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Microfracture surgery is a procedure performed by orthopaedic surgeons to try to fill in an area where the articular cartilage has broken down. The surgeon uses an awl to make small holes in the bone to allow blood to collect in the defect. Theoretically an inflammatory reaction then occurs and leads to the creation on fibrocartilage in the defect.
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How much does microfracture surgery cost?
The cost of microfracture is quite low and most health insurances cover it. Expect to pay somewhere between 1000 and 3000 $ including hospital fees. Source: http://www.microfracture1.com/p/microfracture.html
What baseball team does clete thomas play for?
Clete Thomas who has played for the Detroit Tigers played the 2010 season with Triple-A affiliate Toledo. However, he will miss the rest of the 2010 season after microfracture surgery on his knee.
Tracy mcgrady's career points?
17,289 as of his season ending microfracture surgery in Feb. 2009 Hes go that in 784 career games and has a 22.1 career avarage. He know for his play-off stats of 28.5 PPG 6.2 APG and 6.9 RPG throught his career
What is another name for in and out surgery?
Another name for in and out surgery is ambulatory surgery or outpatient surgery.
How do you replace and heal knee cartilage and meniscus?
Replacing and healing knee cartilage and the meniscus often involves a combination of surgical and non-surgical approaches. Non-surgical methods include physical therapy, weight management, and injections such as hyaluronic acid or stem cells to promote healing. Surgical options may include arthroscopy to repair or remove damaged tissue, or procedures like microfracture to stimulate cartilage growth. In severe cases, knee replacement surgery may be necessary to restore function and alleviate pain.
How many surgery jobs are there?
open heart surgery organ transplant surgery lung surgery spinal cord surgery neuro sergury micro surgery
What is the daily life of a surgeOn?
surgery, surgery, and more surgery. checking on the patient that performed surgery on.
What are other names for prenatal surgery?
Fetal surgery, antenatal surgery, or maternal-fetal surgery.
What are the specialties of a surgeon?
Neurosurgery - surgery on the brain, spine Orthopedic surgery - surgery on the musculoskeletal system Urologic surgery - surgery on the urinary system OB/GYN surgery - surgery on the female reproductive system General Surgery - surgery on the abdominal region ENT surgery - surgery on the ears, neck, and throat There are also further subspecialization like cardiothoracic, breast, endocrine, etc. that require a general surgery residency first. www.facs.org
What is neck surgery called?
Neck surgery is an orthopedic surgery.
What type of surgery does an opthamolagist do?
Eye surgery
What is underwent surgery?
Had the surgery
