Hip Replacement: An Introduction In a hip replacement treatment, a damaged or unhealthy hip joint is removed and replaced with a prosthetic implant. Patients who have rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis may benefit from this operation to reduce pain and increase mobility.   In this article, we will explore the hip replacement procedure in detail, including […]

Shoulder Surgery: An Overview Shoulder surgery is a common medical operation performed to treat a number of disorders affecting the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff injuries, shoulder impingement syndrome, and shoulder instability are examples of these conditions. At the same time, shoulder surgery is generally advised after non-surgical treatments such as physical therapy, medicine, and rest […]

Orthopedics and Traumatology Procedures in Cali Colombia, world class service and techniques. Including: Hip arthroscopy, Hip Replacement, Knee replacement, Knee Ligaments and Meniscus, Shoulder Surgery and Treatments, Orthopedic Treatments after an accident, Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy, Pain Medicine, Coloproctology. MTC CasaPance tailors your treatment needs by integrating the required Professionals as well as Laboratories and other […]

Knee Rehabilitation. The knee joint is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. It is constructed by 4 bones and an extensive network of ligaments and muscles and is one of the most common body parts to be injured. Types of common knee injuries include sprains, strains, bursitis, dislocations, fractures, meniscus tears, and overuse injuries. According to the experts, knee injuries […]

What is Hand Therapy? Hand therapy is the non-surgical management of hand disorders and injuries using physical methods such as exercise, splinting and wound care. Hand therapists also treat other upper limb disorders that affect hand function. Some hand therapists also undertake diagnosis and treatment of common hand disorders, including injections and requesting and interpretation of x-rays. Hand […]

Shoulder replacement surgery. Shoulder replacement removes damaged areas of bone and replaces them with parts made of metal and plastic (implants). This surgery is called shoulder arthroplasty (ARTH-row-plas-tee). The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. The round head (ball) of the upper arm bone fits into a shallow socket in the shoulder. Damage to the joint can […]

Common fractures in sports. A fracture is a break or crack in the bone. It is usually caused by trauma, osteoporosis, and overuse. Fractures caused by overuse or repetitive motion are known as stress fractures and are common in athletes. Types of Fractures There are two main classifications of fractures: compound (open) and simple (closed). A […]

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant, that is, a hip prosthesis. Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi (half) replacement. Orthopedic surgery is normally conducted to relieve conditions such as arthritis or some hip fractures. A total hip […]

Knee rehabilitation. Physical therapy for knee pain involves a thorough evaluation and assessment of your entire lower extremity from your hip to your foot. Your PT can assess your knee pain and prescribe the right treatments including exercises and modalities to help decrease your knee pain and improve your overall mobility. Some things you might need […]

Orthopedic surgery is the most popular medical procedure undertaken through medical travel. Did you know that after plastic surgery and dental procedures going abroad for orthopedic treatment has proven to be very effective, low cost, and high recovery rate? Some of our previous patients look for orthopedic treatments primarily with the intent of saving expenses […]