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A Mouse Model of Orthopedic Surgery to Study Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction and Tissue Regeneration
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2018
This protocol describes a mouse model of orthopedic surgery that has been used to study mechanisms of postoperative neuroinflammation and behavioral changes, and when combined with parabiosis, to study tissue regeneration during aging.
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Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Culture and Delivery in Autologous Conditions: A Smart Approach for Orthopedic Applications
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2016
Culturing human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (hMSCs) with autologous serum, reduces the risks of rejection by xenogeneic material and other negative effects. It also allows for the recovery of a subset of mesodermal progenitors, which can deliver fresh hMSCs. Embedding hMSCs in an autologous fibrin clot enables easy handling and effective surgical implantation.
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Considerations for Rodent Surgery
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2016
Source: Kay Stewart, RVT, RLATG, CMAR; Valerie A. Schroeder, RVT, RLATG. University of Notre Dame, IN The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals1 dictates that rodent survival surgery be performed aseptically. Aseptic technique utilizes specific practices that minimize the contamination of the surgical site, including patient preparation, surgeon preparation, sterilization of instruments and other supplies, and the use of a clean and controlled environment. Presurgical planning,...
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Orthopedic Robot-Assisted Femoral Neck System in the Treatment of Femoral Neck Fracture
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2023
This article introduces a method of robot-assisted orthopedic surgery for screw placement during the treatment of femoral neck fracture using the femoral neck system, which allows for more accurate screw placement, improved surgical efficiency, and fewer complications.
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Rodent Stereotaxic Surgery
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2023
Stereotaxic (or stereotactic) surgery is a method used to manipulate the brain of living animals. This technique allows researchers to accurately target deep structures within the brain through the use of a stereotaxic atlas, which provides the 3D coordinates of each area with respect to anatomical landmarks on the skull. After the skull is exposed, anesthetized animals are mounted on a specialized instrument known as a stereotaxic frame, which enables the precise placement of experimental...
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Treatment selection in orthopedic surgery is guided by the structure involved, the type of damage, and the functional problem that must be addressed. Repair can preserve damaged tissue, fixation can stabilize a fracture, and joint replacement can substitute for a diseased joint. These options connect the physical lesion with the goal of restoring movement and reducing pain.
Imaging does more than identify an abnormality: it supports patient-specific planning and helps surgeons refine how a procedure addresses a particular musculoskeletal problem. Surgical navigation adds another technology for guiding operative work, while biomaterials contribute to reconstructive or replacement procedures. Together, these advances are intended to improve precision and support restoration of structure and function.
Fixation devices are important when a fracture requires stabilization rather than repair alone. By holding injured bone in an appropriate position, fixation supports restoration of skeletal structure while the treated area recovers. The overview identifies fixation as one of the principal ways surgeons address traumatic musculoskeletal damage, distinguishing it from procedures centered on joint replacement or arthroscopic treatment.
Arthroscopy uses a minimally invasive approach to visualize internal abnormalities and treat them during the same general intervention. Its value lies in combining direct visualization with treatment while limiting the access required to reach an internal site. Within orthopedic care, this makes arthroscopy a distinct option from procedures that stabilize fractures or replace diseased joints.
A typical care pathway links diagnosis, treatment planning, the selected operation, and rehabilitation. Clinicians first identify the musculoskeletal condition, then use available imaging and patient-specific information to refine the treatment approach. After repair, stabilization, replacement, or arthroscopy, rehabilitation becomes part of recovery, supporting the broader goal of improved mobility rather than treating the procedure as an isolated event.
Orthopedic surgery is applied across trauma, arthritis, congenital disorders, sports injuries, and degenerative disease, so the clinical problem can range from an acute structural injury to progressive loss of joint or tissue function. The procedure is therefore selected according to the condition being treated, with outcomes reflected in pain reduction, restored structure, and improved mobility.