- ArthritisBaker’s cyst: a fluid- filled cyst that develops at the back of the knee due to the accumulation of synovial fluid. It commonly occurs with knee conditions such as meniscal tear, knee arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Endometriosis
- MRIWhen you present with these symptoms, your doctor may order imaging tests like X-rays, CT scans and MRI to confirm a diagnosis of non-union. The treatment of non-union fractures can be achieved by non-surgical or surgical procedures.
- X-Rays
- Computed TomographyX-rays will be obtained peri-operatively. It will also include a skyline X-ray of the patella to assess its location with respect to the knee. Occasionally CT scans are also obtained to allow a better determination of the degree of dislocation and bony anatomy.
- General Surgery
- Orthopedics
- ArthroscopyThe initial arthroscopy for the biopsy is preformed as a day surgery procedure. The implantation surgery requires a hospital stay of two to three days. The procedure is usually performed under a general anaesthetic and supplemented with a femoral nerve block to help the post-operative pain.
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- Hand SurgeryAbstract: Tendon Transfers to the Shoulder for Paralysis of the Brachial Plexus. 27th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Hand Surgery, 1997.
- Orthopedic Surgery
- ArthroscopyThe procedure involves taking a biopsy (sample) of the healthy cartilage from the knee through an arthroscopy (keyhole surgery). The size of the defect will also be assessed at this time. The cartilage biopsy is processed in a laboratory where the cartilage cells will be cultivated in a matrix and this takes approximately four to six weeks. Once the matrix or cartilage is ready, it will then be re-implanted. The re-implantation occurs through an arthrotomy where the joint is opened through a small incision to allow accurate placement of the cartilage graft.
- Knee ReplacementThe purpose of the procedure is to allow young people to remain active without the concerns of wearing out a knee replacement. The osteotomy will slow down the wear of the knee and buy time for the knee and delay a knee replacement.
- Knee ArthroscopyKnee arthroscopy is performed under local, spinal or general anesthesia. Your anesthesiologist will decide the best method for you depending on your age and health condition.
- Sports MedicineThe Use of Bone Morphogenetic Proteins to Heal Fractures, Articular Cartilage Defects and Ligament and Tendon Injuries. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review 6:118-125, 1998.
- Physical Therapy