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Unicompartmental Prosthesis: Benefits and Indications

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 single-compartment knee replacement, in fact, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure … Continue reading Unicompartmental Prosthesis: Benefits and Indications

Baker cyst: what it is, symptoms and treatments

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 manifestation of another associated and preexisting pathology. So let's see what … Continue reading Baker cyst: what it is, symptoms and treatments