Elbow Anatomy The elbow is a hinge joint made up of 3 bones – humerus, radius and ulna. The bones are held together by ligaments to provide stability to the joint. Muscles and tendons move the bones around each other and help in performing various activities. What are the Common Causes of Elbow Pain? The […]
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What is Ligament Reconstruction? Ligament reconstruction is surgery to reconstruct a torn ligament using a graft or artificial prosthesis. Ligaments are tough, non-stretchable fibers that hold your bones together. Ligament reconstruction is performed to improve joint function and stability and may be indicated for shoulder, elbow and knee injuries. Shoulder Ligament Reconstruction Why is Shoulder […]
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Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure during which the internal structure of a joint is examined for diagnosis and treatment of problems inside the joint. In arthroscopic examination, a small incision is made in the patient’s skin through which pencil-sized instruments that have a small lens and lighting system (arthroscope) are passed. Arthroscope magnifies and illuminates […]
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Introduction The knee joint is one of the largest and the most complex joint in the body. The knee is most susceptible to trauma as it is used more often. The joint is made up of the femur (thigh bone), the tibia (shin bone), and patella (kneecap). Between the femur and the tibia lie two […]
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Find out more about ACL Reconstruction using Hamstring Tendon with the following link Find out more about ACL Reconstruction using Patellar Tendon with the following link Introduction Function History of Injury Diagnosis Treatment Initial Long term Indications for surgery Surgery Post-operation Rehabilitation Risks & Complications Summary Introduction The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the […]
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Find out more about Arthroscopy of the Knee Joint with the following video: The arthroscope is a fiber-optic telescope that can be inserted into a joint (commonly the knee, shoulder or ankle) to evaluate and treat a number of conditions. A camera is attached to the arthroscope, and the picture is visualized on a TV monitor. Most arthroscopic […]
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Find out more about Tennis Elbow with the following link Tennis elbow is the common name for the elbow condition lateral epicondylitis. It is an overuse injury that causes inflammation of the tendons that attach to the bony prominence on the outside of the elbow. It is a painful condition occurring from repeated muscle contractions […]
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Find out more about Cubital Tunnel Syndrome with the following linkCubital tunnel release surgery is the procedure to correct cubital tunnel syndrome. Cubital tunnel syndrome, also called ulnar nerve entrapment, is a condition caused by compression of the ulnar nerve in an area of the elbow called the cubital tunnel. The ulnar nerve travels down the […]
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Find out more about Elbow Arthroscopy with the following linkThe elbow is the joint that connects the upper arm bone and the forearm bones. The elbow joint helps in movement of the arms forward, backward, as well as to twist the arms inside and outside. The elbow joint may get affected by inflammation, injury, or […]
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Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
Arthroscopic stabilization is a surgical procedure to treat chronic instability of shoulder joint. The shoulder is the most flexible joint in our body making it more susceptible to instability and injury. Shoulder instability occurs when the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) dislocates from its socket (the glenoid) as a result of a sudden […]
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