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Ankle replacement surgery is a procedure to treat arthritis of the ankle joint. Your ankle ... treating bone, muscle, joint, and tendon problems. Having Ankle Replacement Surgery Ankle ... ankle replacement surgery;total ankle replacement surgery;ankle arthroplasty;ankle arthritis;90508

*Knee Replace Min Invasive Surg ... Understanding Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement ... Total knee replacement is a type of surgery to replace a damaged knee joint. A minimally ... surgery to replace a damaged knee joint. A minimally invasive surgery uses a smaller cut (incision) than ... 352;total knee replacement;minimally invasive;small incision

Detailed information on orthopedic disorders in children, including fractures, sports injuries ... , overuse injuries, sprains, strains, and heat-related illness Orthopedic Conditions Orthopedics is

Orthopedic surgeons use arthroscopy to diagnose and treat joint problems. An arthroscope is a ... small, tube shaped instrument that is used to look inside a joint. Arthroscopy What is an ... arthroscopy;arthroscopic surgery;arthroscopic procedure;p00903

Understanding Knee Replacement Surgery ... *Knee Replacement Surg ... considered. During knee replacement surgery, your joint surfaces are replaced by prostheses ... surgery. These are plastic and metal parts that are used to replace your joint surfaces. Why might ... knee replacement;prostheses;p07673;surgery

history profile, and a description of symptoms. Evaluation Procedures for Orthopedic Problems ... injection of a contrast fluid into a joint area. When the fluid leaks into an area where it does not

A fusion is a surgery to join two or more bones together. During a transforaminal lumbar ... Interbody Fusion (TLIF) A fusion is a surgery to join two or more bones together. A transforaminal ... 90247;Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion;TLIF;orthopedics;spine surgery;spinal fusion;vertebrae repair;degenerative disk disease treatment

inward- or outward-facing toes.  The surgery is often done to delay a joint replacement. How ... osteotomy is a type of surgery. Your child may need it if they have a problem with their hip joint and ... 90882;femoral osteotomy;hip joint;femur;cerebral palsy;hip pain;outward-facing toes;inward-facing toes;orthopedics

Understanding Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery ... A reverse total shoulder replacement is a special type of shoulder replacement surgery. It ... ? A reverse total shoulder replacement is a special type of shoulder surgery. During the surgery ... reverse shoulder replacement;366;surgery

*Knee Replace Prep Recovery ... You can do a lot now to make your recovery from knee replacement quicker and easier. Getting ... Ready for Knee Replacement: Preparing for Your Recovery Preparing for your knee replacement helps ... Getting ready for knee replacement and your recovery;85935;or1267a;preparing for knee surgery;knee replacement prep

treatments, your healthcare provider may talk with you about surgery. An orthopedic healthcare provider ... Arthritis is a type of damage to a joint that can cause inflammation. AC arthritis affects ... 90259;AC arthritis;arthritis;rheumatoid arthritis;shoulder joint;acromioclavicular joint;osteoarthritis;joint injury;joint infection;joint pain

surgeon.  This is a healthcare provider who treats diseases of the bones and joints with surgery ... different types of healthcare providers on your healthcare team. These might include: Orthopedic

your wrist joint.  True or false? The answer is true.  Surgery is always needed to treat a wrist ... Your wrist is a complex joint made up of many bones, allowing you to move your hand up and down ... broken wrist; wrist fracture; orthopedics; stable wrist fracture; unstable wrist fracture; open wrist fracture; closed wrist fracture

X-rays and MRI. Getting ready for your surgery Your surgery will be done by an orthopedic ... for a while. On the day of your surgery Your orthopedic surgeon will work with a team of ... Posterior Tibialis Tendon Surgery;Posterior Tibialis Tendon;ankle fracture;ankle dislocation

joint. The surgeon replaces the old joint with an artificial joint (prosthesis). This surgery may ... . It's important that you don't fall after your hip replacement surgery. A fall can damage the new joint ... hip replacement surgery;total hip arthroplasty;P07674

don’t help, you may need surgery. To avoid getting rotator cuff tendonitis, stretch and warm up before ... tendonitis by slowly increasing your activity level and protecting your joints. What We Have Learned ... injuries; baseball injuries; orthopedics; orthopedic; orthopaedics; orthopaedic;

Detailed information on orthopedic problems and teens Orthopedic Problems There are many ... different orthopedic problems that can affect adolescents and require the clinical care of a physician or

by an orthopedic surgeon. This is a surgeon who specializes in treating bone, muscle, joint, and ... will have less range of motion in the joint. This isn’t a big problem for most people. Every surgery ... ankle fusion;ankle arthrodesis;ankle surgery;ankle arthritis treatment;orthopedics;orthopaedics;90231

orthopedic surgeon. This is a surgeon who specializes in treating bone, muscle, joint, and tendon ... Ankle fusion is a type of surgery used to join two or more bones of your ankle. Your ankle ... ankle fusion;ankle arthrodesis;ankle surgery;ankle arthritis;orthopedics;orthopaedics;90507

. Open reduction means the bones are put back in place during a surgery. Internal fixation means that ... procedure is done by an orthopedic surgeon. This is a doctor with special training in treating bone ... 90581;Tibia/Fibula Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation;orthopedics;orthopedic surgery