Hip Replacement and Revision Hip Surgery
Revision hip surgery is more complicated and more time consuming than first time hip replacements and the outcome is often less satisfactory. Complete pain relief is less common than in…
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s Disease
Overview Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgery to implant a device that sends electrical signals to brain areas responsible for body movement. Electrodes are placed deep in the brain…
Halo-Gravity Traction: What you need to know!
Halo-gravity traction is a way to pull the head and spine upward carefully, applying a slow stretch to the spine. Doctors do this by attaching a halo (a metal ring…
Prosthetic Materials
A prosthesis is a permanent or temporary replacement for a missing or malfunctioning structure. Care is taken to determine if the patient is allergic to the prosthetic material. Share this…