Kyphoplasty procedures are performed to treat compression fractures in the vertebrae or spine. Kyphoplasty is commonly used for patients with osteoporosis (weakening of the bones).
Kyphoplasty
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Osteoarthritis
Arthritis of the Hand and Wrist
What is arthritis? Arthritis is an inflammatory condition of the joints. There are several types of arthritis and the most common type is osteoarthritis or wear-and-tear arthritis. Arthritis affects various joints in the body and the arthritis in the hand affects the...
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
What is Femoroacetabular Impingement? Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition where there is too much friction in the hip joint from bony irregularities causing pain and decreased range of hip motion. The femoral head and acetabulum rub against each other...
Elbow Arthroscopy
What is Elbow Arthroscopy? Elbow arthroscopy, also referred to as keyhole or minimally invasive surgery, is performed through tiny incisions to evaluate and treat several elbow conditions. Elbow Anatomy The elbow is a complex hinge joint formed by the articulation of...
Total Knee Replacement
What is Total Knee Joint Replacement? Total knee replacement, also called total knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which the worn out or damaged surfaces of the knee joint are removed and replaced with artificial parts. What is Arthritis? The knee is made...
Shoulder Joint Replacement
What is Shoulder Joint Replacement? Total shoulder replacement surgery is performed to relieve these symptoms. In this surgery, the damaged articulating parts of the shoulder joint are removed and replaced with artificial prostheses. Replacement of both the humeral...
Total Hip Replacement
What is Arthritis? Arthritis is inflammation of the joints resulting in pain, swelling, stiffness and limited movement. Hip arthritis is a common cause of chronic hip pain and disability. Common Types of Arthritis The three most common types of arthritis that affect...