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BUNION REMOVAL

BUNION REMOVAL Bunion Removal A bunion develops when the first metatarsal bone of the foot turns outward and the big toe points inward (toward the other toes), causing the joint to pointily sticks out. Bunion removal is a surgical procedure that corrects that deformed bone area near the big toe. Bunion removal is sometimes called a bunionectomy, bunion surgery, or hallux valgus correction. Hallux valgus is a Latin phrase that means “foot deformity.” During this procedure, our podiatrist will remove the bunion and...

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BRAIN TUMOR RESECTION

BRAIN TUMOR RESECTION Brain Tumor Resection Resection in this context is simply a term describing the removal of a tumor in the brain. The challenge of brain tumor surgery is removing as much of the tumor as possible without damaging or risking normal brain tissue, which demands skill and experience, as well as advanced technology and a well-orchestrated team. Whether your tumor is benign or malignant, surgery is usually the preferred first step in treatment. Surgery might be recommended to: Remove/destroy as...

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BOTOX INJECTION FOR MUSCLE DISORDERS & MIGRAINES

BOTOX INJECTION FOR MUSCLE DISORDERS & MIGRAINES Botox Injection for Muscle Disorders & Migraines Though Botox is infamously known in the world of beauty to keep skin wrinkle-free, Botox injections have benefits of relieving chronic migraines and other muscular disorders. Botox is a brand of botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT), a protein substance originally derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. In its original form, it was the toxin responsible for botulism, the paralyzing illness often caused by...

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ARTHROSCOPY

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

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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