As an orthopedic surgeon for over 20 years at the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, I have always believed that understanding the surgical or conservative treatment options for your condition is essential to building a relationship of trust with your doctor and the healthcare facility you choose.
Therefore, part of my job is to provide the patient with clear and up-to-date information on the types of surgery, the postoperative course, and rehabilitation aspects in the treatment of the knee and hip in adults.
“A WELL-INFORMED PATIENT IS THE STARTING POINT FOR THERAPEUTIC SUCCESS.”
Severe arthrosis of the knee can be generalized to the entire joint or confined to only a small part, a so-called compartment of the knee: in this specific case, this arthrotic condition can be treated with a smaller-than-total prosthesis, called a unicompartmental prosthesis. The …
Baker cyst appears as a fluid-filled nodule or sac located behind the knee. Its presence is, in some cases, asymptomatic while, in others, it is associated with swelling, pain, or sensation of joint stiffness. In reality, however, Baker's cyst is nothing more than the …
Sclerosis of the acetabular roofs: what does it mean when we find this wording in an X-ray report and what is its correlation with coxarthrosis? What solutions can be adopted?
