CT scan Computerized axial tomography or CT, also known as a scanner or CT (computed tomography), is a diagnostic test that, through the use of x-rays, allows radiographic images of the interior of the

Boxer's fracture A boxer's fracture is a break in the metacarpal of the little finger. Metacarpals are the long bones in the hand that connect the fingers to the wrist. A boxer's fracture refers to a break

Prosthetic Infections Infection of joint prostheses is one of the most important complications after placement of a joint prosthesis. The incidence is 1-3% in primary prostheses and can reach values of

Description Avascular necrosis is the death of bone tissue due to lack of blood supply. Also called "osteonecrosis," it can cause small fractures in the bone and, over time, the collapse of the

Foot injuries Each of your feet has 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments. As a result, many health problems can affect you. Among the most common are: Bunions: Hard, painful

Sports injuries Recently I had the opportunity to give a talk to a group of young baseball athletes about injuries in that sport, it was a great experience and I would like to share it here. The issue

The electro-scalpel The electro-scalpel, also called an electric scalpel, surgical unit or HF appliance, is an electrical appliance that converts electrical energy into heat for the purpose of cutting,

Peri-prosthetic infections Technological progress has allowed undeniable progress in joint replacement surgery, however peri-prosthetic infections (PPI) remain one of the most serious problems that patients

The metacarpals The five bones that join the fingers with the wrist is what we know as metacarpals and allow us to have full mobility of the hand. The fractures of the metacarpals or fracture of the boxer

Anaesthesia in Orthopaedic Surgery Anaesthesia in Orthopaedic Surgery as a super-specialty appears as a consequence of the demand for greater efficiency in current medical care, characterized by a constant

Fractures in old age One of the consequences of aging and the changes that advanced age produces in the human organism - osteoporosis, loss of muscle mass, poor nutrition, etc. - is that older people have

Partial Hip Replacement A partial hip replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces half of the hip joint. Surgery involves replacing the head of the femur that has worn out due to arthritis, degenerative

Physician-Patient The relationship between physician and patient plays a very important role in the practice of medicine and is essential for the provision of high quality medical care in the diagnosis

Reduce Risks After the placement of a prosthesis, among the risks to avoid are falls and dislocations. If the patient is able to spend the post-operative period at home, it is necessary to reorganize the

Arthroplasty Concepts Total hip replacement is a type of surgery. It replaces the hip joint with an artificial one. It is also known as hip arthroplasty. Health care providers can do these procedures from

Bone Cement Methyl methacrylate is an acrylic plastic that has been used in medicine for many years, particularly by dentists and neurosurgeons, to fill skull bone defects. In the field of orthopaedic

Principles of stability External fixation is a treatment method based on extrafocal handling of bone fragments. As such, its main principles for the management of its surgical technique is stability. Stability

Hip surgery The objective is direct access to the hip joint allowing perfect exposure of the surgical field without the risk of damaging important structures (vessels, nerves and muscles). Achieve a functional

Hand Washing in Surgery It is the procedure of reducing the greatest number of pathogenic microorganisms from the hands to the lower third of the arm, by means of mechanical movements and disinfection

After Surgery Until a few years ago the implantation of a hip prosthesis was a surgery that was reserved for extreme cases in which the patient reached the operating room after having endured years of