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A total knee replacement consists in implanting three artificial components (tibial, femoral and...READ MORE...Mosaicplasty: a technical solution to cartilage graftsWhy perform a cartilage graft ? The cartilage covering the bone, which ensures joint movement and mobility, is fragile. Damage can occur resulting in varying...READ MORE...Sports surgery for sports injuriesSports injuries in figures According to the Health Barometer 2000, nearly half the French population (44%) reported having played a sport over the past seven...READ MORE...Acromioclavicular luxationWhat is an acromioclavicular luxation ? The acromioclavicular joint is part of the shoulder connecting the acromion, bony part at the top of the shoulder...READ MORE...Subacromial impingement : diagnosis, causes and treatmentWhat is a subacromial impingement ? From the age of 40, pain in the shoulder is often caused by what is called subacromial impingement, a...READ MORE...The Ankle surgeryThe ankle and its ailments The ankle is the joint between the lower part of the tibia and fibula and the upper part of the...READ MORE...Calcific tendonitis, treatment and managementThis starts out as a calcific deposit on the tendons The “rotator cuff” is the group of tendons which connect the muscles to the bones...READ MORE...Clavicle or collarbone SurgeryClavicle fracture: recovery is usually spontaneous Clavicle fractures are relatively common, and generally occur among young people. The fracture is caused most frequently in an...READ MORE...DislocationCommonly referred to as dislocation, luxation is a trauma to a joint. Caused by a violent blow or by a sudden or unusual movement,...READ MORE...Elbow surgery : regaining arm mobilityElbow stiffness : a debilitating disorder The elbow is a joint connecting three bones: the humerus, the ulna and the radius. The way in which...READ MORE...The Knee surgery : an operation for every case !The knee, a vital and fragile joint ! The knee is the joint between the lower part of the femur and the higher part of...READ MORE...Ankle SprainThe ankle is a very complex, mobile joint that bears the full weight of the body and enables movement. It is under a lot...READ MORE...Tendon damage and ruptureThere are numerous tendons in the human body. These thick cords, which are extensions of the muscle and attach the muscle to the bone,...READ MORE...Osteoarthritis : Cartilage wear and tearOsteoarthritis is a common, chronic joint disorder characterized by cartilage degeneration. What is joint cartilage ? Cartilage is the connective tissue composed mainly of chondrocytes and...READ MORE...Total knee remplacementA total knee remplacement consists in replacing the damaged with an artificial joint. This procedure has been performed for several decades and is now...READ MORE...Anterior cruciate ligament ruptureAnterior cruciate ligament rupture is a serious knee strain General information The knee is a complex joint at the intersection between the leg and the thigh...READ MORE...Achilles tendon inflammationThe Achilles tendon, also called the calcaneal tendon, connects the triceps surae (calf muscle comprising the medial and lateral gastrocnemius and the soleus) to...READ MORE...Bone grafts : in which cases ?A bone graft is a surgical procedure to reimplant a piece of bone to reduce or repair bone damage. Two types of bone graft Autografts The surgeon...READ MORE...Heel painHeel pain, also called "plantar talalgia", can be associated with various diseases or traumas. The pain can be inferior (underneath), posterior (behind) or over...READ MORE...Patella painPatella pain, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, is linked to cartilage damage. General information The knee is a complex, weight-bearing joint located at the intersection between the...READ MORE...Osteoarthritis surgery : considering joint replacementOsteoarthritis is a degenerative disease for which only the symptoms can be treated with drugs. To recover freedom of movement and overcome disability caused...READ MORE...Clavicle fractureThe clavicle (or collarbone) is a long, very mobile, s-shaped bone located in the anterior-superior thoracic region. The lateral end articulates with the acromion...READ MORE...Platelet rich plasma injections (PRP) : principles and applicationsWhat is platelet injection ? A platelet injection is a simple, natural and innovative method of treating numerous orthopedic conditions (tendonitis, muscle or joint injuries,...READ MORE...Quadriceps tendon ruptureQuadriceps tendon Tendons are thick cords that attach the muscles to the bone, and participate in movement and joint stabilization. The quadriceps tendon is located...READ MORE...Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis (EPI) : Principles and applicationsWhat is Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis (EPI) ? Intratissue percutaneous electrolysis or EPI is a method used to treat tendonitis and muscle injuries. This technique uses...READ MORE...Talus fractureThe talus (formerly known as the astragalus) is a major bone in the foot connecting the foot and ankle joints. As well as enabling...READ MORE...Ankle sprainsAnkle sprains are the most common traumatic injuries sustained during sports or daily activities when there is a deficit in muscle tone, and most...READ MORE...Partial anterior cruciate ligament damage: is an operation necessary ?Partial anterior cruciate ligament or ACL damage generally occurs as a result of a minor sports injury. The fibers of the medial collateral ligament...READ MORE...Are platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis ?Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are being increasingly used to treat tendon, muscle, and joint conditions. Well-known among athletes, platelet injections are also being used...
