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Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows doctors to examine the inside of a joint. A tiny viewing instrument called an arthroscope is used to visualize the joint surfaces, the tough tissue covering the joint cartilage, and surrounding soft tissues such as ligaments. Arthroscopy can be used to diagnose joint problems, determine if joint repair surgery is needed, address loose bodies or remove foreign objects, and monitor disease progression or treatment effectiveness. Arthroscopy is most commonly performed on the knee, shoulder, and ankle, but can also be used for the hip, elbow, and wrist. It offers advantages such as small incisions, minimal trauma, less scarring, faster recovery, and fewer complications. Common Questions: Q: How long after arthroscopic surgery can I return to work? A: The time it takes to return to work after arthroscopic surgery depends directly on the affected joint, the extent of the injury, and the type of surgery performed. The specific timeline will be determined based on the patient's recovery. If it's a simple diagnostic arthroscopy, patients can generally return to work about one month after the procedure. If the pathology is more severe and involves ligament reconstruction or repair via arthroscopy, approximately three months of rest are usually required. For more extensive trauma with slower recovery, about six months of rest may be needed, and returning to work should be considered only after full joint function has been restored.
View detailsVertebral osteochondrosis
Vertebral osteochondrosis refers to a condition where ischemic necrosis of the vertebral epiphyses leads to abnormal ossification and wedging of the vertebral bodies, causing back muscle stiffness, kyphosis, and restricted spinal movement. It commonly affects adolescents and is primarily characterized by back pain, spinous process tenderness, and kyphotic deformity.
View detailsIschial tuberosity bursitis
The ischial tuberosity is the bony prominence felt beneath the buttocks when sitting. Ischial tuberosity bursitis refers to a benign lump formed by congestion, edema, and exudation of the ischial bursa due to various reasons. This condition is common in thin, middle-aged and elderly individuals who sit for prolonged periods. This condition is usually asymptomatic. As the cyst grows, a lump may be felt in the buttocks, occasionally accompanied by a stinging pain and discomfort when sitting and under pressure.
View detailsSciatic nerve injury
The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in the human body, composed of nerve roots from L4 to S3. It innervates many important muscles in the lower limbs, including the biceps femoris in the posterior thigh (whose main functions are knee flexion and hip extension) and all muscles below the knee. Sciatic nerve injury is a clinical condition caused by complete transection or partial damage to the sciatic nerve trunk or its branches due to various reasons such as trauma to the buttocks or thigh, leading to numbness in the buttocks or lower limbs and restricted motor function. Depending on the site of injury, it can lead to paralysis of the corresponding innervated muscles, impaired movement of the knee and ankle joints, and can also result in lower limb deformities and gait abnormalities.
View detailsMedian nerve injury
The median nerve is a branch of the brachial plexus, innervating most of the flexor muscles in the forearm, most of the radial muscles in the hand, and providing sensory innervation to the radial side of the palm. Median nerve injury refers to functional impairment caused by damage to the median nerve due to various reasons, such as lacerations or compression from fractures. Clinical manifestations vary depending on the site of median nerve injury, primarily presenting as sensory and functional deficits in the arm.
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