With the growing awareness of being fit, more and more people are getting involved in heavy exercise and recreational sports leading to various shoulder injuries. A relatively simple and safe procedure, called shoulder arthroscopy, is performed to diagnose and treat many shoulder injuries and diseases. Shoulder Arthroscopy is done using a small camera, called an [...]

An episiotomy is a minor surgical procedure where the skin and underlying muscle of the perineum—the area between the vagina and the rectum—is cut in order to assist in childbirth by enlarging the birth canal opening and allowing the baby to pass through more easily. Although episiotomies are common, they are not routine.

Knee arthroscopy is a popular method to diagnose, monitor and treat knee problems. Arthroscopy is used to treat meniscus and ligament injuries, wear and tear problems and problems with the kneecap. It typically causes much less pain than other kinds of surgery. Healing time can be much shorter, patients usually go home on the same day. Also, it leaves small scars.

Breast reductions are usually performed on women whose breasts are fully developed. Only in cases of severe physical discomfort would breast reduction be performed on very young women whose breasts are still developing. The best candidates are women mature enough to understand the entire surgical procedure and who have realistic expectations of the results.

As with all major surgical procedures, complications can occur. The most common complications following knee replacement are: thrombophlebitis, Infection in the joint, stiffness of the joint, and loosening of the joint.

The purpose of a knee replacement is to replace a diseased or damaged knee to restore pain-free movement in the joint. The surgery involves the bones, ligaments, muscles, cartilage and bursa that form the knee. You can expect complete healing without complications and recovery from surgery in about 6 months.

When you go for surgery, ask a family member or friend to go with you. Even when you are going for pre-admission, it’s a good idea to have someone with you. They can listen and take notes for you — or do some of the walking if that’s what you need! Be sure to give your family or friend plenty of notice about your upcoming tests and surgery.

Thousands of Total Knee Replacement booklets are purchased by hospitals and pediatricians across the U.S. to give to their patients. It is used in knee replacement preparation classes and nurse educators. Because hospital and health care budgets are shrinking, Media Partners has decided to make the information available online. We hope it helps with tight education budgets!