Η εγχείρηση Ολικής Αρθροπλαστικής Γόνατος (ΟΑΓ) είναι μια ευρέως διαδεδομένη και εξαιρετικά επιτυχημένη επέμβαση που χρησιμοποιείται για την ανακούφιση του πόνου, την αποκατάσταση της λειτουργίας και τη βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής των ατόμων που υποφέρουν από σοβαρή αρθρίτιδα του γόνατος . Παρόλο που η ΟΑΓ θεωρείται γενικά μια ασφαλής και αποτελεσματική θεραπεία, όπως και όλες […]
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most commonly performed orthopedic surgeries worldwide. Its purpose is to relieve pain, improve joint function, and enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from severe arthritis or joint degeneration of the knee. Despite the high percentage...
Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), also known as knee replacement surgery, is a surgical procedure aimed at relieving pain and restoring function in individuals suffering from severe knee arthritis. As one of the most successful and cost-effective orthopedic procedures, TKA offers significant benefits that improve the quality of life for patients. These benefits include pain relief, improved mobility, enhanced functionality, and better mental health.
Minimally invasive orthopedic surgery (MIOS) has revolutionized the field of orthopedics, offering numerous benefits compared to traditional open surgical techniques. This approach utilizes small incisions and advanced technologies to treat musculoskeletal conditions, leading to faster recovery times, reduced pain, and minimized scarring for patients. As the demand for more efficient and less invasive medical treatments increases, MIOS continues to expand its applications and improve outcomes for patients.
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a degenerative disease caused by the progressive wear and tear of the joint cartilage. It often occurs in older age. Osteoarthritis is broadly classified into two categories. In the first category, the degeneration of the cartilage occurs without a known cause and is called primary osteoarthritis. In the second case, osteoarthritis is due to a specific cause
Chronic pain is a significant health issue, especially among the elderly population. Unfortunately, non-cancer chronic pain is not well understood by the medical community, as it typically does not respond to a single medication. The internationally accepted definition of chronic pain highlights that pain is a personal, individualized experience...
Knee pain (gonalgia) is a common complaint across all ages. Possible causes can stem from the bones that make up the joint (tibia, femur, patella) or from the soft tissues such as ligaments, articular cartilage, menisci, and tendons that support or surround the knee.
Pain localized in the lower back, medically referred to as lumbago, is defined as occurring in the area beneath the chest down to the horizontal line that connects the buttocks. Often, lumbago is accompanied by sciatica, meaning the pain extends along the thigh and calf, reaching in some cases all the way to the toes. Lumbago is...
The shoulder is a joint with a large range of motion. To achieve this, nature has designed a joint involving two bones (the humerus and scapula) and a multitude of muscles, ligaments, and tendons whose purpose is to keep the shoulder joint in place and to move it in nearly all directions (360-degree rotation).
Cervical pain, as referenced in medical literature, is the pain that originates from the cervical spine and the soft tissues surrounding it, and it is a common issue among modern urban dwellers. Neck pain requires particular attention when it results from any direct injury to the spine or the head.
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