Al Zahra Mediclinic

04/07/2025

What is Knee Replacement Surgery?
Knee replacement (also called knee arthroplasty) is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged or worn-out knee joint with an artificial implant (prosthesis). It is commonly done in patients with severe arthritis or after a serious knee injury, when pain and movement problems are affecting daily life.

✅ Types of Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement (TKR)

Entire knee joint is replaced (both sides of the knee).

Most common type.

Partial Knee Replacement (PKR)

Only one part of the knee is replaced (medial, lateral, or patellofemoral).

Suitable if damage is limited to one side.

Revision Knee Replacement

Done when a previous knee replacement fails or wears out.

🦴 Who Needs Knee Replacement?
You may need it if you have:

Severe osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis

Stiffness, pain, or swelling that limits walking or daily activities

Deformed knee (bowing or bending)

Failed earlier treatment like medications, injections, or physiotherapy

🔧 Procedure Overview
Surgery takes 1.5 to 2 hours

Under spinal or general anesthesia

Damaged bone and cartilage are removed

Artificial implants (usually metal and plastic) are fixed to the thigh bone, shinbone, and kneecap

🏥 Hospital Stay & Recovery
Hospital stay: 3–5 days

Walking usually starts within 24–48 hours

Physiotherapy is essential

Full recovery: 6–12 weeks

Return to normal life in 3 months, though improvement continues for up to 1 year

04/07/2025

🌟 Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Procedure – Overview
A Spinal Cord Stimulator is a device implanted in the body to relieve chronic pain, especially in the back, legs, or arms. It works by sending electrical impulses to the spinal cord, which interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain.

✅ Who Needs a Spinal Cord Stimulator?
Usually recommended for patients with:

Chronic back or leg pain (especially after spine surgery)

Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS)

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Nerve pain (neuropathy) unresponsive to other treatments

🔍 How the Procedure Works
1. Trial Phase
Temporary leads are placed in the epidural space of the spine.

A small external device sends signals.

The trial lasts about 5-7 days to test pain relief.

If successful (50%+ pain relief), permanent implant is done.

2. Permanent Implantation
Leads are surgically placed in the spine.

A pulse generator (like a pacemaker) is implanted under the skin (usually in the buttock or abdomen).

The system is controlled by a remote device given to the patient.

30/06/2025

18/06/2025

TAVI Surgery (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation)
Also known as TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement), this is a minimally invasive heart procedure used to replace a narrowed aortic valve that fails to open properly (aortic stenosis).

🫀 What is Aortic Stenosis?
Aortic stenosis is a condition where the aortic valve becomes stiff or narrowed, restricting blood flow from the heart to the body. This leads to symptoms like:

Chest pain

Shortness of breath

Fatigue

Dizziness or fainting

🔧 Purpose of TAVI Surgery
TAVI is mainly used for:

Patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis

Patients who are at high or intermediate risk for traditional open-heart surgery

🛠️ Step-by-Step Procedure of TAVI
Pre-operative Preparation:

Diagnostic tests: Echocardiogram, CT scan, angiogram

General or local anesthesia

Access route determined (most commonly femoral artery in the groin)

Access and Valve Insertion:

A catheter (thin, flexible tube) is inserted into a blood vessel (usually via the femoral artery).

A compressed replacement valve mounted on a balloon or self-expandable stent is guided through the catheter to the heart.

Valve Deployment:

The new valve is positioned inside the diseased aortic valve.

It is then expanded (either by inflating a balloon or self-expanding), pushing the old valve leaflets aside.

The new valve begins to function immediately.

Final Checks and Recovery:

The catheter is removed.

The insertion site is closed.

The patient is monitored in ICU or cardiac care unit for 1–2 days.

14/06/2025

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13/06/2025

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12/06/2025

💉 The Science Behind Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are gel-like substances injected beneath the skin to restore volume, smooth lines, and enhance facial contours. They’re popular in aesthetic medicine because they offer immediate, non-surgical results with minimal downtime.

🧬 How They Work

Most dermal fillers are made of hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps retain moisture and plumpness. When injected:

HA attracts water molecules, adding hydration and volume.

It fills in deep folds and wrinkles, like nasolabial folds.

Enhances facial features like lips, cheeks, jawline, and under-eye areas.

Other types of fillers include:

Calcium hydroxylapatite (e.g., Radiesse) – for deeper wrinkles

18/05/2025

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18/05/2025

Ureteroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the use of a thin, flexible tube called a ureteroscope, which is inserted through the urethra and bladder to access the ureters and kidneys. This technique allows for direct visualization of the urinary tract, enabling the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as kidney stones, strictures, and tumors.
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13/05/2025

هل تعاني من ارتجاع المريء؟

يحدث هاشتاج عندما يتدفق حمض المعدة بشكل مزمن إلى المريء، مما يُهيّج بطانته. يؤدي هذا الهاشتاج إلى ، والتجشؤ، وأعراض أخرى تؤثر على الحياة اليومية. ولكن ما الذي يُحفّز هذا الهاشتاج ؟

العضلة العاصرة المريئية السفلية 🔍
1️⃣ ضعف العضلة العاصرة المريئية السفلية (هاشتاج ):
العضلة العاصرة المريئية السفلية هي حلقة عضلية تعمل كصمام بين المريء والمعدة. إذا ارتخى بشكل غير طبيعي أو ضعف، يتسرب الحمض إلى الأعلى.

2️⃣ هاشتاج :

عندما يندفع جزء من هاشتاج #المعدة إلى الصدر عبر الحجاب الحاجز، فقد يُعطّل وظيفة العضلة العاصرة السفلية، مما يزيد من خطر الارتجاع.

3️⃣ تأخر إفراغ المعدة:

13/05/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 hashtag #𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆?
Cataract hashtag is a hashtag , outpatient procedure to remove the eye’s cloudy natural lens (cataract) and replace it with a clear hashtag hashtag (intraocular lens, IOL). It’s one of the most common and successful globally, with a 95%+ success rate!
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06/05/2025

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