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  2. Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction - Wikipedia

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    Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, colloquially known as Tommy John surgery, is a surgical graft procedure where the ulnar collateral ligament in the medial elbow is replaced with either a tendon from elsewhere in the patient's body, or with one from a deceased donor.

  3. Arthrogram - Wikipedia

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    MR arthrography is most often used in evaluation of the hip and acetabular labrum, of the shoulder rotator cuff and glenoid labrum, and less often in the wrist. [2] Arthrograms can be diagnostic and therapeutic. Therapeutic arthrograms often distend the joint with cortisone and lidocaine, with a common site being the shoulder.

  4. Arthroscopy - Wikipedia

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    The procedures are more commonly performed to treat meniscus injury and to perform anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. [ 3 ] While knee arthroscopy is commonly used for partial meniscectomy (trimming a torn meniscus) on middle aged to older adults with knee pain, the claimed positive results seem to lack scientific evidence. [ 4 ]

  5. Jacob deGrom has reconstructive elbow surgery, Rangers say ...

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    Jacob deGrom had reconstructive surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow Monday, and Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said the procedure went well. The typical ...

  6. Arthrocentesis - Wikipedia

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    Arthrocentesis, or joint aspiration, is the clinical procedure performed to diagnose and, in some cases, treat musculoskeletal conditions.The procedure entails using a syringe to collect synovial fluid from or inject medication into the joint capsule.

  7. Upper-limb surgery in tetraplegia - Wikipedia

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    Elbow extension is an important part of upper limb surgical reconstruction in patients with tetraplegia. Although gravity can extend the arm, active elbow extension is needed to maintain a stable arm while extended in space. This is needed to reach for something or replace an object. [25]

  8. Arthroplasty - Wikipedia

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    Arthroplasty (literally "[re-]forming of joint") is an orthopedic surgical procedure where the articular surface of a musculoskeletal joint is replaced, remodeled, or realigned by osteotomy or some other procedure. It is an elective procedure that is done to relieve pain and restore function to the joint after damage by arthritis or some other ...

  9. A New Test Could Help Identify Alzheimer's Risk Up To 10 ...

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    "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia affecting more than three million Americans a ...