MINOR SURGERIES TYPE
Minor surgery encompasses a range of surgical procedures that are relatively straightforward, performed on an outpatient basis, and typically do not require general anesthesia. These procedures are commonly conducted in a clinic setting rather than a hospital environment
The specific types of procedures considered minor surgery can vary, but some common examples include:
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Removal of skin lesions: This may involve removing moles, warts, skin tags, cysts, or small tumors.
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Incision and drainage: Opening an abscess or infected area to drain the pus or fluid.
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Insertion or removal of medical devices: Placing or removing contraceptive implants
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Suturing or stitching wounds: Closing cuts or lacerations with sutures or other methods to promote healing and minimize scarring
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Excision of small masses: Removing small lipomas (benign fatty tumors) or other superficial masses
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Joint injections: Injecting medication, such as corticosteroids, into joints to alleviate pain or reduce inflammation.
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Drainage of fluid collections: Removing fluid buildup, such as from a seroma (fluid collection under the skin) or a joint effusion.
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Repair of minor fractures or dislocations: Setting and immobilizing simple fractures or reducing dislocated joints.
Your doctor will take great care in explaining the character of your procedure and any follow-on treatment required.
it can be used in the treatment of many musculoskeletal injuries including that of tendons, muscles and joints. Typically 2 or more injections are required, separated by 4-6 weeks apart. This may vary dependant on your injury.
Often the medial or lateral nail edge of an incurved toenail may press into the nail sulcus without actual skin penetration leads to the formation of a painful hyperkeratotic lesion the nail plate penetrate through the thin skin of the nail sulcus, infection and hypergranulation tissue
a small flap of tissue that hangs off the skin by a connecting stalk. They are usually found on the neck, chest, back, armpits, under the breasts, or in the groin area.
benign Its colour can range from white to brown or black raised areas. It often appear on s chest, arms, back, or other areas.
small lumps that arise within the skin on the face, upper back and upper chest. It can form when the opening to a sebaceous gland becomes blocked. The oily substance called sebum continues to be produced but cannot escape to the outer skin surface. Inflamed cysts usually are treated by draining the fluid and removing the shell that make up the cyst wall.
it caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). spread to other parts of the body and to other people by contact. Genital warts are linked to cervical, anal, and other types of cancer.
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