A posterior spinal fusion is a treatment for scoliosis and degenerative disc disease. The surgeon fuses vertebrae with the help of cement, rods or screws to give you more spinal stability. This type of surgery can be approached from your abdomen...
According to Carol Porth in "Essentials of Pathophysiology," metastatic bone disease is cancer that originated in another body part and traveled to settle in the bone. Bone metastasis is the most common bone malignancy and occurs most often in the...
Nearly 75 percent of children 5 to 17 years of age have at least one cardiovascular disease risk factor, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. Unfortunately, many schools provide an abundance of unhealthy snack options for kids...
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, or AAOS, points out that the types of artificial hips used in joint replacement are the same regardless of the surgical approach. The choice to use a cemented, cementless or hybrid hip replacement is...
Kyphoplasty is a radiologic procedure in which a balloon is inserted between the vertebrae to restore them to their normal height and position. Bone concrete is then injected between the bones to keep them in their corrected positions. According...
Hip replacement surgery is also called a total hip arthroplasty. Included in the hip is a ball and socket joint, which is made of bone. In hip replacement surgery, the ball and socket joint is replaced with ball and joint components made of...
