Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Radiculopathy What is Lumbar Radiculopathy? Lumbar radiculopathy is inflammation of a nerve root in the lower back that causes symptoms in the back and down the leg. Radiculopathy in the lumbar region Radiculopathy is pain and other neurological symptoms caused by the pinching of nerve roots where they leave your spinal cord. When radiculopathy […]
Lower Back Pain
Lower Back Pain What is Lower Back Pain? Low back pain can result from many different injuries, conditions or diseases — most often, an injury to muscles or tendons in the back. Pain can range from mild to severe. In some cases, pain can make it difficult or impossible to walk, sleep, work or do […]
Cortisone Shots
Cortisone Shots What are Cortisone Shots? A cortisone shot is an injection of medicine that relieves pain and reduces inflammation (swelling). Cortisone shots are a type of corticosteroid. Corticosteroids are manufactured drugs that closely resemble cortisol, a hormone your adrenal glands produce naturally. Healthcare providers sometimes refer to corticosteroids by the shortened term “steroids.” They’re […]
Laser Back Surgery
Laser Back Surgery Laser back surgery is a type of back surgery. It’s different from other types of back surgery, such as traditional back surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS). Continue reading to learn more about laser back surgery, its potential benefits and drawbacks, and possible alternative treatment options. How is laser back surgery […]
Arthrofibrosis
Arthrofibrosis What is Arthrofibrosis? Arthrofibrosis is a condition in which you have a buildup of scar tissue around a joint, usually after a traumatic injury or surgical procedure. It’s especially common in the knee. Arthrofibrosis can be debilitating, limiting your range of motion and causing substantial pain. Conservative treatments like rest, pain medication, and exercises […]
Arthritis
Arthritis What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a disease that affects your joints (areas where your bones meet and move). Arthritis usually involves inflammation or degeneration (breakdown) of your joints. These changes can cause pain when you use the joint. Arthritis is most common in the following areas of the body: . Feet. . Hands. . […]
Bowlegs Treatment
What are Bowlegs? Bowlegs is a condition in which a person’s legs appear bowed out, meaning their knees stay wide apart even when their ankles are together. Bowlegs is also known as congenital genu varum. Bowlegs can sometimes be a sign of an underlying disease, such as Blount’s disease or rickets, and may lead to […]
Leg Length Discrepancy Exercises
Leg Length Discrepancy Exercises Some people are born with one leg longer than the other. In other cases, injury or illness causes a discrepancy in leg length that may progress over time. This isn’t necessarily something to worry about, as a little variation is normal and likely won’t lead to any health issues. However, greater […]
Knee pain 1 year after meniscus surgery
Why does my knee hurt 1 year after meniscus surgery? Is it normal for your knee to pop after meniscus surgery? clicking in knee after meniscus surgery Causes of knee popping after surgery may be due to inflammation of structures within the knee. Sometimes, if implants were used — although this is much less likely […]
How to sleep after meniscus surgery?
Meniscus Surgery Recovery Meniscus Surgery Recovery and Aftercare Recovery Meniscus surgery removes or fixes the cartilage (meniscus) between the bones in the knee. Each knee has two of these rubbery pads of cartilage, one on either side. Meniscus repair is usually done with arthroscopic surgery. Your doctor put a lighted tube—called an arthroscope or scope—and […]
How long after meniscus surgery can I walk?
How Soon after Meniscus Surgery can I Walk? Can you walk right away after Meniscus Surgery? How soon you can walk after meniscus surgery depends on whether the surgery was open or arthroscopic, whether it was a partial or total removal of the meniscus, or whether the meniscus was repaired. In any case, patients are […]
Driving after meniscus surgery
How soon can you drive after Arthroscopic Knee Surgery? Normally, you should refrain from driving for at least 1 week after an arthroscopic knee operation, until the swelling reduces and the knee motion improves, but you should establish with your doctor when it is safe to start driving. You will need to be fully recovered […]
How long does it take to fully recover from a laminectomy?
Recovery After Laminectomy What happens after a Laminectomy? When you wake up after surgery, your doctor will probably ask you to get up and walk around a bit (unless you had a spinal fusion). You’ll probably stay in the hospital for 1–4 days, but this procedure can sometimes be done on an outpatient basis. During […]
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 […]
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 […]
How do you sleep after Achilles surgery?
Achilles tendon Repair Surgery Recovery and Aftercare Recovery Achilles tendon repair reconnects the ends of the broken tendon so that you can use your foot again in a normal way. You may have had one of two types of surgery. In open surgery, the doctor makes a cut (incision) at the back of your leg. […]
Knee Replacement Surgery Time
Sleeping Positions after Total Knee Replacement Surgery What is the best sleeping position after a total knee replacement? A knee replacement surgery can cause pain for some days. As you are recovering, the discomfort and pain may make it difficult to sleep. Managing the pain after the surgery includes finding the right sleep position so […]
Knee arthroscopy orthobullets
Ankle Arthroscopy What is Ankle Arthroscopy Surgery? Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that utilizes the technology of fiberoptics, magnifying lenses, and digital video monitors to allow the surgeon to directly visualize the inside of an ankle through small incisions. Several incisions, approximately half a centimeter in length, are fashioned about the ankle […]
Knee Replacement in Iran
Total knee replacement cost in Iran What is the cost of knee replacement surgery in Iran? The cost total knee replacement Surgery in Iran is between $2200 _ $ 3600. What is a total knee replacement? A total knee replacement is a surgical procedure whereby the diseased knee joint is replaced with artificial material. The […]
Bunion Surgery
Bunion Surgery What is a Bunion? A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. It occurs when some of the bones in the front part of your foot move out of place. This causes the tip of your big toe to get pulled toward the […]
Knee Replacement Surgery Cost
Knee Replacement Cost How much does Knee Replacement Surgery Cost ? ( Zimmer BRAND ) Knee replacement Surgery cost in Iran is between $2500_4000. Knee replacement Surgery cost in india is between $5000 Knee replacement Surgery cost in south africa is between $13000_15000. Knee replacement Surgery cost in pakistan is between $7000_8000. Knee replacement Surgery […]
Hip replacement
Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant, that is, a hip prosthesis. Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi (half) replacement. Such joint replacement orthopaedic surgery is generally conducted to relieve arthritis pain or in some hip fractures. A total hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty) consists of replacing both the acetabulum and the femoral head […]
Hand Surgery
Types of hand surgery operations 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 damage […]