Australia
Procedures performed in Australia
Description
ACL (Anterior cruciate ligament) surgery is a surgical procedure in which muscle supporting the knee (fibrocartilage strips) in the knee called menisci is broken. It is either reconstructed or repaired. ACL repair include the rejoining of ligaments form strip to strip.
Conditions Treated
Torn meniscus.
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Description
A cervical disc herniation can be removed by the approach of anterior (through the front of the neck) to reduce spinal cord or nerve root pressure and lessen corresponding pain, weakness, numbness and tingling.
This procedure is called an anterior decompression and it involves the damaged disc to be surgically removed. Conditions Treated Close
This procedure is called an anterior decompression and it involves the damaged disc to be surgically removed. Conditions Treated Close
Description
A new treatment for severe low back pain, it involves replacing the damaged disk with a metal and plastic disk. It has fewer complications and a shorter recovery time.
Conditions Treated
Patient suffering from chronic lower back pain and have limited mobility.
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This surgery is performed to remove a damaged or degenerated cervical disc (cushion between vertebra in the neck) and replacing it with an artificial disk. This surgery is used for patients whose cervical discs have moved out of its normal position and is putting pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Many patients will have osteophyes which have been caused by the disruption of the disc and is putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots.
Conditions Treated
Osteophyes, pain, numbness, weakness in neck and arms
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Description
Lumbar disc replacement treats chronic back pain by replacing the degenerative lumbar disc with an artificial prosthesis.
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Description
Disk Replacement (Thoracic) do not occur usually or its chances of occurring are very less. Therefore in some cases artificial disk technology is acceptable.
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Description
Elbow bursitis is usually cured with NSAIDs or injections but if that's not working, surgery is an option. If you are not finding an affordable, qualified surgeon, try PlanetHospital. We have the the right hand and wrist specialists and orthopedic surgeons to assist you.
Conditions Treated
Elbow bursitis
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Description
Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty) is a surgery where the knee joint is replaced with prosthesis. For a double knee replacement both knee joints will be replaced with prosthesis.
Conditions Treated
Severe Arthritis, osteoporosis or damage to knee joint.
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