This test uses a magnetic field, radiofrequency pulses, and a computer to produce detailed images of body structures in multiple planes. Some people may need an IV put in place so caregivers can inject a contrast solution into their veins. This depends on the exam the doctor has ordered. MRI is a more detailed tool than x-ray and ultrasound and for certain organs or areas of the body, it provides better images than CT.
A torn meniscus is a common knee injury. Meniscus repair is a procedure that treats this type of injury, by either repairing or removing the damaged part of the meniscus.
In which your surgeon gains access using a series of small band-aid incisions, and performs the procedure with specially made surgical tools that are inserted through incisions.
In an osteotomy, the hip bones are cut, reshaped, and fixed in a new position to take pressure off of the hip joint. This procedure is used only rarely to treat osteoarthritis of the hip. It can be an option for younger patients in order to delay having to undergo a total hip replacement surgery.
Also called "knee resurfacing," this is an alternative to total knee replacement. It allows the patient to retain part of their original knee joint while also receiving some new, artificial parts.
Physical therapy (PT) can help patients regain strength or mobility, relearn skills, or find new ways of doing everyday tasks. The goal of PT is for people to be able to return to their normal activities.
PRP injections are made from a person's own blood. Platelets clot, which promotes healing in wounds and soft tissue where it may have been failing otherwise.
