Lateral canthotomy and cantholysis (LCC) is a simple pro- cedure used to decompress a compartment syndrome of the orbit. It is most often used in cases of blunt trauma, when bleeding into the retrobulbar space causes an increase in pressure resulting in ischemia to the retina and optic nerve. WhatRead More →
No, not over-drawing your lips. … And, by using the same techniques as regular contouring, you can actually manipulate the shape of your lips. “It’s definitely for somebody who wears a lot of cosmetics, because it’s not something that works well with natural-looking makeup,” makeup artist Nick Barose says. CanRead More →
The procedure will define things like what activities are to be done, who performs them, what is the purpose, how it is performed and then who is responsible for the procedure. Once worked through, it provides an efficient way of performing the task and in a consistent way. What happensRead More →
Complete healing can take up to three months. Joint fusion: You wear a cast or boot for three to six weeks. Then you need crutches for two to six weeks. You may have some swelling and stiffness for a few months after the procedure. How long does it take toRead More →
Most patients recover from their root canal after a few days. In rare cases, some patients experience complications and may take a week or even two to recover. Is a root canal a difficult procedure? A modern root canal treatment is nothing like those old sayings! It’s very similar toRead More →
A successful root canal can cause mild pain for a few days. This is temporary, and should go away on its own as long as you practice good oral hygiene. You should see your dentist for a follow-up if the pain lasts longer than three days. How long does aRead More →
What is the procedure of soldering? Soldering is a joining process used to join different types of metals together by melting solder. Solder is a metal alloy usually made of tin and lead which is melted using a hot iron. The iron is heated to temperatures above 600 degrees fahrenheitRead More →
Pterional craniotomy is the workhorse approach among cranial operative corridors. It is a highly flexible skull base approach that affords excellent exposure of the anterior cranial fossa, the circle of Willis, and the interpeduncular region. What is temporal craniotomy? Temporal craniotomy – a craniotomy in the area in front ofRead More →
Arthrodesis: Sometimes, arthritis inflammation can lead to bunions. In arthrodesis joint fusion, your surgeon removes any parts of the big toe joint that have arthritis. Your surgeon then places screws in the toe to hold the bones together while they heal. This surgery is only done with the most severeRead More →
Surgical repair may relieve some, but not all, of the problems caused by a rectocele or enterocele. If pelvic pain, low back pain, or pain with intercourse is present before surgery, the pain may still occur after surgery. How long does Colporrhaphy surgery take? The surgical procedure takes approximately 30Read More →