• A brachioplasty, commonly called an arm lift, is a surgical procedure to reshape and provide improved contour to the upper arms and connecting area of chest wall. (wikipedia.org)
  • Although "brachioplasty" is commonly used to describe a specific procedure for the upper arms, the term can also be used to describe any surgical arm contouring. (wikipedia.org)
  • In this procedure anchoring of the arm flap to the axillary fascia is secured along with strong superficial fascial system repair of incisions. (wikipedia.org)
  • This surgical procedure is used to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon, the large tendon that travels down the back of the ankle. (wkhs.com)
  • In a pubovaginal sling procedure , the surgeon makes a small incision in the abdomen or leg. (thehealthcast.com)
  • Any surgical procedure may result in complications. (nuffieldhealth.com)
  • This surgical procedure is performed to help relieve pain in the foot and correct deformities in the midfoot caused by injury, trauma, arthritis, or genetic defect. (michiganortho.com)
  • The ankle is often placed in a specialized brace or half-cast that will allow for swelling after the procedure. (michiganortho.com)
  • A surgical procedure in which an incision is made to access the fracture site, and the broken pieces are realigned. (urgentcarebne.com.au)
  • The surgical procedure has been well described. (vin.com)
  • Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which an arthroscope, a small soft flexible tube with a light and video camera at the end, is inserted into a joint to evaluate and treat a variety of conditions. (edensortho.com)
  • At the end of the procedure, the surgical incisions are closed by sutures, and a soft sterile dressing is applied. (edensortho.com)
  • Flatfoot reconstruction surgery is a surgical procedure that is aimed at correcting the deformity in the arch of the foot. (apachefoot.com)
  • The procedure is usually recommended for patients with severe flatfoot that has not responded to non-surgical treatments such as braces and orthotics. (apachefoot.com)
  • The procedure involves the use of several surgical techniques to correct the deformity in the arch of the foot. (apachefoot.com)
  • This surgery is an outpatient procedure that's performed through small incisions around your knee joint. (mayoclinichealthsystem.org)
  • Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that requires only tiny incisions to correct foot structures. (drsibel.com)
  • This is a surgical procedure in which the fracture site is adequately exposed and reduction of the fracture is done. (mohawkvalleyortho.com)
  • Tibial derotational osteotomy is a surgical procedure employed to treat rotational deformities of the tibia, such as tibial torsion. (freudigmanortho.com)
  • BPAP="BiPAP/CPAP" BLADCATH="Bladder catheter" CASTSPLINT="Cast, splint or wrap" CENTLINE="Central line" CPR="CPR" ENDOINT="Endotracheal intubation" INCDRAIN="Incision and drainage (I & D)" IVFLUIDS="IV fluids" LUMBAR="Lumbar puncture (LP)" NEBUTHER="Nebulizer therapy" PELVIC="Pelvic exam" SKINADH="Skin adhesives" SUTURE="Suturing/Staples" OTHPROC="Other procedure" TOTPROC="Total number of procedures provided" MED="Were medications given at this visit or prescribed at ED discharge? (cdc.gov)
  • The incision is closed with sutures or surgical staples. (wkhs.com)
  • But I had to keep that incision dry until the sutures came out. (docontherun.com)
  • This case report may provide new findings confirming the usefulness of this surgical approach for distal radius fractures. (hindawi.com)
  • Surgical therapy is recommended for fractures that are completely displaced and cannot be corrected with a cast. (westchesterhandandwrist.com)
  • Scaphoid fractures require casting or surgery. (chesapeakehand.com)
  • Fractures located near the thumb (distal pole) heal well with casting. (chesapeakehand.com)
  • Surgery for scaphoid fractures can be done through a tiny incision when the bone fragments do not need to be reduced (manipulated). (chesapeakehand.com)
  • A recent study by Sarah Shaffer, Dr. Susan Stover and colleagues at the J.D. Busschers E et al (2008) Surgical repair of mid-body proximal sesamoid bone fractures in 25 horses. (clicksold.com)
  • Other conditions such as broken skin, bone displacement, unstable fractures, misaligned bones, and bones healing in an improper position may also require surgical repair. (mohawkvalleyortho.com)
  • CONCLUSION: Compared with mini-plate fixation, MIF has the advantages of small incision length, superior range of motion of thr wrist joint, and better maintenance of the physiological radian, providing a promising approach for clinical and surgical treatment of DRMDJ fractures. (bvsalud.org)
  • Le but de notre travail est de déterminer les aspects thérapeutique et évolutif des fractures diaphysaires de la jambe prises en charge au Service de Traumatologie du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Joseph Ravoahangy Andrianavalona (CHU-JRA) Madagascar. (bvsalud.org)
