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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for orthopaedic surgery
  1. Hip Replacement (National Library of Medicine)  
    Hip replacement is surgery for people with severe hip damage. The most common cause of damage is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis causes pain, swelling, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hipreplacement.html - Health Topics
  2. Knee Replacement (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is knee replacement surgery? Knee replacement surgery is a surgery to replace parts of your knee joint with new, artificial parts. You may need a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/kneereplacement.html - Health Topics
  3. Deep Vein Thrombosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Most deep vein clots occur in the lower leg or thigh. If the vein swells, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/deepveinthrombosis.html - Health Topics
  4. Bone Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your bones help you move, give you shape and support your body. They are living tissues that rebuild constantly throughout your life. During childhood and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bonediseases.html - Health Topics
  5. Joint Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are joints? Your joints are places where two or more bones come together. Your shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and knuckles are all joints. Your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/jointdisorders.html - Health Topics
  6. Muscle Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/muscledisorders.html - Health Topics
  7. Toddler Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Most young children get sick. It is hard for parents to know what is serious. You can learn what the common warning signs are. In the end, trust your intuition. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/toddlerhealth.html - Health Topics
  8. Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems (National Library of Medicine)  
    It can be scary when your baby is sick, especially when it is not an everyday problem like a cold or a fever. You may not know whether the problem is serious ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/uncommoninfantandnewbornproblems.html - Health Topics
  9. Foot Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Each of your feet has 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments. No wonder a lot of things can go wrong. Here are a few common ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/footinjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics
  10. Diabetic Foot (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... you may need an amputation. This is a surgery to cut off your damaged toe, foot, or part ... National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    https://medlineplus.gov/diabeticfoot.html - Health Topics