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Orthopaedic Surgery
Joint examination with scope
Minimally invasive surgical procedure in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage of the interior of a joint is performed.
Coccygectomy is a surgical procedure in which the coccyx or tailbone is removed. … Coccygectomy is the treatment of last resort for coccydynia (coccyx pain) which has failed to respond to nonsurgical treatment.
Shoulder arthroscopy is surgery that uses a tiny camera called an arthroscope to examine or repair the tissues inside or around your shoulder joint. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and their tendons that form a cuff over the shoulder joint.
Knee arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows doctors to view the knee joint without making a large incision (cut) through the skin and other soft tissues.
Bunion removal
Surgery performed on the foot to excise and remove a bunion, an enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe.
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A bursectomy is the removal of a bursa, which is a small sac filled with synovial fluid that cushions adjacent bone structures and reduces friction in joint movement. A bursectomy is usually carried out to relieve chronic inflammation (bursitis) or infection.
Wrist pressure relieve
A surgical procedure to relieve pressure on the median nerve.
This is minimally invasive surgery to the lining of the ankle joint (the area predominantly effected by arthritis). It works by removing areas of loose, mechanically redundant cartilage (joint lining) and inflamed tissue (synovitis) from the joint.
Treatment of extensor tendon injuries may require operative intervention, depending on the complexity of the injury and the zone of the hand involved. [5] For treatment of injuries to specific zones of the hand, see Technique. The goal of repair is to restore tendon continuity and function, with a secondary goal of allowing early motion of the injured digit.
When a ganglion cyst presses on a nerve it can be painful. And depending on its location, a ganglion cyst may restrict movement. Some cysts do not need treatment, but others must be surgically removed. During a ganglion cyst removal, a doctor removes the cyst capsule or stalk to completely remove the cyst
During open carpal tunnel release surgery, the transverse carpal ligament is cut, which releases pressure on the median nerve and relieves the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. An incision is made at the base of the palm of the hand
When a ganglion cyst presses on a nerve it can be painful. And depending on its location, a ganglion cyst may restrict movement. Some cysts do not need treatment, but others must be surgically removed. During a ganglion cyst removal, a doctor removes the cyst capsule or stalk to completely remove the cyst
During open carpal tunnel release surgery, the transverse carpal ligament is cut, which releases pressure on the median nerve and relieves the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. An incision is made at the base of the palm of the hand
K wire removal
Metal wires or plates often have to be surgically removed when the fracture has healed.
Manipulations are more aggressive, high velocity techniques, or thrusts. They occur very fast, and at the end of available joint play. Manipulations are quick movements that occur beyond the available joint play range. The purpose of manipulations, or joint thrusts, is to increase the available range if it is not full. Secondly, manipulations are done to break adhesions that disrupt joint movement.
Surgery for neuroma most often involves removing affected nerve in the ball of the foot. An incision is made on the top of the foot and the nerve is carefully removed. … As such, he finds simple neurectomy to be the best option for thesurgical treatment of Morton’s Neuroma.
Repair of broken or fractures metacarpals
External fixation is a surgical treatment used to stabilize bone and soft tissues at a distance from the operative or injury focus. They provide unobstructed access to the relevant skeletal and soft tissue structures for their initial assessment and also for secondary interventions needed to restore bony continuity and a functional soft tissue cover.
Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis (stuh-NO-sing ten-o-sin-o-VIE-tis), is a condition in which one of your fingers gets stuck in a bent position. Your finger may straighten with a snap — like a trigger being pulled and released.
Procedure done to repair broken or fractures toes
