Surgical options for treatment
of joint problems have increased and improved significantly over the past
few decades. Arthroscopic procedures are among those most often performed,
both for a definitive diagnosis of joint problems and for treatment
Many procedures that once
required “open” surgery, hospitalization, and lengthy recovery periods
are now replaced by this “minimally invasive” approach, especially for
problems affecting the soft tissues of the joint. Total joint replacement
is another option that has gained worldwide acceptance for problems affecting
the bony structures and chronic problems affecting joint structure and
function. Now considered the definitive treatment for disabling arthritis,
joint
replacement surgery is a viable alternative for essentially any
joint of the body.
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