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ARTHROSCOPY

by | Aug 29, 2020

ARTHROSCOPY Arthroscopy Though arthroscopies may be performed on almost any joint in your body, our Minivasive physicians specialize in the following areas: Knee Shoulder Elbow Wrist Spine Ankle/Foot Hip General Process of Arthroscopy An arthroscope is an endoscope (an instrument that operates like a camera) that is inserted into the body to see your internal joints through a small incision. Hence, an arthroscopy (also called arthroscopic surgery) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint in which an...

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ARTHROPLASTY

by | Aug 29, 2020

ARTHROPLASTY Arthroplasty Arthroplasty is a Latin term that translates to “reforming of joint.” With that said, this is an orthopedic surgical procedure where the articular surface of a joint is replaced, remodeled, or realigned by osteotomy or some other procedure. When our doctors perform the osteotomy, they cut the bone to shorten or lengthen it to help with the realignment. It is an elective procedure that is done to relieve pain and restore function to the joint, generally after damage due to arthritis or...

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ACL RECONSTRUCTION

by | Aug 29, 2020

ACL RECONSTRUCTION ACL Reconstruction Your ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is a ligament that connects the thighbone to the shinbone and helps to stabilize your knee. The ACL may sound familiar to you, as you may hear this ligament being injured among many athletes. The ACL typically sprains during one of the following knee movements: a sudden stop a twist, pivot or change in direction at the joint extreme over-straightening (hyperextension) or a direct impact to the outside of the knee or lower leg. During the...

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