Disadvantages of Knee Replacement Surgery

Disadvantages of Knee Replacement Surgery

Disadvantages of Knee Replacement Surgery Unlike replacing a worn-out part in your car, knee replacement is a major surgery in which the natural knee joint is amputated and a metal or plastic prosthesis is inserted.  The surgery is performed at a hospital or outpatient ambulatory surgery center.  Anesthesia is required which can be either a […]

Dorsal Humps

Dorsal Humps

Dorsal Humps What are Dorsal Humps? Dorsal humps are cartilage and bone irregularities on the nose. These irregularities can cause a bump or “hump” in the outline of a person’s nose instead of a straight slope from the bridge of the nose to the tip. For most people, there’s nothing unhealthy or dangerous about these […]

bump after rhinoplasty

bump after rhinoplasty

Bump after Rhinoplasty Bumps on the bridge of the nose after rhinoplasty are not uncommon. Early bumps and irregularities, which may last several months, are usually due to swelling of the nasal tissues (skin, muscle, and periosteum). Bumps that persist beyond a year may represent scar tissue or additional bone and/or cartilage that won’t go […]