How to Fix Bow Legs

Bowlegs is a situation where the ankles and feet are close to each other while the knees are far wide apart. The condition is typical among toddlers and children; anyhow, the deformity may also expand to the later years in case if it is not treated. In patients with bow legs, the shin bone (tibia), and sometimes the thigh bone (femur), are bent. Bow legs are a normal growth stage among children who are under 3 years...

All You Need To Know About Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery

Minimally invasive knee replacement surgery is the surgical procedure that may be performed through a 4-inch incision which is half the length of a typical knee replacement incision. The incisions allow the surgeon to insert the small tools and instruments specifically designed to move around the soft tissue rather than cut through it. Minimally invasive knee replacement surgery is a technique and not an implant. The surgeon can lengthen the incision...

Hip Replacement Surgery: Are You the Candidate?

The building block of human body which allows one to stand is the hip bone.  The socket like structure called Acetabulum when combines with the ball shaped bone called Femur, forms the Hip joint. The fluid present between this ball and socket joint provides the free movement, mobility and flexibility. What Is Hip Replacement The innovative process of taking out the damaged parts of Hip joint and replacing it with new artificial or man made...

Brain Tumor Surgery Aftercare

It is very difficult to generalize how recovery from brain tumor surgery will be like since there are about 100 different types of malignancies. Moreover, human brain contains numerous complex structures composed of billions of connections. Problems which the patient is likely to have, depends upon the location & the type of brain tumor. Yet, almost all people undergoing brain tumor surgery will face challenges during the months following the...

How Exactly Is Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery Performed?

What Is Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery? Knee Replacement Surgery is one of the most common orthopaedic surgery. This surgery is performed to replace the damaged knee joint with an artificial joint. Knee replacement surgery uses modern biomaterials. These modern biomaterials are made of a synthetic or partially synthetic material which is used to take the place of parts of the body which mimics the function of the natural joint....

Types of Hip Replacement Surgeries

There are two main types of hip replacement operations involving a number of different components and surgical techniques that can be employed for the purpose. Hip Replacement Surgery Procedures Total hip replacement surgery procedure involves removing part of the thigh bone including the head of femur and replacing it with a smaller artificial ball which is fixed into the remaining thigh bone. Then, the surface of the existing socket in pelvis...

Types of Primary & Secondary Brain Tumors

Brain tumors are classified into two basic groups, primary & secondary brain tumors. Primary Brain Tumors Tumors which originate within the brain tissue are called primary brain tumors. These are further classified by the type of tissue they arise in. Gliomas are the most common type of brain tumors which begin in the supportive tissue. Some types of gliomas include the following. Astrocytomas – These arise from small star-shaped cells known...

Brain Tumor Treatments: Myths & Facts You Should Know

Mere word ‘Brain Tumor’ is scary as people feel insecure & angry about this condition. It is largely due to the myths which are associated with brain tumor, brain tumor surgery & brain tumor treatment. The success rates of brain tumor treatment vary, depending on size and location of tumor in the brain. Survival rates of brain and spinal cord tumors are based on outcomes of people. Information provided here is an attempt to empower the reader...

Minimally Invasive Brain Tumor Treatment

Minimally Invasive Brain Tumor Surgery is extensively used by neurosurgeons nowadays whenever these techniques can achieve comparable or even better results when put against standard open surgical approaches. Modern state-of-the-art minimally invasive neuro-navigation techniques basically minimize the size of incisions & therefore effectively allow plastic surgeons to cosmetically hide scars as well. What is Keyhole Brain Tumor Surgery? Concept...

What Are Hip Replacement Surgery Procedures?

Hip Replacement Surgery is also commonly referred as Hip Arthroplasty. This surgery is usually an option if you are experiencing severe pain which interferes with your daily activity and if all conservative treatments have failed to provide you with relief. Arthritis is one of the most common reasons for hip replacement surgery. On the other hand, it is also true that not everyone who is suffering from pain in the hip joint needs hip replacement...

Preparing for Hip Replacement Surgery

Overview Hip replacement surgery can be a life-changing decision which can end your chronic pain and restore your quality of life and mobility. Hip replacement surgery is one of the major types of joint replacement surgery with intense recovery period which is why it is advised to prepare for this surgery as much as possible. Things to Include In Your Daily Activity to Prepare For Hip Replacement Surgery If you are recommended for hip replacement...

Laminectomy surgery: How It Helps You?

What is Laminectomy surgery? Laminectomy surgery is also known as decompression surgery, lumbar laminectomy or cervical laminectomy. Laminectomy is a surgical procedure which is performed to remove the lamina. Lamina is a part of the bone that makes up a vertebra in the spine. Laminectomy surgery is performed to remove the bone spurs in the spine. Laminectomy surgery can take pressure off the patient’s spinal nerves or spinal cord by relieving...