Sport Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery
The main function of a knee joint is to bend, straighten, and bear the weight of the body with the help of the ankles and hips. The knee acts and works more than just a simple hinged joint because it can also twist and rotate. To support the entire body while doing all of these…
Of all the joints in your body, your shoulder has the greatest range of motion and is highly likely to experience damage or injury over the course of your lifetime. Whether through the regular wear and tear of osteoarthritis or after a rotator cuff injury, shoulder reconstruction surgery may be the best means to restore…
Arthroscopy involves looking into and repairing a joint in the body using an arthroscope, which is a thin device with a camera functionality at the end. The camera captures real-time images beamed onto a computer screen that the physician views right there during the operation. Because arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure, patients can…
When it comes to state-of-the-art and effective treatments for orthopedic conditions and injuries, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a prime example. PRP therapy is a regenerative medicine treatment that offers long-lasting relief from pain, inflammation, swelling, and other symptoms caused by orthopedic conditions or injuries. PRP therapy uses the body’s own components to stimulate healing….
In the past when someone needed knee surgery, hip surgery, or shoulder surgery, the surgeon would have to make large incisions. Today, thanks to small instruments and fiber-optic surgical technology, those same medical procedures can be performed with much smaller incisions via arthroscopy. We now can enjoy the benefits of arthroscopic surgery, which is minimally…
Joint replacement surgery involves replacing damaged parts of a joint and replacing them with new, artificial parts. The goal is to relieve pain and inflammation in the joint and restore function and mobility. Joint replacement surgery is a non-conventional treatment method, which is why it is often recommended only after conventional treatment methods have failed…
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a ground-breaking treatment that not only relieves a variety of pains but also promotes long-term healing in the musculoskeletal system. Let’s take a look at what exactly PRP therapy is and whether you should consider it as a treatment option for your orthopedic issues. How Does It Work? Your blood…
A stem cell is a building block of basically any type of tissue or organ in the body. Stem cells were initially thought to be a breakthrough for all fields of medicine, but its application thus far has been limited. That said, one field of medicine that has seen advanced improvement when using stem cell…
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive form of joint replacement surgery that permits orthopedic surgeons to get an intimate view of the damaged area, thereby allowing them to more easily diagnose and treat problems inside the joint. Before the advent of arthroscopic technology, surgeons were forced to make large incisions to get a full view of…
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