Surgical procedures used in the treatment of orthopedics include: 1  Amputation. 2  Arthroscopic surgeries. 3  Bunionectomy and hammer toe repair. 4  Cartilage repair or resurfacing procedures. 5  Cartilage surgery to knee. 6  Fracture care. 7  Arthroplasty. 8  Ligament reconstructions. 9  Repair of torn ligaments and tendons.
Imodium (Loperamide) is a medication which is used for treating diarrhea. It decreases the number of bowel movements and makes stool less watery.the gut. Imodium (Loperamide) is a medication which is used for treating diarrhea.
Last reviewed on RxList 4/17/2015. Imodium (loperamide hydrochloride) is an antidiarrheal used to treat diarrhea. It is also used to reduce the amount of stool in people who have an ileostomy (re-routing of the bowel through a surgical opening in the stomach). Imodium is available in generic form and over-the-counter. Common side effects of Imodium include dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, constipation, stomach pain, skin rash, or itching. The recommended initial adult dose of Imodium is 4mg (two capsules) followed by 2 mg (one capsule) after each unformed stool.