Fracture is the orthopaedic terminology to describe a broken bone. These are usually the result of direct trauma to the body or extremity. These injuries can be treated with surgery or without. Nonoperative treatment usually entails a cast or brace…
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique utilized to treat various conditions of joints. The most common joints treated are the shoulder, hip, knee, elbow and ankle. Arthroscopy is performed through a few small incisions usually 5-10 mm in length. …
Osteoarthritis is the progressive wearing away of the articular cartilage that lines our joints. The smooth surfaces become roughened and cause pain with movement often limiting activity. Risk factors for developing arthritis are obesity, previous trauma to the joint and…
