Surgical removal of hardware for internal fixation of broken bones is one of the most often performed orthopedic surgeries in the western world. A total of 180,000 hardware removal surgeries were performed in Germany in the year 2010, making it the 4th most common surgical process in orthopedic surgery after fixation of the surgical fracture, […]
After the effects of Anesthesia: It is likely that you feel a little off for 1 day or 2 after the surgery. During that time, you shouldn’t drink alcoholic beverages, make any significant decisions or involve in any potentially hazardous activities. It’s very common to be a little nauseated, and you should initiate with a […]
Recovery from orthopedic surgery may take a lot of time, but there are some tips you may follow to expedite the process. Here are some of the basic nevertheless effective tips for recovering fast from an orthopedic surgery: 1. Strictly Follow Post-Operation Instructions Immediately after the surgery, you would have got some instructions from your […]
In orthopedics, surgical site infection (SSI) after implant surgery is a disaster both for the surgeon as well as the patient. This results in increased antibiotic use, repeated debridement, prolonged hospital stays, prolonged rehabilitation, and morbidity as well as mortality. SSIs are important complications of orthopedic procedures that include prosthetic implants. The number of aged […]
Implant removal belongs to the foremost common elective orthopedic procedures in industrial countries. In an often-cited Finnish study, implant removal contributed to almost 30 percent of all planned orthopedic operations, and 15 percent of all operations of the department. Controversy exists as to the necessity for routine orthopedic implant removal. In children, it can be […]
ANESTHESIA: You’ll feel a little off for 1 day or 2 after the anesthetic. During that time, you shouldn’t drink alcoholic beverages, make any significant decisions or engage in any potentially hazardous activities. It’s very common to be slightly nauseated and you should initiate with a light, low-fat diet until your appetite comes back. Do […]
What to Expect: The local anesthetic can make your hand areas feel numb for 8 to 12 hours. You will have a moderate amount of pain for the first 3 to 4 days; this could be adequately addressed by the oral narcotic pain medicine as prescribed when you left the day surgery suite: like Oxycodone […]
Orthopaedic implants provide orthopedic surgeons with a way of precise bone fixation. They also play a usually supportive part in treatment, fracture healing, and reconstructive surgery (osteosynthesis and improvement in degenerative diseases). However, implants aren’t appropriate to replace normal body structures or bear the weight of the body (see product-specific instructions). Choosing an Implant/Indications While […]
Orthopedic surgery often involves implants to treat damage to a bone. Orthopedic Implants may also be used for reconstructing an injured joint, repairing a fractured bone, or changing the skeleton alignment. Implants help broken bones to heal in correct alignment. While these ortho implants don’t help the bone heal earlier, they can help to fix […]
When any of the long bones of hand (metacarpals) or short bones (phalanges) are broke, it’s known as hand fracture. A hand fracture is an injury commonly encountered by athletes, who take part in contact sports (including rugby, soccer, and football) and winter sports (skiing and snowboarding). Various plates are used to treat these fractures. […]
