Introduction: Orthopaedic surgeries, ranging from joint replacements to fracture repairs, are standard procedures to improve patients’ quality of life. However, the postoperative period often comes with the challenge of managing pain, which historically has been addressed with opioid medications. In recent years, there has been growing concern over the opioid
The Promise of Regenerative Medicine Regenerative medicine in hip preservation: Utilises stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and growth factor injections Benefits: Promotes tissue repair and regeneration within the hip joint Reduces pain associated with hip conditions Stem cell therapy: Stem cells can differentiate into cartilage and bone
While elbow joint replacement is less common than knee, hip, or shoulder procedures, it offers comparable success in alleviating joint pain and restoring functionality for daily activities. Whether you’re in the early stages of exploring treatment options or have already committed to elbow replacement surgery, this article aims to provide
Lunotriquetral injury is far more rare than scapholunate ligament injury. Presentation History Distinguishing between a recent acute traumatic injury and a degenerative pathology is essential. Is there a history of acute trauma? What was the mechanism? Are there any other injuries (e.g. elbow/forearm) If nontraumatic, can the patient recall any
Introduction: Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) is a pivotal surgical intervention to rectify issues within the spine’s vertebrae. Essentially likened to a welding process, spinal fusion entails the fusion of problematic or unstable vertebrae, fostering the formation of a cohesive, singular bone structure. Purpose of Spinal Fusion: The primary objective
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Base of Thumb Fractures Case 35 year old male comes in after a fall whilst playing contact sport. He has pain and deformity to the thumb with gross swelling and bruising. Summary Thumb function constitutes 50% of overall hand function. Recognition, early diagnosis and treatment generally result in better
Understanding Aneurysmal Bone Cysts: Benign Bone Tumours Explained Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are non-cancerous lesions that affect bone, often called benign bone tumours. Although ABCs are not malignant, they can inflict substantial damage to bone tissue, leading to pain or pathological fractures (bone breaks resulting from disease rather than trauma).
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Radial head replacement The procedure is performed under a combination of general and regional anaesthesia. An incision is made over the elbow’s outer aspect or back. The joint is exposed. The fragments of bone are removed. The neck of the radius is prepared and a radial head prosthesis is
