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The temporomandibular joint is one of the most complex joints in the body. The procedure that we covered is total alloplastic joint replacement. Like any other procedure, reflection, incision, resection as well as re attachment of biological tissues is necessary for successful completion. In the case of the total replacement of the temporomandibular joint the musculature that is affected are the temporalis, lateral pterygoid, medial pterygoid, masseter as well as buccinator. As for the tissues…

Total knee replacement is also known as total knee arthroplasty (Scott, 2015). The reasons for having this arthroplasty (reconstruction of a joint) done include severe knee pain, and stiffness that limits the patient’s ability to walk (Phillips, 2013; Scott, 2015). This procedure relieves pain and helps the patient regain function of the knee by replacing three knee joints, the medial and lateral femorotibial joints, and the patellofemoral joint (Scott, 2015). When the patient is supine, the…

What is arthroscopy? Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which a small camera (arthroscope) is inserted into the knee joint. Usually the surgery is viewed on a monitor so that the whole operating team is aware of the type of surgical procedure that is being performed. What can be seen and done with the arthroscope? The arthroscope allows the surgeon to see many structures inside the joint. The development of…

Why try physical therapy before and after surgery? Well today I am going to tell you why it’s good to do physical therapy before and after surgery. One reason is that it promotes healing so you will heal faster. Second reason is to regain mobility so that you can walk or whatever it is that you are doing in life. Third reason is faster recovery if you do physical therapy before and surgery you can heal faster. Fourth reason is to be involved in your rehabilitation. In this research paper we will…

The values that resonate in my life are showing kindness, honesty, dignity, respect, hard work, dedication, being compassionate and valuing relationships. These values are embedded subconsciously through observing my grandparents, family, and friends. I spent 23 years of my life living with my parents and grandparents. My grandparents hailed to Mumbai from rural part of Maharashtra (state in India). My grandfather was a teacher and moved to Mumbai (India)to provide better opportunities for his…

29th April 2014, I was assigned to the same four patients I had the day prior. One of my patients was admitted for sepsis of the R) knee following a total knee joint replacement two months prior. He was a 67 year old Maori gentleman, MRSA positive with a history of gout, hypertension, GORD, bilateral total hip joint replacements and R) sided weakness following a MVA in 2011. During handover, it was stated to us that this patient was due to have his IVABs at both 1300 and 1400. When I saw the…

Medical devices function to save and improve the lives of humans across the globe. Sadly, some devices turn out to be defective, leading to new health issues and possibly even death. This occurs when a faulty design prohibits the device from working as intended or when one or more parts of the product are contaminated during manufacturing. As a result of the defect, the patient may find they need to undergo further treatment, often in the form of surgery, and some die as a result of the product…

Knee Arthroscopy Knee arthroscopy is a surgical process that are carried by the help of small camera. In this process, a camera is inserted in the patient’s knee to look for the problems. These cameras are inserted with the help of small cuts that are made precisely in the patient body. Other surgical equipment are also well used for this process. Recommended knee problems This surgery of knee arthroscopy is referred to the patients that are seen with some of the below mentioned symptoms- •…

Arthroplasty, Benefits, pain, replacement, orthopedic, risks Page Description: Knee arthroplasty has many benefits that include reducing pain. Replacement with artificial body part is performed by an orthopedic specialist. Potential risks associated with the surgery can be reduced. Text: { Knee Arthroplasty Knee arthroplasty is also termed as knee replacement. It is a surgery in which replacement of knee joint is done with artificial parts which are called as prostheses. Replacement of joint…

surgery several months ago, in which they went in and smoothed out some cartilage, fixed his meniscus tear, and a few other things. The pain since surgery is worse than it was before surgery. He was told that he would need a knee replacement, or at least a partial replacement, He was told it would be at least two to five years before he would become a candidate, for the…