- Orthopedic Surgeries
Orthopedic surgeries
include a wide range of procedures aimed at treating skeletal system problems
or injuries. Here are some common types of orthopedic surgeries:
- Joint
Replacement Surgery
- Examples
include hip or knee replacement. This is used to treat severe arthritis
and joint deterioration.
- Fracture
Fixation
- Involves
stabilizing fractures using plates, screws, or pins. This can be
performed as a closed surgery (through the skin) or an open
surgery.
- Bone
Resection
- Removal
of damaged or diseased bone tissue due to infections or tumors.
- Correction
of Bone Deformities
- Procedures
such as spinal deformity correction or foot deformity correction.
- Bone
Grafting
- Used
to enhance healing in areas with bone deficiencies.
- Reconstructive
Surgeries
- Includes
procedures like rebuilding damaged or broken bones.
- Arthroscopic
Surgeries
- Minimally
invasive procedures, such as arthroscopy, where small instruments
and a camera are used to diagnose and treat joint problems.
- Peripheral
Nerve Surgery
- Treatment
for damaged nerves caused by injuries or compression.
Each surgery is chosen
based on the patient’s medical condition and specific needs. A thorough
evaluation by the medical team is essential to determine the best approach.