As more and more people move into cities and towns, a number of factors cause pollution: 1  the physical disturbance of land due to construction of houses, industries, roads, etc.; 2  chemical pollution from industries, mines, etc.; 3  inadequate sewage collection and treatment; 4  increase in fertilisers to grow more food. 5  litter, which causes disease and ...
In the knee joint, operations to exchange the original implant (prosthesis) with a new one have a good chance of success. The decision to do a revision surgery depends in part on the type of bacteria that has infected the joint. In some uncommon cases, the type of bacteria is so harmful that a revision is not possible.
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an important, internal, stabilizer of the knee joint, restraining hyperextension.mmediately after the tear of the ACL, the person should rest the knee, ice it every 15 to 20 minutes, provide compression on the knee, and then elevate above the heart; this process helps decrease the swelling and reduce the pain. The form of treatment is determined based on the severity of the tear on the ligament.