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What is tendon transfer surgery? Tendon transfer surgery seeks to restore lost function of the hand due to conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. Tendon transfer surgery is a type of hand surgery that is performed to improve the lost function of the hand. In this surgery, a functioning tendon is shifted from its original attachment …

What is an osteochondral grafting of articular cartilage injuries? Osteochondral grafting treats conditions in which there is cartilage damage and the underlying bone is exposed like arthritis. Articular cartilage covers the bony ends of the joints throughout the body. Cartilage being smooth allows easy gliding of the joint. Cartilage may be damaged due to injury or degenerative diseases such as …

What is a metatarsophalangeal arthrocentesis? Joint aspiration (arthrocentesis) of the metatarsophalangeal joint (in the foot) extracts synovial fluid to help diagnose arthritis. Joint aspiration (arthrocentesis) of the metatarsophalangeal joint (in the foot) is a diagnostic procedure involving the extraction and analysis of the synovial fluid in the joints. A relatively quick procedure, it is an important component in diagnosing arthritis …

A pelvic osteotomy for acetabular dysplasia is a surgical procedure to alter the shape and depth of the bony cup that houses the femoral joint. This aims to improve function and reduce hip inflammation and pain. An osteotomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting and reshaping of a bone. A pelvic osteotomy is a means by which the hip …

What is a medial epicondyle injection for? In a medial epicondyle injection, medications are injected into the elbow joint to treat diseases, such as arthritis. A medial epicondyle injection is a procedure in which medications are injected into the elbow joint to treat diseases of the joint. There are different types of medial epicondyle injections. The most common type of …

What is metacarpophalangeal arthrocentesis? Joint aspiration (arthrocentesis) helps diagnose inflammatory or non-inflammatory arthritis. Joint aspiration (arthrocentesis) of the metacarpophalangeal joint is a diagnostic procedure involving the extraction and analysis of the synovial fluid of the joints.  It is an important component in diagnosing arthritis and differentiating inflammatory arthritis from non-inflammatory arthritis. Arthrocentesis can also be performed therapeutically (for pain relief, …

What is hip arthroscopy? Hip arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows doctors to view the hip joint by inserting a specialized instrument (arthroscope) through a small surgical cut (incision) made on the skin and other soft tissues over the hip joint.  Hip arthroscopy is a surgery used to diagnose and treat hip problems. Hip arthroscopy is used to diagnose …

Minimally invasive hip arthroplasty uses a laparoscope to remove a damaged or diseased hip joint and replace it with hardware. This approach usually improves recovery time versus an open hip replacement surgery. Hip arthroplasty is also called hip replacement surgery. The hip consists of a ball (femoral head) that fits into a socket (acetabulum). The joint capsule and surrounding ligaments …

What is elbow arthrocentesis? Arthrocentesis is a procedure to remove fluid from a joint (synovial fluid) using a sterile needle and syringe. Your doctor may perform this procedure if your joint has a limited range of motion because of pain and swelling. Arthrocentesis, when properly performed, may alleviate pressure and relieve joint pain.  Elbow arthrocentesis removes fluid from the elbow …

What causes finger dislocation? If your finger dislocation is not severe, the doctor can immediately fix your finger dislocation by externally manipulating and putting your bone back in its original position. Forceful injury to any of the joints of the fingers can result in finger dislocation. Finger dislocation is the shifting of a bone away from its original position resulting …