
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Considering ankle replacement surgery
Jun 13, 2017 · In ankle replacement surgery, the ends of the damaged bones are removed and replaced with a joint made of plastic and metal. This artificial joint helps the ankle retain more …
Mayo Clinic Study Finds Nerve Damage After Hip Surgery May Be …
May 5, 2014 · Mayo Clinic Study Finds Nerve Damage After Hip Surgery May Be Due to Inflammation
Mayo Clinic Q and A: When your hip and knee both need to be …
Aug 14, 2018 · Hip replacement surgery is a slightly more straightforward procedure than knee replacement. That’s because the hip is a basic ball-and-socket joint. Therefore, it’s a fairly …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tips for using compression stockings
Aug 5, 2017 · Compression stockings are designed to provide the strongest pressure around your ankle, with decreasing pressure as the stocking goes up the leg. Putting on, or donning, a …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Managing osteoarthritis for hips and knees
Sep 29, 2022 · Hip replacement and knee replacement are routinely rated as the first and second among all surgeries in medicine in a metric of health improvement known as quality added life …
Brace for it: When to use an ankle brace - Mayo Clinic News Network
Jan 20, 2017 · Jacobson says for maximum effectiveness, ankle braces should fit comfortably in the shoes you wear during an activity, which also helps with brace use compliance. “After …
Science Saturday: Like filling a pothole - Mayo Clinic News Network
Jun 10, 2023 · A tear often affects the knee, but can happen in the hip, ankle, elbow or shoulder. Left untreated, cartilage damage typically gets worse and can lead to osteoarthritis and joint …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Stem cell therapy for arthritis
May 22, 2018 · In severe cases, shoulder replacement can provide long-lasting pain relief. With demonstrable safety and mounting evidence of the effectiveness of stem cell therapy for some …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Pain near artificial hip should be evaluated ...
Feb 6, 2018 · Hip replacement surgery involves removing the hip joint and replacing it with an artificial joint that typically consists of metal, ceramic and hard plastic. The implants used in hip …
Removing skin cancer with Mohs surgery - Mayo Clinic News …
Jun 13, 2024 · Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. Learn why Mohs surgery is an effective treatment for removing skin cancer.