Specialities

Solid tumors are much more common than hematologic malignancies. Although severe and prolonged neutropenia is uncommon, several factors increase the risk of infection in patients with solid tumors, and the presence of multiple risk factors in the same patient is not uncommon.

For advanced osteoarthritis, surgeons may replace or fuse joint surfaces. Procedures like thumb reconstructions can help improve mobility for those with arthritis. Total elbow replacement: Also known as total elbow arthroplasty, this procedure can restore movement and relieve pain due to arthritis or an injury.

Knowledge of the patient's baseline mental status can be crucial to identifying a serious injury. Often vital signs appear normal until the patient deteriorates rapidly. Blood pressure and pulse may mislead and be altered by polypharmacy. Comorbid conditions must be taken into consideration.

Congenital disorders can be defined as structural or functional anomalies that occur during intrauterine life. Also called birth defects, congenital anomalies or congenital malformations, these conditions develop prenatally and may be identified before or at birth, or later in life.

Complex joint trauma has a high risk for complications and requires a special treatment algorhythm. A staged surgical protocol with initial soft tissue debridement, closed joint reduction and external fixation of the extremity followed by secondary reconstructive surgery after soft tissue recovery is suggested.

Microvascular hand surgery is a specialized surgical procedure that involves the repair or reconstruction of small blood vessels in the hand. This technique is used to restore blood flow, repair damaged tissues, and improve function in cases of injury, disease, or congenital abnormalities.