Orthopedic Procedures

Bones & Joints
This resource is designed to provide comprehensive, but concise facts on a variety of screening, diagnostic, and treatment procedures focusing on bones and joints. All fact sheets in this quick reference guide are physician-reviewed and reflect the most up-to-date, evidence-based information. Relevant sources are provided for each fact sheet.

The following procedures are listed under this section:
Abdominal x-ray, Amputation - above the knee, Amputation - foot, Amputation - toe, Arthrocentesis, Arthrodesis of foot and ankle, Arthroplasty - hip , Arthroscopy, Biopsy - bone marrow, Bone graft, Bone marrow biopsy, Bone marrow transplant (BMT), Bone mineral density testing, Bone scan, Bone scintigraphy, Bunion removal, Carpal tunnel release, Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis, Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) tap, Chest x-ray, Closed joint aspiration, Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA/DXA), Fiberoptic joint examination, Fracture reduction, Hallux valgus repair, Hammertoe correction, Hip replacement, Intervertebral discectomy, Knee arthroplasty, Knee replacement, Kyphoplasty, Laminectomy, Lumbar puncture, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Meniscectomy, Meniscus removal, Morton's neuroma removal, MRI scan, Radiofrequency ablation, Radionuclide bone scan, RFA, Setting of fracture, Spinal injection of corticosteroids, Surgical removal - meniscus, Transplant - bone marrow - Vertebroplasty

Muscles & Tendons
This resource is designed to provide comprehensive, but concise facts on a variety of screening, diagnostic, and treatment procedures focusing on muscles and tendons. All fact sheets in this quick reference guide are physician-reviewed and reflect the most up-to-date, evidence-based information. Relevant sources are provided for each fact sheet.

The following procedures are listed under this section: Amputation - foot, Amputation - toe, Arthroplasty - hip, Arthroscopy, Carpal tunnel injection, Carpal tunnel release, Electromyography (EMG), Hernia repair, Herniorrhaphy, Intramuscular injection, Rotator cuff repair, Surgical repair, tendon, Tendon repair