  • Based on the skin condition, we considered conservative treatment by external fixation using a splint or cast to be difficult, and surgery after improvement of the skin state would be more invasive due to bone union and, therefore, planned minimally invasive locking plate osteosynthesis. (hindawi.com)
  • If you break a bone and a doctor puts a cast on your leg it will hold your leg still so the bone can heal. (docontherun.com)
  • If the broken bone is in a good position, a cast may be applied until the bone heals. (oamkg.com)
  • Sometimes, the position of the bone is so much out of place that it cannot be corrected or kept corrected in a cast. (oamkg.com)
  • Depending on the fracture, there are a number of options for holding the bone in the correct position, including a cast, metal pins (usually stainless steel or titanium), a plate and screws, an external fixator (a device for which most of the hardware remains outside of the body), or any combination of these techniques. (oamkg.com)
  • After the bone is properly aligned, a splint or cast may be placed on your arm. (oamkg.com)
  • If the bone is aligned properly even after the fracture, a plaster cast may be enough to allow it to heal on its own. (westchesterhandandwrist.com)
  • The surgical approach is determined by the fracture location in the bone. (chesapeakehand.com)
  • The surgeon then uses a combination of surgical techniques such as bone grafting and tendon transfers to realign and stabilize the arch of the foot. (apachefoot.com)
  • Your surgeon performs an osteotomy (surgical cut of the bone) of the tibia and fibula, normally above the ankle. (freudigmanortho.com)
  • A cast will be placed beginning at the pin and covering the entire leg and foot which holds the legs from moving while the new bone develops. (freudigmanortho.com)
  • Most surgical incisions must be kept clean and dry until the stitches or staples are removed. (oamkg.com)
  • Once the corrections are made, the surgeon closes the incisions with stitches and applies a cast to protect the foot. (apachefoot.com)
  • During this surgery, the surgeon makes a surgical cut (incision) and harvests the tendon of an extra muscle that is moved from another place and stitches it to the tendon of the non-working muscle. (hdkino.org)
  • An incision is made in the back of the ankle to access the ruptured tendon. (wkhs.com)
  • Ability to work and owner satisfaction following surgical repair of common calcanean tendon injuries in working dogs in New Zealand. (vin.com)
  • Ten New Zealand Huntaway or Heading dogs (working Collies) with complete or partial tears of the common calcanean tendon, were treated by locking-loop suturing and casting, with (7) or without (3), a calcaneotibial screw. (vin.com)
  • The newly transferred tendon is protected by a cast or splint until the tendon heals to its new position in one to two months. (hdkino.org)
  • The surgical treatments for RA of the hand and wrist include synovectomy, tenosynovectomy, tendon realignment, reconstructive surgery or arthroplasty, and arthrodesis. (medscape.com)
  • Dressing protectors are covers made of plastic or synthetic rubber-like material designed to protect surgical incisions, dressings, and vascular access sites while showering, sponge bathing, or any other daily activities involving water. (healthproductsforyou.com)
  • Health Products For You offers a vast catalog of bandage cover for finger, arms, elbows, knees, and legs in different sizes to protect compression wraps, casts, dressings, bandages while showering. (healthproductsforyou.com)
  • The H 2 O Shield™ PICC Line Shower Cover provides comfortable water protection for PICCs, wounds, casts, and dressings so users can shower with confidence. (mighty-well.com)
  • As we previously reported, surgery was performed using the Henry approach through a 10 mm incision starting from 15 mm proximal to the radial styloid process at 9 days after injury [ 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • The surgeon looks at the images from the camera on a screen to make a diagnosis and then uses miniature surgical instruments to perform the surgery. (ncspecialty.com)
  • However, if you have an initial splint or a cast that is not water-proof, or had surgery, you must keep it dry. (oamkg.com)
  • Most patients will be able to resume light activities, such as swimming or exercising the lower body in the gym, within a month or two after the cast is taken off or after within a month or two after surgery. (oamkg.com)
  • Almost all patients will have some stiffness in the wrist, which will generally lessen in the month or two after the cast is taken off or after surgery. (oamkg.com)
  • A cast or splint is worn for some time following surgery. (chesapeakehand.com)
