Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic surgery is a treatment procedure performed on the musculoskeletal system in case of injuries or various conditions. The musculoskeletal system includes the bones, the joints, and the following adjacent soft tissues: muscles (which protect and allow movement of bones and joints), ligaments (which connect the bones) and tendons (which connect the muscles to bones).The majority of orthopedic surgeries are performed on the ankle, knee, hip, wrist, elbow, shoulder and spine. These interventions can be performed traditionally, by open surgery, or arthroscopically, using an arthroscope.
ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURES
Hip Replacement
Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the diseased parts of the hip joint are removed and replaced with artificial parts in order to improve mobility and functionality of the hip joint by relieving pain.
Knee Replacement
Knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure aimed at replacing the weight- bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability. It is commonly performed for osteoarthritis, and also for knee diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis arthritis. In general, the surgery consists of replacing diseased or damaged joint surfaces of the knee with metal and plastic components shaped to allow continued motion of the knee.
Spine Surgery
There are a variety of problems that may lead to spine surgery. One of the main reasons why patients seek professional help is because of the increasing back pain that impairs their day-to-day life. Once a patient decides to have spine surgery, the patient will eventually be experiencing less pain, and with less pain come additional benefits like increased activity, better physical fitness and increased productivity.
The most common type of back surgery is the Spinal Fusion. During this procedure, the surgeon joins spinal bones, called vertebrae, together. This eventually restricts motion between the bones of the spine and limits the stretching of the nerves.
ACL Reconstruction
ACL stands for the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, which is the major stabilizing ligament of the knee. Orthopedic surgeons reconstruct this ligament when it ruptures, which can happen while participating in sports or twisting the knee the wrong way. During this procedure, the surgeon will remove the torn ligament, using your own tissue or the tissue of an organ donor to make a new ACL. Then he or she will attach the new ligament to the bone with screws or other devices to hold it in place. As your knee heals, the bone tunnels created by the surgeon to bring new tissue through will start filling in, securing the new ligament.
ORGAN TRANSPLANT
Organ transplantation is the surgical removal of a healthy organ from one person and its transplantation into another person whose organ has failed or was injured, is often lifesaving and gives the recipient a wonderful new lease on life.
But organ transplantation is also a major surgery that carries potential risks and drawbacks, such as the chance of organ rejection. That’s precisely why you and your loved ones need to gather as much information as possible on organ transplants, as soon as possible. The most commonly transplanted organs are the kidney, the liver, and the heart.
Kidney transplant
A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure that’s done to treat kidney failure. The kidneys filter waste from the blood and remove it from the body through your urine. They also help maintain your body’s fluid and electrolyte balance. If your kidneys stop working, waste builds up in your body and can make you very sick. People whose kidneys have failed usually undergo a treatment called dialysis. This treatment mechanically filters waste that builds up in the bloodstream when the kidneys stop working. A kidney transplant may be an option if your kidneys have stopped working entirely. This condition is called end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).
Liver transplant
A liver transplant is a surgical procedure that removes a liver that no longer functions properly (liver failure) and replaces it with a healthy liver from a living or deceased donor. Your liver is your largest internal organ and performs several critical functions, including:
- Removing bacteria and toxins from the blood
- Preventing infection and regulating immune responses
- Processing nutrients, medications and hormones
- Producing bile, which helps the body absorb fats, cholesterol and fat-soluble vitamins
- Making proteins that help the blood clot
Liver transplant is usually reserved as a treatment option for people who have significant complications due to end-stage chronic liver disease. In rare cases, sudden failure of a previously normal liver may occur. Liver transplant is considered when the liver no longer functions adequately (liver failure). Liver failure can happen suddenly (acute liver failure) as a result of viral hepatitis, drug-induced injury or infection. Liver failure can also be the end result of a long-term problem.
Lung transplant
A lung transplant is an effective treatment for disease that has destroyed most of the lung’s function. Most people with severe end-stage lung disease can be considered for a lung transplant. A lung transplant can also be considered in people whose lung disease is so severe that they can no longer enjoy life. For people with severe lung disease, a transplant can bring back easier breathing and provide years of life.
Heart transplant
A heart transplant is the replacement of a person’s diseased or damaged heart with a donor’s healthy heart. The donor is a person who has died and whose family has agreed to donate their loved one’s organs. A heart transplant is considered when heart failure is so severe that it does not respond to any other therapy, but the person’s health is otherwise good. The leading reasons why people receive heart transplants are because they have:
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Severe coronary artery disease with scarred heart tissue from a heart attack
- Birth defects of the heart
