Orthopedic procedures can be crucial in saving a person’s life, as they help to treat injuries, diseases, and disorders that affect the bones, joints, and muscles. Here are 15 common orthopedic procedures and a brief overview of each:
Arthroscopy: a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat joint conditions, such as arthritis and torn cartilage.
Total Joint Replacement: a surgical procedure to replace a damaged joint with a prosthetic joint, typically performed on hips and knees.
Fracture Repair: a surgical procedure to repair a broken bone using screws, plates, pins, or other hardware.
Laminectomy: a spinal surgery to remove a portion of the vertebral bone (lamina) to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.
Spinal Fusion: a surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the spine to treat conditions such as spinal stenosis or scoliosis.
ACL Reconstruction: a surgical procedure to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a major ligament in the knee.
Tendons Repair: a surgical procedure to repair a torn tendon, such as in rotator cuff repair or Achilles tendon repair.
Carpal Tunnel Release: a surgical procedure to relieve pressure on the median nerve in the wrist, caused by carpal tunnel syndrome.
Shoulder Arthroplasty: a surgical procedure to replace a damaged or diseased shoulder joint with a prosthetic joint.
Hip Resurfacing: a surgical procedure to replace the damaged surface of the hip joint with a metal cap, rather than a full joint replacement.
Microdiscectomy: a spinal surgery to remove a portion of a herniated disk that is putting pressure on a nerve root.
Kyphoplasty: a minimally invasive procedure to repair a spinal compression fracture and restore vertebral height.
Osteotomy: a surgical procedure to realign a bone, such as in a hip or knee, to relieve pain and improve function.
Debridement: a surgical procedure to remove dead or infected tissue, bone, or foreign objects from a wound or infection site.
Bone Grafting: a surgical procedure to repair bone damage by placing bone tissue, either taken from another part of the patient’s body or a donated source, into the damaged area.
It is important to note that the specific details of each procedure can vary depending on the patient’s individual case and the surgeon’s approach