  • His healthcare provider at Urgent Care Brisbane skillfully realigned his bones without surgery and applied a cast to hold them in place while they healed. (urgentcarebne.com.au)
  • Elbow arthroscopy, also referred to as keyhole or minimally invasive surgery, is performed through tiny incisions to evaluate and treat several elbow conditions. (edensortho.com)
  • After the surgery, the foot is usually immobilized with a cast or a special boot for several weeks to allow the bones and tissues to heal properly. (apachefoot.com)
  • Reconstructive foot and ankle surgery is a specialized field of medicine that deals with the surgical treatment of foot and ankle conditions. (apachefoot.com)
  • Surgery may be done through tiny incisions using an arthroscope. (mayoclinichealthsystem.org)
  • Treatment may include a splint, cast or surgery, depending on the severity and amount of displacement of the fracture. (mayoclinichealthsystem.org)
  • Following surgery, Dr. Sibel and Dr. Savage close your incisions and wrap the surgical area in bandages. (drsibel.com)
  • Depending on the reason for your surgery, you may also need to use a splint or a cast to keep your foot or ankle stable. (drsibel.com)
  • Dr. Sibel and Dr. Savage monitor your foot or ankle after surgery and can remove the splint or cast when you can regain normal functionality. (drsibel.com)
  • Because the surgery only requires tiny incisions, you can expect a much faster recovery time than with traditional surgery. (drsibel.com)
  • Trauma surgery is a surgical specialty that deals with accidents and injuries caused by impact to the body. (mohawkvalleyortho.com)
  • The only between-group difference in rehabilitation was that the surgery group wore an immobilizing cast during the postoperative period. (medscape.com)
  • Your joint will be filled with fluid to make the elbow structures more visible on the camera, and then the surgeon will make a series of small incisions for the camera and instruments. (ncspecialty.com)
  • With any type of bunionectomy, your surgeon will make one or more incisions (cuts) near your big toe. (nuffieldhealth.com)
  • Due to the skin state, conservative treatment by external fixation, such as splinting and casting, was difficult. (hindawi.com)
  • Your surgeon will first align the bones through an incision and use fixation devices like pins or metal implants to hold the bones in place while the wound heals. (mohawkvalleyortho.com)
  • Patients in the MIF group had a smaller surgical incision length (0.49 ± 0.06 cm) compared to those in the mini-plate fixation group (4.41 ± 0.73 cm) (t = 22.438, p = 0.000). (bvsalud.org)
  • In addition, one case in the mini-plate fixation group experienced re-fracture following the removal of the internal fixation, and the fracture healed after reduction and cast fixation. (bvsalud.org)
  • Inspect the incision site for complications at 10 days, then redress for a further 5 weeks with weekly checks. (vin.com)
  • The surgical incisions are closed in layers and a sterile dressing is applied. (freudigmanortho.com)
  • Doctors treat most broken bones with a cast , splint , or brace. (kidshealth.org)
  • Sometimes the displaced bones are put back in place before the cast, splint, or brace is put on. (kidshealth.org)
  • Surgical plates, screws, or wires might keep the bones in place. (kidshealth.org)
  • After alignment of bones, your doctor will place a splint or cast on your arm. (westchesterhandandwrist.com)
  • Open reduction technique involves directly accessing and aligning of the broken bones through an incision. (westchesterhandandwrist.com)
  • An incision is made on the top of the foot and the area around the midfoot bones is examined. (michiganortho.com)
  • A synthetic cast is applied to hold the bones in place while they heal. (urgentcarebne.com.au)
  • Once the patient is asleep, the surgeon makes several incisions in the foot to gain access to the bones and tissues. (apachefoot.com)
  • A cast or a splint may be placed to hold the bones in place. (mohawkvalleyortho.com)
  • The typical brachioplasty involves removing excessive loose skin via surgical excision, leaving a significant scar along the bottom of the upper arms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Surgical management involves open reapposition of ruptured tendons and sustained immobilisation for 6 weeks to protect the repair. (vin.com)
  • The surgical technique used in the study involves making an incision at the superior aspect of the sternum, mobilizing the donor C7 nerve on the nonparalyzed side, sectioning it as distally as possible but proximal to the point at which it combines with other nerves, and routing it between the spinal column and esophagus. (medscape.com)
  • Depending on your specific needs, Dr. Sibel and Dr. Savage create a tailored surgical plan to address your foot and ankle issues. (drsibel.com)
  • General anesthesia uses intravenous and inhaled agents to allow adequate surgical access to the operative site. (medscape.com)
