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2. Orthopedic surgery - Wikipedia

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   Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics (alternative spelling orthopaedics) is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. [1] Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital ...

3. Medical specialty - Wikipedia

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   Medical specialty. A medical specialty is a branch of medical practice that is focused on a defined group of patients, diseases, skills, or philosophy. Examples include those branches of medicine that deal exclusively with children (pediatrics), cancer (oncology), laboratory medicine (pathology), or primary care (family medicine).

4. Knee replacement - Wikipedia

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   Knee replacement. Knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability, most commonly offered when joint pain is not diminished by conservative sources. [1][2] It may also be performed for other knee diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

5. James Andrews (physician) - Wikipedia

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   James Andrews (physician) James Andrews (born May 2, 1942) is retired American orthopedic surgeon. He is a surgeon for knee, elbow, and shoulder injuries [1][2][3] and is a specialist in repairing damaged ligaments. Practicing in Gulf Breeze, Florida, Andrews has become one of the best-known and most popular orthopedic surgeons and has ...

6. Joint replacement - Wikipedia

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   Joint replacement is a procedure of orthopedic surgery known also as arthroplasty, in which an arthritic or dysfunctional joint surface is replaced with an orthopedic prosthesis. Joint replacement is considered as a treatment when severe joint pain or dysfunction is not alleviated by less-invasive therapies. Joint replacement surgery is often ...

7. Orthotics - Wikipedia

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   [17] [40] [41] They have two orthotic joints: an ankle joint between the foot and lower leg shells and a knee joint between the lower leg and thigh shells. [citation needed] KAFOs can be roughly divided into three variants, depending on whether the mechanical knee joint is: locked, unlocked or locked and unlocked. [medical citation needed]