Pre-operative planning and diagnosis As with any intervention pre-operative planning and careful patient selection are imperative. A careful history should be taken followed by a thorough hip examination. Common findings particularly in impingement include a reduced range of internal rotation and pain on internal rotation. Any provisional diagnosis should be confirmed by imaging; however, many […]
Hip Arthroplasty is the surgical replacement of arthritic or destructive or necrotic joint or joint surface with prosthesis. Arthroscopic techniques have found wide applicability in both large and small joints of the body. The hip is encased in a dense soft tissue envelope that makes the introduction of arthroscopic instruments challenging. Principles and Application of […]
Angioplasty is an endovascular interventional cardiac procedure to open the blocked blood vessels and arteries especially coronary arteries of the heart and restores normal blood flow to the heart muscle. In some cases, it may be carried out as an emergency treatment. There are other types of angioplasty sometimes used in combination with the balloon: […]
BEFORE AN ANGIOPLASTY Avoid Food and water- Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before. Prescribed Medicine- Please inform the doctor or nurse if patient are taking medicine related to the diuretics, Coumadin or anti- diabetic medicines. Blood tests and electrocardiogram- Necessities of the separate appointment for both tests are essential and […]
When can patient leave the hospital Self care after angioplasty Consultant doctor will work with patient to decide when he/she will ready to go home. Most patients need to stay overnight. Whole the staying procedure totally depends upon patient recovery time interval. What patient has needed to do when he/she released from the hospital Review […]