Orthopaedics
Partial or total knee replacement: assessing eligibility
Partial knee replacement is an eligibility decision, not simply a smaller version of total replacement. Learn what to clarify before choosing a proposal.
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Robotic-assisted joint replacement: clarifying the proposed benefits
Robotic assistance is a surgical tool, not a guarantee. Learn what to ask about planning, imaging, surgeon experience and a joint replacement quote.
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Orthopaedics
Rotator cuff tear: when to discuss repair and why timing matters
A rotator cuff tear does not have one universal timetable. Discuss injury history, repairability, symptoms and the practical commitment before surgery.
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Reverse or anatomical shoulder replacement: why muscle function matters
Reverse and anatomical shoulder replacements use different mechanics. Understand why muscle function matters and what to ask before selecting a proposal.
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Hip impingement: when arthroscopy addresses a defined problem
Hip impingement surgery should address a defined source of symptoms. Learn how to discuss imaging findings, joint preservation and an arthroscopy proposal.
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Osteonecrosis of the femoral head: why collapse changes the discussion
Femoral-head osteonecrosis treatment depends on the stage and joint condition. Discuss collapse, preservation proposals and the limits of advertised claims.
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Ankle fusion or replacement: comparing different surgical goals
Ankle fusion and replacement have different implications for motion and follow-up. Learn how to compare goals, joint findings and the practical care plan.
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A fracture that is not healing: assessment before another operation
A fracture nonunion needs an explanation of why healing has stalled. Learn what to discuss before repeat fixation, grafting or another treatment plan.
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Joint replacement infection: why a separate diagnostic and treatment plan is needed
Suspected joint replacement infection changes the plan before revision. Understand diagnostic uncertainty, antibiotic records and coordinated follow-up.
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Hip replacement dislocation: urgent care and recurrent instability review
A dislocated hip replacement needs urgent local care. After reduction, recurrent episodes require a separate review of instability and the original implant.
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A fracture around a joint replacement: retaining or revising the implant
A fracture beside a hip or knee implant needs assessment of both the bone and the fixation. Understand why plate fixation and revision may be different plans.
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Aseptic implant loosening: confirming the source of pain
Aseptic loosening means loosening without infection. Learn what should support that conclusion and how it changes a revision decision.
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