Reverse Shoulder Replacement: Why the Design Is Backwards on Purpose
A reverse shoulder replacement intentionally swaps the joint's anatomy, placing a metal ball on the shoulder blade and a socket on the upper…
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Orthopedics
Articles on bones, joints and muscles: knee, hip, shoulder and back problems, joint replacement and sports injuries, explained from the first symptom through treatment options to recovery.
When to Have a Knee Replacement: The Decision Criteria That Matter
Knee replacement is generally considered when advanced knee arthritis causes pain that limits daily life, walking, stairs, sleeping, despite several months of…
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Is a Knee Replacement Worth It? Satisfaction Data, Honestly Read
For most people with advanced knee arthritis, yes: studies consistently find that roughly 80 to 90 percent report satisfaction after total knee replacement, with…
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How Long Does Hip Replacement Surgery Take? In Theatre and in Hospital
Total hip replacement surgery usually takes one to two hours in the operating room, though the full theatre block runs closer to three hours…
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Private Knee Replacement Cost in the UK, and How Going Abroad Compares
A private total knee replacement in the UK typically costs GBP 11,000-17,000, and a partial knee replacement GBP 9,000-14,000, usually covering the surgeon, implant,…
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Hammer Toe Surgery Recovery: Pins, Surgical Shoes and Getting Back Into Regular Footwear
Hammer toe surgery recovery usually means walking in a stiff-soled surgical shoe from the first days, keeping the foot elevated and dry, and, if…
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Does Arthritis Make You Tired? Why Fatigue Happens and How to Manage It
Yes, arthritis can make you tired, and the fatigue is often more than a side effect of aching joints. In inflammatory types such as…
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How Soon Does Clubfoot Need to Be Corrected: What It Means, What to Expect and When to See a Specialist
Clubfoot does not need to be corrected in the delivery room, but treatment ideally begins within the first one to two weeks of life,…
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What Causes Clubfoot: Risk Factors, Triggers and What You Can Change
In most babies, the exact cause of clubfoot is unknown. It develops early in pregnancy when the tendons and ligaments on the inner side…
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Clubfoot in Adults: What It Means, What to Expect and When to See a Specialist
Clubfoot in adults is almost always the long tail of a condition present at birth, either treated in infancy or never corrected. Treated feet…
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Kyphosis vs Scoliosis: The Difference, When Each Is Used and How to Decide
Kyphosis and scoliosis describe curves in different directions. Kyphosis is an exaggerated forward rounding of the upper back, seen from the side. Scoliosis is…
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Newborn Hip Dysplasia Signs: What It Means, What to Expect and When to See a Specialist
Newborn hip dysplasia signs are often subtle. A parent may notice one leg that looks shorter, uneven creases in the thighs or buttocks, a…
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Can Cerebral Palsy Be Cured? What Treatment Can and Cannot Achieve
No, cerebral palsy cannot be cured. It results from injury to, or abnormal development of, the brain before, during, or shortly after birth, and…
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Cobb Angle Scoliosis: What It Means, What to Expect and When to See a Specialist
The Cobb angle is the standard X-ray measurement of a scoliosis curve, taken in degrees between the most tilted vertebrae. A curve of 10…
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Signs of Cerebral Palsy in Babies: What to Watch for and When to Seek Care
Early signs of cerebral palsy in babies include muscles that feel unusually stiff or floppy, a head that lags when the baby is lifted,…
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What Causes Scoliosis: Risk Factors, Triggers and What You Can Change
About 8 in 10 cases of scoliosis are idiopathic, meaning no single cause has been identified; the strongest known risk factors are family history,…
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Severe Scoliosis: What It Means, What to Expect and When to See a Specialist
Severe scoliosis usually means a sideways spinal curve of about 40 to 50 degrees or more on a standing X-ray. Large curves can cause…
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Can Scoliosis Be Fixed? What Treatment Can and Cannot Achieve
Scoliosis usually cannot be fully reversed, but it can be managed. In growing children, a well-worn brace can stop many curves from worsening, and…
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