Agarwal, Orthopaedic Dental & Diagnostic Center

Orthopedics, or orthopedic services, aim at the treatment of the musculoskeletal system. This includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. There can be many medical problems that can affect the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Bone problems may include: 1. Bone deformities 2. Bone infections 3. Bone tumors 4. Fractures 5. Need for amputation 6. Nonunions: failure of fractures to heal 7. Malunions: fractures healing in a wrong position 8. Spinal deformities Joint Problems May Include: 1. Arthritis 2. Bursitis 3. Dislocation 4. Joint pain 5. Joint swelling or inflammation 6. Ligament tears SERVICES AND TREATMENTS Imaging procedures can help diagnose or even treat many orthopedic conditions. Your health care provider may order: 1. X-rays 2. Bone scans 3. Computed tomography (CT) scan 4. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan 5. Arthrogram (joint x-ray) 6. Discography Sometimes, treatment involves injections of medicine...

 A hemiarthroplasty is a surgical procedure that involves replacing half of the hip joint. Hemi means “half” and arthroplasty refers to “ joint replacement .” Replacing the entire hip joint is called THR i.e Total Hip Replacement. A hemiarthroplasty is generally used to treat a fractured hip. It may also be used to treat a hip damaged by arthritis. Your hip joint is often described as a “ball-in-socket” joint. The “ball” is the femoral head, which is the rounded end of the femur. The femur is the large bone in your thigh. The hip’s “socket” is the acetabulum. The acetabulum surrounds the femoral head, allowing it to move as your leg changes positions. A hemiarthroplasty replaces the femoral head. If the socket also needs to be replaced, you will need a THR. If you have a fractured hip or serious hip arthritis, a hemiarthroplasty may be necessary to restore healthy hip function. If the femoral head is fractured, but the acetabulum is intact, you may be a good candidate for a hemiart...