General Surgery: Cost and Complications
General Surgery: Cost and Complications If you suffer from any type of injury such as hip dislocation, knee injury, broken elbow or rotator cuff, or if you are experiencing some pain or numbness that persists or worsens with any physical activity, you may need to consult a general surgeon immediately. Overview General surgery deals with the correction of injuries or disorders of the muscular skeletal system and its accessories: bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, peripheral nerves and connective tissues. The term orthopedics encompasses a wide range of surgical and non-surgical treatments for all muscular skeletal and athletic injuries and conditions. Some of the popular general operations include arthroscopic knee surgery, hip replacement, knee replacement, partial knee replacement, shoulder surgery, spine surgery, carpal tunnel release, back surgery and repair of fractures in hand, foot and ankle. Today, most general operations are performed a...