In the previous post, we discussed different types of surgeries which are used in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. This week I’d like to talk more about surgeries involving soft-tissue, specifically synovectomy, tendon repair, and carpal tunnel release.
What is a Synovectomy?
The synonium is a membrane surrounded a joint, usually only one or two cell layers thick, which produces synovial fluid to help lubricate the joint. In rheumatoid arthritis, the synovium becomes inflamed and...
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If you tear the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in your knee, chances are the doctor will use part of your patellar tendon as a graft to repair it.... Read more »
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When the anterior cruciate ligament is torn or ruptured a piece of tendon from around the knee is used as a replacement graft. Most often the... Read more »
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Tearing or rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a common knee injury, especially in people who participate in certain sports. Because... Read more »
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In a certain group of adults, the patella (knee cap) dislocates every time the knee is bent or flexed. Over time, this causes a condition called... Read more »
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Studies show that joint laxity (loose ligaments) in the knee can lead to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. In this study, researchers look to... Read more »
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