surgery
Arthroplasty
What is Arthroplasty: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Definition and Overview Joints allow mobility of the body, being the area where the bones meet. In the knee, for example, the joint acts as a hinge between the upper and lower…
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
What is Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Definition and Overview An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a surgical procedure that involves the use of a tissue graft to replace a torn or injured ACL.…
Adrenalectomy
What is Adrenalectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Definition and Overview Adrenalectomy is the removal of one or two of the adrenal glands when tumors develop. It can be performed through the traditional open method or by using minimally invasive…
Adjacent Tissue Transfer or Rearrangement
What is Adjacent Tissue Transfer or Rearrangement (Trunk, Scalp, Arms, and Legs): Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Definition & Overview An adjacent tissue transfer, also known as a rearrangement procedure or simply ATT/R, is a medical procedure wherein flat sections…
Application Of Uniplane/Multiplane External Fixation System
What is Application of Uniplane/Multiplane External Fixation System: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Definition & Overview External fixation systems are devices made of metal rods, wires, and pins designed to provide stability to fractured leg bones. There are several types,…
Application of Short Leg, Patellar Tendon Bearing, or Rigid Total Contact Leg Casts
What is Application of Short Leg, Patellar Tendon Bearing, or Rigid Total Contact Leg Casts: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Definition & Overview The application of casts is a key part of treatment for broken bones or fractures. Casts help…
What are Cataracts?
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens which leads to a decrease in vision and, in some cases, possible blindness. The condition occurs when protein clumps in one or both eyes prevent the retina from receiving clear images.[1]…
What is Acute Appendicitis?
Acute appendicitis is an infection of the appendix – the 3 ½-inch-long pouches of tissue attached to the large intestine on the lower right side of the abdomen. This infection and the resulting inflammation can cause symptoms including: Pain Fever…
Orthopedic surgeon
Orthopedic surgeons are doctors who specialize in the musculoskeletal system – the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles that are so essential to movement and everyday life. With more than 200 bones in the human body, it’s an in-demand specialty.…