Classified as a highly specialized field in the medical world, reconstructive orthopedic surgery involves the surgical reconstruction of the musculoskeletal system—bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and other related structures.1 Reconstructive orthopedic surgeons...
Knee replacement is a common last resort treatment for knee pain caused by osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, among others. It involves the surgical removal of all or some of the parts of the knee and replacing them with artificial components. This poses a lot...
Shoulder discomfort might originate in the shoulder joint or in any of the numerous muscles, ligaments, or tendons found in the surrounding area. Shoulder discomfort that arises in the joint typically becomes more severe when the affected individual engages in...
Knee replacement is one of the most successful orthopedic surgeries carried out today. It is a surgical operation also known as knee arthroplasty (Arthroplasty means surgically reconstructing a joint). This procedure is done by surgically replacing the damaged knee...
To alleviate shoulder pain and enhance shoulder function, non-surgical treatments such as physical therapy, steroid injections, and other non-invasive treatments can work miracles. Despite this, there are situations when surgery is the only option to heal the damage...
