Carpal Tunnel results from the median nerve being trapped in the wrist which causes numbness, tingling of the fingers an weakness of the thumb muscles. The surgery releases the band that has tightened around the median nerve. This is an outpatient surgery.
Discectomy - Slipped Disc
Hip Replacement - (Arthroplasty)
A Total Hip Replacement is a common surgery for people with hip pain caused by degenerative joint disease or rheumatoid arthritis. The surgery is to restore motion of the joint and function to the muscles and ligaments. The top of the femoral bone (thigh bone) is cut off and a new round piece is inserted into the bone. This piece goes into the bone at least 4 inches. The cup on the pelvic bone is scraped out and a new cup is secured into the hip bone. You will stay in the hospital after surgery.
Hip Resurfacing
Knee Arthroscopy
-A Knee Arthroscopy is when a special instrument (arthroscope) is inserted into the knee joint through two small incisions. The surgery can be done for diagnosis or to remove loose tissue or ligaments, shave the knee cap, remove parts of the membrane that secretes fluid that lubricates the joint. This is an outpatient surgery.
Knee Replacement - (Arthroplasty)
A Total Knee Replacement is surgery to replace the worn surfaces of the knee joint. The bottom of the femoral bone (thigh bone) is cut off and a new piece is inserted. The top of the tibia (lower leg bone) is also cut off and a new piece is attached. You will stay in the hospital after surgery.
Hip Fractures
Hip Fractures are named by the location and can be categorized as femoral neck fractures(the neck of the thigh bone), intertrochanteric fractures (the head of the thigh bone), and subtrochanteric fractures (upper portion of the thigh bone). How the fracture is fixed, depends on where on the thigh bone the fracture occurred. It may be secured with metal screws or nails attached to metal plates. Ask your doctor how the fracture will be fixed. You will stay in the hospital after surgery.
