Mayo Clinic Q and A: Considering ankle replacement surgery
2017年6月13日 · In ankle replacement surgery, the ends of the damaged bones are removed and replaced with a joint made of plastic and metal. This artificial joint helps the ankle retain more movement, so there is less risk of arthritis developing in nearby joints. Ankle replacement tends to have more risks associated with it, however, than ankle fusion. And ...
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tips for using compression stockings
2017年8月5日 · Compression stockings are designed to provide the strongest pressure around your ankle, with decreasing pressure as the stocking goes up the leg. Putting on, or donning, a compression stocking can be done a few different ways. One way involves gently pulling the unbunched, unrolled stocking over the foot until it fits well over the foot and heel.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Pain after knee replacement surgery
2019年9月3日 · During knee replacement, a surgeon cuts away the damaged bone and cartilage from your thighbone, shinbone and kneecap, and replaces it with an artificial joint. For most people, knee replacement significantly improves mobility and relieves knee pain. But in some patients, the pain persists after surgery.
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: When your hip and knee both need to be …
2018年8月14日 · The surgeries you’re considering are the most common total joint replacement procedures done in the U.S. About 700,000 knee replacements and about 400,000 hip replacements are performed in the U.S. each year. Hip replacement surgery is a slightly more straightforward procedure than knee replacement.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Pain near artificial hip should be evaluated ...
2018年2月6日 · Hip replacement surgery involves removing the hip joint and replacing it with an artificial joint that typically consists of metal, ceramic and hard plastic. The implants used in hip replacements are made to resist corrosion and wear. For most people who undergo the surgery, hip replacement successfully relieves hip pain and restores hip function.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Uneven leg length after hip replacement …
2018年5月29日 · When the joint is restored with hip replacement surgery, the leg is returned to the length it was before arthritis set in. That can result in the sensation of a longer leg after surgery. Second, other medical conditions, such as scoliosis in the spine, can change a person’s body mechanics after hip joint replacement, and that may affect leg ...
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Mild leg swelling should be evaluated
2017年12月26日 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 81 and in good health, but my legs sometimes become swollen. They don’t hurt, and it doesn’t feel like anything else is wrong. Why might this be happening? Is it something I should see my health care provider for? ANSWER: Mild leg swelling in both legs without any other symptoms is […]
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Stem cell therapy for arthritis
2018年5月22日 · In severe cases, shoulder replacement can provide long-lasting pain relief. With demonstrable safety and mounting evidence of the effectiveness of stem cell therapy for some orthopedic conditions, potentially all orthopedic disease could …
Science Saturday: Like filling a pothole - cell therapy for cartilage ...
2023年6月10日 · Tears in cartilage — the connective tissue that lines the joints — are a common problem from sports injuries, falls or daily wear and tear. A tear often affects the knee, but can happen in the hip, ankle, elbow or shoulder. Left untreated, cartilage damage typically gets worse and can lead to osteoarthritis and joint replacement.