rotator cuff injury ?
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 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.
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