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Craniotomy, a surgical procedure involving the removal of a portion of the skull to access the brain, is performed for various reasons, including tumor removal, aneurysm repair, evacuation of a hematoma, and treatment of traumatic brain injury. The success rate of a craniotomy can vary widely depending on the specific reason for the surgery, the … Read more
ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion) surgery is a procedure used to treat conditions affecting the cervical spine, such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or degenerative disc disease. The surgery involves removing a damaged disc to relieve spinal cord or nerve root pressure and then fusing the adjacent vertebrae. The success rate of ACDF surgery … Read more
Gluteus medius tear surgery, typically involving repair or reattachment of the torn gluteus medius tendon, is a procedure undertaken to address tears in this key hip stabilizer. The success of gluteus medius tear surgery can vary based on factors such as the severity of the tear, the surgical technique used, the patient’s overall health, and … Read more
Cervical stenosis surgery, performed to relieve spinal cord or nerve root compression caused by cervical spinal stenosis, typically involves decompressive procedures like laminectomy, foraminotomy, or spinal fusion. The success rate can vary depending on the specific type of surgery, the severity of the stenosis, the patient’s overall health, and other individual factors. Patients considering cervical … Read more
The Whipple procedure, also known as pancreaticoduodenectomy, is a complex surgical technique typically used to treat pancreatic cancer located in the head of the pancreas. It may also be used for other conditions affecting the pancreas, duodenum, or bile ducts. The success rate of the Whipple procedure can vary significantly depending on various factors, including … Read more
XLIF (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) surgery, a type of minimally invasive spinal surgery, is performed to treat conditions like degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, or spinal instability. This procedure involves approaching the spine from the side (laterally) to remove a damaged disc and fuse two or more vertebrae together. The success rate of XLIF can … Read more
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) surgery, a type of spinal fusion procedure where the surgeon accesses the lumbar spine from the front (anterior) of the body to fuse two or more vertebrae, is typically performed to treat conditions such as degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, or spinal instability. The success rate of ALIF can vary based … Read more
Patellofemoral replacement, a type of knee surgery where only the under-surface of the kneecap (patella) and the trochlea (the groove in the thigh bone that the kneecap moves within) are replaced, is less common than total knee replacement. It’s typically performed for patients with isolated patellofemoral arthritis or damage. The success rate can vary based … Read more
Retinal detachment surgery, performed to reattach the retina to its proper position in the back of the eye, generally has a high success rate. The specific success rate can vary based on factors such as the type and severity of the detachment, the presence of any underlying eye conditions, and the surgical method used. Patients … Read more
Ankle ligament surgery, often performed to repair torn or severely stretched ligaments following an ankle sprain or injury, generally has a high success rate. This type of surgery is usually considered when conservative treatments like physical therapy and bracing have not provided adequate stability or pain relief. The success of ankle ligament surgery can vary … Read more