Orthopedic Procedures
Knee Replacement
Knee replacement, or knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve the pain and disability of osteoarthritis. It may be performed for other knee diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.
Total Hip replacement
Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant. Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi or half replacement. Same as knee replacements, cost is really a fraction of the price!Knee Arthroscopy
Knee arthroscopy has in many cases replaced the classic arthrotomy that was performed in the past. Today knee arthroscopy is commonly performed for treating meniscus injury, reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament and for cartilage microfracturing.During an average knee arthroscopy, a small fiberoptic camera (the arthroscope) is inserted into the joint through a small incision, about 4 mm (1/8 inch) long. A special fluid is used to visualize the joint parts. More incisions might be performed in order to check other parts of the knee. Then other miniature instruments are used and the surgery is performed.
Shoulder arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is commonly used for treatment of various diseases of the shoulder including subacromial impingement, acromioclavicular osteoarthritis, rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), chronic tendonitis and partial tears of the long biceps tendon, SLAP lesions and shoulder instability.Rotator Cuff Repair
In anatomy, the rotator cuff or rotor cuff, in medical terminology is the group of muscles and their tendons that act to stabilize the shoulder.During an average knee arthroscopy, a small fiberoptic camera (the arthroscope) is inserted into the joint through a small incision, about 4 mm (1/8 inch) long. A special fluid is used to visualize the joint parts. More incisions might be performed in order to check other parts of the knee. Then other miniature instruments are used and the surgery is performed.
Septoplasty
Septoplasty is a corrective surgical procedure done to straighten the nasal septum, which is the partition between the two nasal cavities. Ideally, the septum should run down the center of the nose. When it deviates into one of the cavities, it narrows that cavity and impedes airflow. Often the inferior turbinate on the opposite side enlarges, which is termed compensatory hypertrophy. Deviations of the septum can lead to nasal obstruction. Most surgeries are completed in 60 minutes or less, not including recovery time.Meniscal Repair
The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of fibrocartilage located at the peripheral aspect of the knee joint that offers lubrication and nutrition to the joint. Each knee has two menisci, medial and lateral whose purpose is to provide space between the tibia and the femur, preventing friction and allowing for the diffusion of articular cartilage.The majority of the meniscus has no blood supply, so, as a result, if the meniscus is damaged, from trauma or with age, it is unable to undergo the body’s normal healing process. Therefore, a torn piece can begin to move inside the joint, get caught between the bones, and then can cause pain, swelling, and decreased mobility. The three major treatments for a damaged meniscus are repair, removal, and transplantation. The surgery is often carried out arthroscopically which is less traumatic.
ACL Repair (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL reconstruction) is a surgical tissue graft replacement of the anterior cruciate ligament, located in the knee. The purpose of this surgical procedure is to restore its function after anterior cruciate ligament injury. The torn ligament is removed from the knee before the graft is inserted through a hole that is created by a single hole punch. The surgery is performed arthroscopically.
Bursa Sack Removal
Also known as Bursectomy. A bursa is a pad-like sac found near the joint. You have hundreds of them throughout your body. Knee bursae are soft sacs in the knee area filled with lubricating fluid that facilitate motion in the knee and decrease friction. Problems arise when a bursa becomes inflamed. This is known as bursitis, and the bursa loses its gliding capabilities and becomes irritated. Bursitis caries in degrees from a mild irritation to an abscess that causes excruciating pain.In most cases, bursitis is treated with non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory medication to minimize the pain. Surgery is rarely done as only a small number of patients actually benefit from it. However, it the bursa does not heal after it is medically drained or the walls of the sac have become thickened from chronic inflammation, then excision (removal) of the bursa may be necessary. Removing an entire bursa is usually an easy procedure, but if loss of function or bleeding in the area is serious, excising the bursa completely may be impossible.
