ORIF of a Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture A bimalleolar fracture is a fracture of the ankle that involves the lateral malleolus and the medial malleolus. If the fracture is severe enough and the doctor believes that it will not heal correctly by external fixation, such as casting, the […]
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Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery In the following video, Dr. Julie Bishop, provides patients with an overview of what happens during a rotator cuff repair surgery. [fvplayer src=”https://dimartinilaw.comsample/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Rotator-Cuff-Repair-Surgery-OSU-Sports-Medicine.mp4″ width=”654″ height=”480″] What is a Rotator Cuff? The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles in the shoulder […]
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Meniscus Repair Surgery In the following video, Dr. Kenneth Krumins performs an arthroscopic meniscus repair. In this special presentation of OrthoNet TV, Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic’s Dr. Krumins takes you through the entire process, from diagnosis to surgery to rehab, to explain what patients can expect if they […]
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What is a Herniated Disc? Your spine is made up of vertebrae separated by cartilage-like discs that act as cushions between the different levels of your vertebrae. When an injury or a degenerative disease causes the disc to weaken or tear, the center of the disc can […]
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Gallbladder Surgery What is the surgeons duty of care during a gallbladder surgery? Understanding Gallstones he gallbladder (or cholecyst or gall bladder) is a pear-shaped organ located in the right upper abdomen below the liver. Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder until needed by the […]
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Cholecystectomy and the Risk of Injury to the Common Bile Duct uring laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery, or cholecytectomy, there can be times when the surgeon mistakes the common bile duct for the cystic duct. If the surgeon does not recognize this error before clipping or dissecting, this may produce […]
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Legal Requirements of Medical Malpractice What are the legal requirements of medical malpractice? New York Medical Malpractice edical malpractice is the negligence of a doctor or surgeon. Negligence is the failure to use reasonable care under the circumstances, doing something that a reasonably prudent doctor or surgeon would not do […]
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