Surgical Procedures (Subscribe)
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- Joint Replacement (7)
- Total Joint Replacement or Arthroplasty is an operation in which the diseased joint is replaced by metal, plastic or ceramic components (prostheses)
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Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is the examination of a joint, specifically, the inside structures. The procedure is performed by inserting a specifically designed illuminated device, called an arthroscope, into the joint through a small incision. Arthroscopy may be used to diagnose, as well as treat, conditions. When a repair is performed, the procedure is called arthroscopic surgery.
Arthroscopy of the Hip Joint An Overview
This article provides a comprehensive overview of hip arthroscopy and also addresses the anatomy of the hip, appropriate diagnoses for the procedure, operative considerations and postoperative teaching.
Toe-to-Hand Transplantation Surgery
This article discusses toe-to-hand transplantation. The purpose of this article is to familiarize nurses with this procedure.
