There are several different orthopedic surgeries that are undertaken by surgeons. These operations address various body parts, and although they are still invasive procedures, many are very routine.

Thanks to advances in technology, some are also minimally invasive now. Your orthopedic doctor will help you understand the particular operation you need, including what it involves, what the dangers are, and what other choices you may have if any.

If you've been told you need surgery, understanding whether what you're dealing with is normal or not helps. Here are some of the most common orthopedic surgeries for that reason.

Knee Replacement

The knee is one of the most used joints in the body, but that means it's also overused to the point of injury, sadly. Knee replacement surgery can replace some (partial replacement) or all (total replacement) of the artificial joint of the knee with one.

This is required in most cases because the cartilage has been weakened in the joint, limiting movement or making it very difficult to move. There are a variety of factors, like knee trauma, bursitis, and obesity, that can cause this.

ACL Surgery

An integral part of the knee is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and it runs diagonally across the front. It helps to keep you stable as your leg rotates. Reconstructive surgery is needed to repair it if this ligament has been broken.

This surgery includes taking part of a tendon and grafting it onto the injured part of the ACL from elsewhere in the body. This surgery is typically not major, and the patient will be able to return home the same day.

Hip Replacement

The hip is another prevalent joint that is frequently replaced. The acetabulum (the socket) and the femoral head make up the hip (the ball).

The cartilage in the hip and wear over time, particularly if it is weakened, is similar to the knee. There are also two separate types of replacement surgery, including the knee.

The whole joint is replaced in many instances. There is, however, another procedure known as Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, which removes only the damaged portion of the joint. However, this isn't always a choice.

Shoulder Replacement

Another common surgery for joint replacement is on the hip. The shoulder is constantly put under a lot of tension, much like the knee or the hip.

The upper portion of the humerus, the bone in the upper arm, is usually removed and replaced with a ball of metal. In order to repair the damaged portion of the plug, a plastic substitute is then placed in.

However, if the rotator cuff is also damaged, the socket is normally made of metal and the arm bone is used to replace the plastic.

Arthroscopy

An arthroscopy is an operation on the knee or shoulder that can be performed. In order to get a clear picture of the injury, it is one of the minimally invasive orthopedic procedures that allows the surgeon to insert a small camera in the body near the joint.

Before repairing either the knee or the elbow, you will need to get an arthroscopy done so that the surgeon knows how serious the damage is and what exactly needs to be done.

Joint Fusion

There will come a time when you have to have a joint fusion procedure if you suffer from arthritis. Cartilage is removed from an uninjured portion of the body during this surgery and grafted onto a region where the cartilage has been weakened.

When this is finished, to help stabilize the joint, the bones on each side are actually fused together. On the feet, ankles, spine, or fingers, this operation may be performed.

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