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Arthroscopy is an advanced universal method and minimally invasive surgical intervention performed for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The essence of arthroscopy lies in using a special device—an arthroscope—which allows the orthopedic doctor to access the joint directly. This is ac

Fractures of arms and legs - general principles of treatment of fractures of limbs In the statistics of serious injuries, fractures of arms and legs occupy the first place. And this is not surprising, because these parts are the most mobile. In winter, the most frequent cause of injuries is a fall.

What you need to know about joint instability Joint instability is a condition that is characterized by excessive mobility of joint parts and is manifested by the impossibility of performing one or another movement in full. Knee, shoulder and elbow joints are most prone to instability. Instability

Features of plastic surgery of the cruciate ligament of the knee joint The most effective method of treatment of intra-articular injuries of the knee is anterior cruciate ligament plastic surgery. Among the advantages of the operation are a short rehabilitation period and a minimal number of comp

Symptoms of joint dislocation Dislocation of the joint is the displacement of the articular surface of the bones, which is accompanied by damage to the capsule-ligamentous apparatus. Dislocation is usually accompanied by damage to the soft tissues of the joint. At the same time, ligaments with blood

Causes, symptoms, diagnosis of hygroma. Treatment of hand hygroma and other localization Hygroma is a volume formation located in the joint area, which is a cavity filled with liquid. This is both a cyst and a tumor. There is no danger, but often the pathology leads to the appearance of cosmetic def

Hollow foot syndrome - what it is, causes, symptoms and treatment Hollow foot is a pathological change in the arch characterized by an increase in its height. The disease is the antithesis of flat feet and most often occurs against the background of injuries and some problems in the neuromuscular s

Symptoms of heel spurs, treatment methods A heel spur is the formation of a bone growth on the tuberosity of the heel bone, which causes discomfort when walking. The disease is most often diagnosed in women under the age of 45. The causes of heel spurs and predisposing factors are as follows fl

Fast Track Surgery is an original approach to accompanying the patient on the entire path of surgery, starting with preparation for discharge home. This is a program that includes the stages of preoperative preparation, performing surgical intervention, and managing the postoperative period, the pur

Burns are the most common injuries in everyday life and at work. Depending on the type of agent, its volume, time of exposure and area of ​​damage, burns can be of different severity. The article will discuss the methods of providing first aid for various types of burns and what absolutely cannot be

Tears of ligaments and tendons. Treatment of knee joint ligament rupture Tears of ligaments and tendons are called partial or complete violation of their integrity. This type of damage is observed as a result of mechanical trauma. Degrees of damage The following degrees of ligament and tendon tea

Symptoms, treatment, recovery period after surgery for hip fracture Symptoms of a hip fracture in an elderly person are well known to doctors. This injury is considered the most dangerous in old age, recovery is very difficult. In most cases, a person becomes disabled after an injury. Most often,

Primary bone cancer is a general term that includes several types of bone sarcoma, which are rare diseases. Among them are osteogenic, chordoma, chondrosarcoma and Ewing's sarcoma. In the structure of the incidence of all malignant bone tumors, the last type occupies 2-3 places. According to various

Stenosis of the spinal canal of the lumbar spine Spinal stenosis is a dangerous disease characterized by narrowing (reduction) of the spinal canal. The disease is gradual and can lead to disability without proper treatment. Spinal stenosis is treated by a surgeon. Causes of the disease congenit

Replacement of the intervertebral disc of the lumbar spine Spinal discs are a kind of shock absorbers that ensure mobility of the back without pinching the spinal nerve. As a result of an incorrect lifestyle (hypodynamia, excess weight, irrational nutrition) or as a result of a chronic disease, the

Patella fracture: treatment and rehabilitation A fracture of the patella is rare - it accounts for 1.5% of all traumatic fractures. It is more often diagnosed in the elderly, mainly as a result of a banal street injury. Treatment and recovery after a patellar fracture is carried out only under th

Knee hemarthrosis - causes of development, symptoms, treatment Knee hemarthrosis is a disease characterized by hemorrhage into the joint cavity. Lack of treatment leads to complications in the form of inflammatory processes, suppuration - surgical intervention may be necessary. The sooner treatme

Symptoms and treatment of bursitis Bursitis is an inflammation of one or more synovial bags (bursae) in the joint area. The bursa cavity is covered with a synovial membrane that secretes a lubricating fluid. There are about 160 synovial bags in the human body. In case of bursa inflammation of any