  • Under the right conditions such as adequate skin elasticity and minimal excess skin, the surgical incision for the brachioplasty can be placed under the arm. (wikipedia.org)
  • Minimal incision brachioplasty includes lipoplasty of the upper arm, wide-axillary and upper-arm skin excision, and dermal suspension of the upper-arm skin to the axillary fascia. (wikipedia.org)
  • The cast can be bivalved to allow dressing changes with minimal sedation and reuse of the halved cast. (vin.com)
  • This technique uses a mold to mark the incision in an italic double S-shape for better incision control, symmetrical and smaller scars. (wikipedia.org)
  • It allows the surgeon to make tinier incisions and use smaller instruments than traditional open surgeries, reducing the recovery time required. (ncspecialty.com)
  • The first step in an elbow fusion is an incision down the back of the elbow. (eorthopod.com)
  • Your surgeon will place a cast or a splint to restrict the movement of the elbow. (edensortho.com)
  • In other cases, a torn meniscus requires surgical treatment. (mayoclinichealthsystem.org)
  • [ 6 ] Surgical treatment is much more likely to be successful if it is implemented early in the course of the deformity. (medscape.com)
  • Specific treatment options range from simple observation to surgical lengthening of muscles or tendons in the lower extremity. (medscape.com)
  • Recoded from INJPOISAD" INJPOISAD="Is visit related to an injury/trauma, overdose/poisoning or adverse effect of medical/surgical treatment? (cdc.gov)
  • The surgeon makes an incision, or several small incisions when done laparoscopically, in the abdomen. (thehealthcast.com)
  • Otherwise, a relatively small incision at the base of the thumb is needed. (chesapeakehand.com)
  • This is an accurate description of arthroscopic procedures, which involve making tiny incisions and inserting a camera to get a close-up view of the joint. (ncspecialty.com)
  • The patient is placed in a cast for four to eight weeks, and should avoid putting weight on the foot while it heals. (wkhs.com)
  • Minimally invasive locking plate osteosynthesis was performed, and there was no skin lesion at this incision site. (hindawi.com)
  • In these cases, if the patient wants to continue in their sport, surgical reconstruction is performed. (randyluomd.com)
  • Immobilization (eg, casting) is needed during the first 2 stages to allow new blood vessels to grow. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The team includes multiple board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons who have the experience, expertise, and commitment to advanced surgical approaches that result in the highest level of care for patients of all ages. (ncspecialty.com)
  • Instructions on cast care and bathing will be provided. (freudigmanortho.com)
  • Surgical repair can restore function and should be recommended in working dogs. (vin.com)
  • This is despite surgical intervention being controversial in humans. (vin.com)
  • When a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) develops joint deformities in the hand or wrist that are unresponsive to medical management, surgical intervention is often necessary. (medscape.com)
  • Appropriately timed surgical intervention helps alleviate pain, improve function, retard progression of the disease, and improve appearance. (medscape.com)
  • In this patient, there was no skin lesion at this incision site, which allowed this surgical technique (Figure 3(a) ). (hindawi.com)
  • Your arm may be plaster-cast to restrict movement during recovery. (ncspecialty.com)
  • In an extended brachioplasty, the incision and excision of skin continues along the upper arm onto the area under the arm along the chest wall. (wikipedia.org)
  • Your Brooklyn dermatologist numbs the area and removes the mole using one of several methods, including: Surgical shaving. (archivebay.com)
  • Avoid any narrow, high-heeled shoes that might put pressure on the surgical area. (nuffieldhealth.com)
  • Wanneer er een indicatie is voor een open repositie van de geluxeerde heup bij patiënten met Graf D/III/IV DDH, verricht deze met een anterieure (direct of anterolateraal), of mediale chirurgisch benadering, gebaseerd op de voorkeur, opleiding en ervaring van de behandelend orthopedisch chirurg. (richtlijnendatabase.nl)
  • La prise en charge d'une fracture de jambe est fonction de la classification de la lésion, du plateau technique et de l'expérience du chirurgien. (bvsalud.org)
  • Anesthesia enables a patient to tolerate surgical procedures that would otherwise inflict unbearable pain, potentiate extreme physiologic exacerbations, and result in unpleasant memories. (medscape.com)
  • After the cast is removed, the doctor may recommend physical therapy to help improve the function and motion of your injured wrist. (westchesterhandandwrist.com)