How long does it take to recover from arthroscopic elbow surgery?
How long before I can drive after elbow surgery? Can you have your elbow replaced? How should I sleep after elbow surgery? What can you do after elbow surgery? Elbow replacement surgery recovery time The operations usually take around an hour and a half. Giving the anaesthetic takes about half an hour, and recovery before going […]
Laminectomy Surgery Position
Laminectomy Surgery Positioning on Surgical Table Positioning on the surgical table is one of the most important steps in any spinal surgical procedure. The “prone position” has traditionally been and remains the most common position used to access the dorsolumbar-sacral spine. Over the years, several authors have focused their attention on the anatomy and pathophysiology […]
Hand and Wrist Surgery
Hand and Wrist Treatments and Surgeries What is Hand and Wrist surgery? Hand and wrist surgery is broad ranging orthopaedic specialty. It is normally performed by an orthopaedic consultant with a special interest in hands and wrists to treat: . Hand and wrist injuries. . Arthritis treatment including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis that change and […]
shoulder replacement success rate
Shoulder Replacement Surgery Recovery What to expect after a shoulder replacement surgery? You may need to stay in hospital for two to three days after your operation, depending on how good your general health is. If you have a local anaesthetic, it may take several hours before the feeling comes back into your treated shoulder. […]
Shoulder Replacement Surgery Scar
Shoulder Replacement Surgery Scar Shoulder Replacement Surgery and Scar Management A shoulder replacement surgery (shoulder arthroplasty) is an invasive procedure designed to relieve the patient of shoulder pain and reduced motion caused by conditions affecting the shoulder joint. Although shoulder replacements aren’t as common as hip or knee replacements, more and more patients are opting […]
Shoulder Replacement Surgery For Elderly
Risks for Patients Under Age 60 What is the average age for a shoulder replacement? How long does it take to recover from a shoulder replacement? What is the success rate for shoulder replacement surgery? Who is a candidate for shoulder replacement surgery? Shoulder replacement surgery for elderly Total shoulder replacement for osteoarthritis in […]
Acl Repair Surgery Time
Acl Repair Surgery Time ACL reconstruction surgery uses a graft to replace the ligament. The most common grafts are autografts using part of your own body, such as the tendon of the kneecap (patellar tendon) or one of the hamstring tendons. Sometimes the quadriceps tendon from above the kneecap is used. Another choice is allograft tissue, which is taken from […]
What is Laminectomy Surgery?
What is a Laminectomy? Laminectomy is surgery that creates space by removing the lamina — the back part of a vertebra that covers your spinal canal. Also known as decompression surgery, laminectomy enlarges your spinal canal to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. That is, it helps ease pressure on the spinal cord […]
Acl Repair Surgery Recovery
After ACL Reconstruction Surgery What to expect afterwards You’ll need to rest until the effects of the anaesthetic have passed. You’re likely to have some pain, stiffness and discomfort as the anaesthetic wears off, but you’ll be offered pain relief as you need it. You’ll be encouraged to get up and move around, and to […]
Achilles Tendon Repair Surgery Time
Achilles Tendon Injury Recovery Times Recovery After Surgery Can you drive after Achilles surgery? How long will it take to walk normally after Achilles tendon surgery? How long are you non weight bearing after Achilles tendon surgery? How do you sleep after Achilles tendon surgery? Is Achilles tendon surgery painful? How long is physical therapy […]