Total knee remplacement
A total knee remplacement consists in replacing the damaged with an artificial joint. This procedure has been performed for several decades and is now well established and thriving. It lastingly transforms the l.
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Find the latest news from Dr Philippe Paillard, orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip, elbow, knee, ankle and shoulder surgery.
Osteoarthritis : Cartilage wear and tear
Osteoarthritis is a common, chronic joint disorder characterized by cartilage degeneration..
Ankle Sprain
The ankle is a very complex, mobile joint that bears the full weight of the body and enables movement. It is under a lot of strain making it extremely vulnerable to sprains. The bone architecture of the ankle co.
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 the tibia. The surfaces of these bones are covered with cartilage where they come into cont.
Dislocation
Commonly referred to as dislocation, luxation is a trauma to a joint. Caused by a violent blow or by a sudden or unusual movement, it is characterized by a complete separation between the surfaces of the joint. .
Elbow surgery : regaining arm mobility
Elbow stiffness : a debilitating disorder The elbow is a joint connecting three bones: the humerus, the ulna and the radius. The way in which they are naturally interconnected enables the arm to be flexed and e.
Clavicle or collarbone Surgery
Clavicle fracture: recovery is usually spontaneous Clavicle fractures are relatively common, and generally occur among young people. The fracture is caused most frequently in an indirect manner: a blow to the s.
The Ankle surgery
The ankle and its ailments The ankle is the joint between the lower part of the tibia and fibula and the upper part of the talus, the first bone of the foot. Ankle injuries include sprains, fractures and tendon.
Acromioclavicular luxation
The acromioclavicular joint is a shoulder joint that connects the acromion, the bony part located at the top of the scapula, to the clavicle. This joint is maintained by ligaments. If it plays a secondary role i.