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Dr. Leopoldo Maizo

@drmaizo

Orthopedic Surgeon and Traumatologist - International Scientific Member - Writer at Steemit - Entrepreneur - Nature Lover - Irrationally Rational

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Dr. Leopoldo Maizo
@drmaizo Oct 6, 2019, 11:49 AM UTC

Computerized Axial Tomography. What is it?

CT scan Computerized axial tomography or CT, also known as a scanner or CT (computed tomography), is a diagnostic test that, through the use of x-rays, allows radiographic images of the interior of t…

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Dr. Leopoldo Maizo
@drmaizo Oct 4, 2019, 11:37 AM UTC

A Boxer Fracture Treatment

Boxer's fracture A boxer's fracture is a break in the metacarpal of the little finger. Metacarpals are the long bones in the hand that connect the fingers to the wrist. A boxer's fracture refers to a…

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Dr. Leopoldo Maizo
@drmaizo Oct 1, 2019, 11:12 AM UTC

Infections of major joint replacements

Prosthetic Infections Infection of joint prostheses is one of the most important complications after placement of a joint prosthesis. The incidence is 1-3% in primary prostheses and can reach values…

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Dr. Leopoldo Maizo
@drmaizo Sep 29, 2019, 11:49 AM UTC

Avascular necrosis in the Hip

Description Avascular necrosis is the death of bone tissue due to lack of blood supply. Also called "osteonecrosis," it can cause small fractures in the bone and, over time, the collapse of the bone.…

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Dr. Leopoldo Maizo
@drmaizo Sep 27, 2019, 11:41 AM UTC

Frequent foot and ankle injuries

Foot injuries Each of your feet has 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments. As a result, many health problems can affect you. Among the most common are: - Bunions: Har…

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Dr. Leopoldo Maizo
@drmaizo Sep 25, 2019, 12:13 PM UTC

Common Baseball Injuries

Sports injuries Recently I had the opportunity to give a talk to a group of young baseball athletes about injuries in that sport, it was a great experience and I would like to share it here. The issu…

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Dr. Leopoldo Maizo
@drmaizo Sep 23, 2019, 12:02 PM UTC

The use of the electrobisturi in medicine

The electro-scalpel The electro-scalpel, also called an electric scalpel, surgical unit or HF appliance, is an electrical appliance that converts electrical energy into heat for the purpose of cuttin…

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Dr. Leopoldo Maizo
@drmaizo Sep 22, 2019, 11:57 AM UTC

Knee Peri-prosthetic infections

Peri-prosthetic infections Technological progress has allowed undeniable progress in joint replacement surgery, however peri-prosthetic infections (PPI) remain one of the most serious problems that p…

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Dr. Leopoldo Maizo
@drmaizo Sep 18, 2019, 11:25 AM UTC

Fractures of the metacarpals of the hand

The metacarpals The five bones that join the fingers with the wrist is what we know as metacarpals and allow us to have full mobility of the hand. The fractures of the metacarpals or fracture of the…

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Dr. Leopoldo Maizo
@drmaizo Sep 16, 2019, 11:24 AM UTC

Anesthesia in Orthopedic Surgery - Something Different

Anaesthesia in Orthopaedic Surgery Anaesthesia in Orthopaedic Surgery as a super-specialty appears as a consequence of the demand for greater efficiency in current medical care, characterized by a co…

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