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Signs and Symptoms of an ACL Tear
An ACL tear is a common problem in athletes. When an ACL tear occurs, surgery may be needed. While an ACL repair is seldom possible, an ACL reconstruction may be an option.
Treatment Options for Achilles Tendon Injuries
Achilles tendonitis treatment can help to alleviate symptoms of pain in the heel region. Achilles tendonitis treatment commonly consists of stretching, medications, and ice treatments.
Treatment of MCL Tears
Medial collateral ligament tears, or MCL tears, require treatment that almost always avoids surgery. Depending on the severity of the injury, most MCL tears can be treated with rest and progressive mobilization.
Surgery for a Torn Achilles Tendon
Surgery is a treatment for a torn Achilles tendon. While the surgical procedure may be straightforward, there are potential complications from surgery, and the rehab can take months for full recovery.
Knee Replacement Rehab & Recovery
Knee replacement surgery is an effective treatment for severe knee arthritis. After knee replacement surgery, it is important to perform therapy to resume normal activities. Understanding the rehab will aid in your knee replacement recovery.
Treatment of an Open Fracture
Treatment of an open fracture -- a broken bone that is exposed through the skin -- is different from standard fracture treatment. Also called a compound fracture, there are some special considerations when treating an open fracture.
Surgery for an ACL Tear
An ACL tear is a common sports injury to one of the major ligaments of the knee joint. Surgery for a torn ACL is the usual treatment for people wanting to return to sporting activities after an ACL tear. Learn about surgery for an ACL tear.
Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Problems
Metal on metal hip replacement implants were designed to outperform standard hip replacement implants. Often used for young, active patients, metal on metal hip replacements have had problems with early failures and recalls. Learn about these problems.
Exercise Ideas for Hip and Knee Arthritis
One of the most useful ways to alleviate arthritis pain is with exercise, which can help you lose weight and strengthen the muscles to better support your arthritic joints. Both weight loss and muscle strengthening can help to reduce painful symptoms.
Steps of ACL Surgery - How ACL Surgery Is Performed
ACL reconstruction is the surgical procedure commonly used for treatment of an ACL tear. The steps of ACL surgery can vary depending on specific techniques, but these steps are commonly used to perform ACL reconstructive surgery.
Steps of a Knee Replacment Surgery
A knee replacement surgery is performed to replace the worn out cartilage from an arthritic knee with a metal and plastic implant. The steps of a knee replacement are described, from diagnosis of arthritis, to implanting the artificial knee.
Turf Toe
Turf toe is a condition of pain at the base of the big toe. Usually the result of athletic activities on a hard surface, turf toe is especially common in athletes who compete on artificial turf. Treatment of turf toe is usually helpful, but the condition can return.
Needle Aponeurotomy for Dupuytren's Contracture
Needle aponeurotomy is a treatment option for patients with Dupuytren's contracture. Dupuytren's contracture is a condition that causes stiffness of the fingers and palm. Needle aponeurotomy or needle release has been used in Europe for many years and is gaining acceptance in the United States.
Preparing For Joint Replacement Surgery
Prepare yourself for joint replacement surgery by understanding what you have ahead. There are steps to take before knee replacement or hip replacement that will help you achieve good results from your surgery.
Heterotopic Ossification
Heterotopic ossification is the name used to describe the formation of bone in abnormal locations. Usually forming in soft tissues of the body, heterotopic bone formation can be the result of surgery, injury, or genetic conditions. Treatment may require surgical removal of the excess bone.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is an important aspect of treatment of almost all orthopedic conditions. Physical therapists use different modalities to increase strength, regain mobility and help return patients to their pre-injury level of activity.
Ultrasound for Faster Bone Healing
Ultrasound is sometimes used by patients to help broken bones heal faster. Ultrasound is used in many medical applications, including fracture treatment. Ultrasound is probably most useful in patients who have medical conditions that lead to slow healing of broken bones.
Magnets for Faster Bone Healing
Magnets are often worn by patients to alleviate many types of aches, pains, and ailments. Some people advocate wearing magnets to help broken bones heal faster.
Custom Total Knee Replacement
The essentials of a knee replacement surgery are universal, but there are some new techniques and implants that have raised interest in knee replacement. Once such change is the development of a custom fit knee replacement designed to fit more precisely to the patient.
Trigger Finger Treatments
Trigger finger treatments may consist of simple steps or a surgical procedure. Determining the best treatment requires an understanding of the likelihood of success with each option.
Knee Anatomy
The knee joint is the connection between the thigh and the leg. Three bones come together at the knee joint, and the knee is surrounded by four major ligaments. The knee joint surface is covered by a layer of smooth cartilage, and shock-absorbing meniscus wedges sit between the bone ends at the knee joint.
Surgical Options for Patella Dislocations
A dislocation of the patella can be problematic as repeat dislocations become increasingly common. Once the kneecap has dislocated once, it is much more likely to do so again. Therefore, many people will choose to have surgery to prevent repeat dislocations of the kneecap.
Most Common Birth Injuries
While injuries to the baby during childbirth are uncommon, they do occur. The most common injuries to babies that occur during delivery are broken bones and nerve injuries. Fortunately, most of these injuries will heal with minimal treatments.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally invasive spine surgery uses techniques to address common spine conditions with surgical techniques that limit the size of the incision. By limiting incision size, the hope is that recovery will be faster, pain will be less and results will be good.
Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears
Surgery may be needed in some individuals with a rotator cuff tear. In most cases, the goal of surgery is to repair the torn rotator cuff tendons. This surgery may be accomplished with standard surgery or an arthroscopic surgical procedure.