Organ donation is the process by which a person can donate a healthy organ to replace the unhealthy organ of another person. Some organs are donated after the donor has died. Other organ donations are made by healthy friends or relatives who decide to help a loved one who is experiencing organ failure. 4 types […]
Setting realistic expectations for patients is an issue plastic surgeons deal with every day. Nobody enjoys disappointing people who may not fully understand the limitations of plastic surgery or liposuction. However, it is necessary to be direct and honest about possible outcomes and what is realistic. Liposuction has the most misconception of the five most […]
The main purpose of hip replacement surgery (also called hip arthroplasty) is to restore the integrity of the ball-and-socket joint between the thigh bone and pelvis, typically in patients with hip arthritis. It is done to reduce persistent hip pain and/or disability that occurs when the hip is compromised. Common diagnoses that may lead to […]
Hip replacement surgery (hip arthroplasty) involves removing a damaged or diseased hip joint and replacing it with an artificial implant. This surgery reduces pain and improves mobility in patients with lingering symptoms of hip osteoarthritis. The most common type of this surgery is a total hip replacement, in which the acetabulum (hip socket) and the […]