Is performed to treat osteoporosis related compression?

Today there are two promising therapeutic and preventive treatments for compression fractures called vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. These procedures utilize orthopedic cement, which is injected into the space between the vertebrae.

Is a percutaneous diskectomy is performed to treat a fractured disk?

A percutaneous discectomy (PD) is a minimally invasive procedure that doctors use to treat more severe cases of disc herniation. Disc herniation is one of the most common causes of chronic and extreme back pain. This spinal abnormality occurs when the outer layer of a disc deteriorates.

What is performed to treat a fractured disk?

Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are similar procedures. Both are performed through a hollow needle that is passed through the skin of your back into the fractured vertebra. In vertebroplasty, bone cement (called polymethylmethacrylate) is injected through the hollow needle into the fractured bone.

What is the surgical placement of an artificial joint?

Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to restore the function of a joint. A joint can be restored by resurfacing the bones. An artificial joint (called a prosthesis) may also be used.

How is percutaneous discectomy performed?

A percutaneous discectomy (percutaneous procedures are done by needle-puncture of the skin) removes part of a herniated disc that is irritating a nerve, resulting in prompt pain relief. At National Spine & Pain Centers, we have an array of treatments for herniated discs.

What is percutaneous discectomy?

Percutaneous discectomy. Percutaneous discectomy (percutaneous means ‘through the skin’) is a therapeutic treatment for patients suffering from low back and leg (radicular) pain due to contained herniated discs.

What is a osteotomy procedure?

An osteotomy is a surgery in which one or more bones are cut. There are many types of osteotomies, which are used to treat various orthopedic conditions and injuries.

What is arthroplasty of toe?

In this procedure, the surgeon removes part of one of the toe bones, the phalangeal head, so that the toe can lie flat. The affected tendons are cut and then reattached to conform to the new, correct toe position. A wire or tape holds the straightened toe in place until it has healed.

What is a Hemi in orthopedics?

“Hemi-“means half and “-arthroplasty” means joint replacement. A hemiarthroplasty is a rare surgery that is only performed under unique circumstances. Replacing half of a hip joint is usually done after rare traumatic injury in which the femoral head is fractured.

What is the difference between osteotomy and osteotomy?

An osteotomy is a surgical operation whereby a bone is cut to shorten or lengthen it or to change its alignment. It is sometimes performed to correct a hallux valgus, or to straighten a bone that has healed crookedly following a fracture.
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Why do I need an osteotomy?

An osteotomy is any surgery that cuts and reshapes your bones. You may need this type of procedure to repair a damaged joint. It’s also used to shorten or lengthen a deformed bone that doesn’t line up with a joint like it should. You don’t need to be very sick or old to have an osteotomy.

What are the types of osteotomy?

The two main types of osteotomy are opening wedge and closing wedge. During a closing wedge osteotomy knee surgery, the surgeon cuts a wedge of bone from the leg and brings the sides of the opening together to close the space. In some cases, the surgeon opens up a section of bone, rather than closing the bone.

What is arthrotomy of the knee joint?

An arthrotomy is a surgical exploration of a joint, which should include inspection of the cartilage, intra-articular structures, joint capsule, and ligaments.

Is osteotomy a major surgery?

High tibial osteotomy (HTO) is a major surgical procedure that improves the condition of the knee joint.

What are the risks of osteotomy?

What are the Risks & Complications of Osteotomy?
  • Infections.
  • Blood clots (thrombosis)
  • Injuries to blood vessels and nerves during surgery.
  • Stiffness of the knee joint.
  • Failure to heal – It should be noted that a second surgery may be required if the osteotomy fails to heal properly.

What is Chondroplasty of the medial femoral condyle?

Arthroscopic chondroplasty is a surgical procedure used to clean and smooth damaged cartilage in the knee. This minimally invasive procedure uses a small camera, known as an arthroscope, to look inside and small instruments to repair the knee.

Is arthrotomy a major surgery?

It’s a minor surgery and is done on an outpatient basis, which means you can go home the same day. Your doctor may recommend it if you have inflammation in a joint, have injured a joint, or have damaged a joint over time. You can have arthroscopy on any joint.

What would hyperextension be?

Hyperextension means that there’s been excessive movement of a joint in one direction (straightening). In other words, the joint has been forced to move beyond its normal range of motion. When this happens, the tissues around the joint can become damaged.

What does chondroplasty treat?

Chondroplasty of the knee is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to repair damaged knee cartilage. Using arthroscopic technology, a surgeon removes damaged tissue from the joint and helps address any future problems.

How is chondroplasty performed?

A chondroplasty is an outpatient procedure used to repair a small area of damaged cartilage in the knee. The damaged tissue is removed, allowing healthy cartilage to grow in its place. The procedure is performed through small incisions on the sides of the knee with the aid of a small video camera called an arthroscope.

What is the difference between chondroplasty and synovectomy?

During debridement, loose and redundant tissue is removed, including inflamed synovium (synovectomy) and loose cartilage flaps (chondroplasty). Both thermal and mechanical debridement techniques have been described. A thermal device is often used for the initial synovectomy and is helpful in maintaining hemostasis.

What is medial femoral condyle?

The medial condyle is one of the two projections on the lower extremity of femur, the other being the lateral condyle. The medial condyle is larger than the lateral (outer) condyle due to more weight bearing caused by the centre of mass being medial to the knee.