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The healthcare provider who specializes in orthopedic surgery is called an orthopedic surgeon. Or ... oral and written exams given by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Many orthopedic

Sprain Ankle sprains happen when the joint is forced beyond its normal range of motion. This can cause ... one or more of the ligaments that hold the bones of the joint together to stretch or tear. If a ... ankle sprain; ankle pain; ankle injury; orthopedics

*Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement ... Reverse total shoulder replacement is a type of surgery. It's done to repair an injury to the ... type of shoulder surgery. It’s usually done to repair the shoulder joint if you have a completely torn ... Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement;orthopedics;shoulder surgery;rotator cuff;rotator cuff repair;shoulder joint;90461

such as arthroscopy, osteotomy or joint replacement. It’s important to remember that ... Osteoarthritis most commonly affects the knees, hips, spine, and other weight-bearing joints in ... osteoarthritis; degenerative; joint; joint pain; knees; hips; arthritis; painful joints; arthralgia ... ; degenerative arthritis; orthopedics; orthopedic; orthopaedics; orthopaedic;

*Hip Replace Prep for Recovery ... and easier. Your orthopedic surgeon will do the surgery and manage your overall treatment ... You may be nervous about getting a new hip. But the better prepared you are before surgery ... Before Total Hip Replacement Preparing for Your Recovery;total hip replacement;hip surgery;85961;or1280a;hip replacement preparation;hip replacement prep

*Reverse Total Shoulder Replace ... Total Shoulder Replacement ... Reverse total shoulder replacement is a type of surgery. It's done to repair an injury to the ... Shoulder Replacement Reverse total shoulder replacement is a type of shoulder surgery. It’s often ... 90455;Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement;shoulder surgery;total shoulder replacement;rotator cuff;rotator cuff surgery;orthopedics

site of surgery The need for more surgery A normal side effect of bone fusion is less ... A fusion is a surgery to join two or more bones together. During a transforaminal lumbar ... 90247;Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion;TLIF;orthopedics;spine surgery;spinal fusion;vertebrae repair;degenerative disk disease treatment

or orthopedist is a doctor with special training in orthopedic surgery. An orthopedist is trained to ... Surgery. Many orthopedic surgeons practice general orthopedics. Others focus on certain areas of

*Ankle Replacement Surg ... Ankle replacement surgery is the replacement of a damaged ankle joint with an artificial ... surgery is the replacement of the damaged cartilage and bone in the ankle joint with an artificial implant ... 306;Ankle Replacement Surgery

Bursitis is an inflammation of a closed sac of fluid located near the joints called a bursa. When ... the bursa becomes inflamed, it causes joint pain and swelling. Learn about the causes and treatment ... bursitis; inflammation of a clowed sac of fluid; bursa; tendons; muscles; orthopedics; orthopedic; orthopaedics; orthopaedic

concerned with diseases, injuries, and conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Click on the links above to learn more about orthopedic surgery. ... Topic Index Overview of Orthopedics / The Orthopedic Team Common Orthopedic Disorders

*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

Osteoarthritis of the AC joint in the shoulder is common in middle-aged or older adults. This ... have shoulder, or AC arthritis. This is arthritis that occurs in your acromioclavicular, or AC, joint ... shoulder arthrtitis; shoulder pain; orthopedics

. Sometimes hip stress fractures can be treated by taking all the weight off your hip joint with ... head sometimes require hip replacement. After your surgery, you’ll probably take medicines to help ... ; hip fracture treatment; hip surgery; orthopedics; orthopedic trauma

given by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Many orthopedic surgeons choose to practice ... surgery or other methods for treatment. They may also do spine surgery for some conditions. They

Meniscal transplant surgery is a surgery to replace a small piece of missing or damaged ... Meniscal Transplant Surgery Meniscal transplant surgery is done to replace a small piece of missing or ... Meniscal Transplant Surgery;knee surgery;orthopaedics;meniscus;knee injury;90411

X-rays and MRI. Getting ready for your surgery Your surgery will be done by an orthopedic ... directions you are given for not eating or drinking before surgery Follow all other instructions ... 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 ... for all people who need hip replacement. An orthopedic surgeon will figure out the best procedure ... hip replacement surgery;total hip arthroplasty;P07674

the spine. The word arthritis refers to inflammation of the joints. Inflammation can cause redness ... inflammation around the joints between the bones of your spine. These bones are called vertebrae. People of ... arthritis of the spine; back pain; orthopedics

*Orthopedic Surg Ch ... expect. When Your Child Needs Orthopedic Surgery Your child is having bone or joint surgery. The ... Your child is having bone or joint surgery. The healthcare provider who does this surgery is ... surgery;child, orthopaedic surgery;pediatric orthopedic surgery ... 89078;When your child needs orthopaedic surgery;pediatric orthopaedic surgery;childhood orthopaedic