Upper Limb
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The upper limb includes the shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, and hand. Various surgical procedures target disorders and injuries in these regions. Here are some common surgical interventions related to the upper limb:
1. **Rotator Cuff Repair**: Surgery to repair torn tendons in the shoulder.
2. **Shoulder Arthroscopy**: A minimally invasive procedure to inspect, diagnose, and repair problems inside the shoulder joint.
3. **Shoulder Replacement**: Replacing the damaged parts of the shoulder joint with prosthetic components.
4. **Carpal Tunnel Release**: Surgery to relieve pressure on the median nerve in the wrist, addressing carpal tunnel syndrome.
5. **Ganglion Cyst Removal**: Excision of a fluid-filled sac that commonly appears near joints or tendons in the wrist or hand.
6. **Trigger Finger Release**: Surgery to correct a finger that gets stuck in a bent position due to inflamed tendons.
7. **Tendon Repair**: Surgical repair of torn or damaged tendons in the hand, wrist, or elbow.
8. **Fracture Fixation**: Using plates, screws, pins, or rods to stabilize and repair broken bones in the arm, wrist, or hand.
9. **Wrist Arthroscopy**: Minimally invasive procedure to inspect, diagnose, and treat issues inside the wrist joint.
10. **Wrist Fusion or Replacement**: Procedures to address severe wrist arthritis. Fusion immobilizes the joint, while replacement uses prosthetic components.
11. **Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery**: Procedure to correct the thickening and tightening of tissue in the palm, which can pull the fingers into a bent position.
12. **Elbow Arthroscopy**: Minimally invasive surgery to diagnose and treat elbow joint issues.
13. **Elbow Replacement**: Substituting the damaged parts of the elbow joint with artificial components.
14. **Cubital Tunnel Release**: Surgery to relieve pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow, addressing cubital tunnel syndrome.
15. **Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Reconstruction**: Commonly known as "Tommy John Surgery," this procedure replaces a damaged ligament in the elbow with a tendon from elsewhere in the body.
16. **Nerve Repair**: Surgical reconnection of severed or injured nerves.
17. **Replantation**: Reattaching amputated fingers or hands.
18. **Tendon Transfers**: Moving a tendon from its original attachment to a new one to restore function, commonly used after nerve injuries.
19. **Arthroplasty of the Hand Joints**: Replacement of hand joints due to arthritis or other conditions.
20. **Thumb Basal Joint Arthroplasty**: Surgery to address arthritis at the base of the thumb.
These are just a few of the many surgical interventions associated with the upper limb. The specific procedure chosen often depends on the nature and severity of the injury or condition, as well as the patient's overall health and preferences. As always, consultation with an orthopedic or hand surgeon is crucial when considering surgical options.