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Health Articles
Health Articles
Each of the following health articles was authored by one of our expert orthopedic doctors at Orthopedic Associates. Please use the Learn More button to read the article in full.
Mallet Finger
This condition is an injury to the end of the extensor tendon that straightens the finger's end joint, called the DIP joint. It results in drooping of the fingertip, and prevents the finger from being straightened.
Kienbock's Disease
Kienbock's disease is the death and deterioration of the lunate, one of the small bones in the wrist. It usually occurs in young adults and causes wrist pain, weakness, and loss of motion.
Viscosupplementation for Arthritis of the Knee
This is an injection of medicine into the knee joint. It lubricates your knee so the bones can glide smoothly. It can help lessen the pain of arthritis.
Unicondylar Knee Resurfacing
Unlike total knee replacement surgery, this less invasive procedure replaces only the damaged or arthritic parts of the knee.
Uni Knee Resurfacing (Wright Onlay)
Unlike total knee replacement surgery, this less-invasive procedure replaces only the damaged or arthritic parts of the knee.
Uni Knee Resurfacing (UniSpacer®)
The UniSpacer procedure is designed to relieve joint pain without removing healthy bone, delaying the need for a total knee replacement operation.
Uni Knee Resurfacing (Onlay)
Unlike total knee replacement surgery, this less-invasive procedure replaces only the damaged or arthritic parts of the knee.
Uni Knee Resurfacing (Encore EPIK®)
Unlike total knee replacement surgery, this less-invasive procedure replaces only the damaged or arthritic parts of the knee. The Encore Medical EPIK® unicompartmental knee procedure uses specially-designed metal and plastic implants.
Ultrasound-Guided Injection for Knee Pain
This non-operative, outpatient procedure is designed to provide relief for patients with arthritis of the knee. The technique allows the physician to inject an inflammation-reducing steroid with maximum accuracy.
Total Knee Replacement (Uncemented)
This surgical procedure removes the damaged and painful areas of the femur and tibia inside the knee joint. These areas are then replaced with specially-designed metal and polyethylene plastic parts.
Total Knee Replacement (Wright)
Total knee surgery removes the damaged and painful areas of the femur (the thigh bone) and tibia (the lower leg bone). These areas are replaced with specially-designed metal and polyethylene plastic parts.
Total Knee Replacement (Encore 3DKnee™)
Total knee surgery removes the damaged and painful areas of the femur (the thigh bone) and tibia (the lower leg bone). These areas are then replaced with specially-designed metal and polyethylene plastic parts.
Total Knee Replacement (Computer-Assisted Robotic Knee Replacement)
This procedure replaces degenerated cartilage in the knee joint with implants to restore function and eliminate pain. The surgeon plans and performs the surgery with the aid of robotic instruments and a computer guidance system.
Total Knee Replacement
This procedure restores function to a severely damaged knee. Most commonly, it is used to repair a knee that has been damaged by arthritis. During the procedure, the surgeon replaces the damaged portions of the knee with artificial parts.
Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy
This procedure, also called bone realignment, is designed to improve the movement of the patella (the kneecap) to correct patellar tracking disorder. The procedure usually requires hospitalization and general anesthesia.
Tibial Osteotomy with Open Wedge
This surgical procedure is used in cases where osteoarthritis has affected only one side of the knee joint. The tibia is cut and realigned so that pressure is shifted from the damaged side of the knee joint to the healthier side.
Tibial Osteotomy with Closed Wedge
This surgical procedure is used in cases where osteoarthritis has affected only one side of the knee joint. The tibia is cut and realigned so that pressure is shifted from the damaged side of the knee joint to the healthier side.
Revision Knee with Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy
This procedure replaces worn artificial knee parts and damaged bone with new, specially-made metal and plastic components.
Revision Knee Surgery
This procedure replaces worn artificial knee parts and damaged bone with new metal and plastic components.
Radiofrequency Ablation for Osteoid Osteoma
This minimally-invasive procedure is used to treat a rare type of benign tumor, called an osteoid osteoma, that forms within bone. This type of cancer most commonly occurs in the weight-bearing bones of children and young adults.
