Orthopedic Other Problem

Tendons are anatomical structures that connect the bone and the muscle. Their main function is to allow the body to move and transfer weight. Sometimes injury to the tendons do not heal by themselves and require surgery for the same. 

Recovery time depends on how the individual takes care but usually requires several weeks.

Spondylitis, commonly referred to as ankylosing spondylitis, is the inflammation of one or more bones of the spine. The exact causes are unknown but men are more vulnerable to developing it than women. Also age plays a significant factor. It usually develops in late adolescence or early adulthood. Genetic component is also involved in the development of the disease, however only some with the genetic defect develop the condition. 

Paget disease interferes with the normal recycling of old bone cells and leads to gradual replacement with new cells. The result is fragile and misshaped bones. It tends to increase with age and also if some other family member is suffering from it. The complications observed in this disease are broken bones, hearing loss and pinched nerves in spine. The usual medications used as treatment is bisphosphonates that help to strengthen the bones.  

Bone grafting is a procedure where transplanted bone is used to repair and rebuild the diseased or damaged bone. It may be done due to various reasons. The four most common reasons are :

• Complex or multiple fractures
• Fusion of two bones
• Regeneration of bone lost due to infection, injury or disease
• To heal the bone around surgically implanted devices

Sometimes the pain of arthritis or fractures specifically in the wrist are such that bone fusion surgery is advised by the doctor. This surgery is referred to as arthrodesis. It can be performed on several joints which include spine, ankles, wrists, fingers, thumbs, and feet.