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With the advancement in biomechanics and technology conducting an elbow, joint replacement surgery has got a lot easier.  It not only helps you in getting relieved of pain but also helps you in getting back to the ordinary lifestyle.  If you are suffering from damage in your elbow joint, you can visit the orthopedic doctors in Chennai as they provide better medical treatment facilities.        When do you need an elbow replacement? The concept of elbow replacement was originated mainly to tackle the problem of rheumatoid arthritis. Later, elbow replacements were conducted to treat joints problems occurring either due to osteoarthritis or fractures in the elbow joints.  In case of any of the above-mentioned factors, the doctors try to reduce the pain by medications or physiotherapy. The elbow joint replacement surgery is conducted only when the problem can’t be cured by the non-surgical measures.  Here are some of the probl...

Gestation refers to the period when the fetus grows and develops in the uterus. It is the time between the conception and birth of the embryo.  Beginning with fertilization, it ends with the birth of the baby. A gestational period describes the length of the pregnancy period and can range between 38 to 42 weeks. What is a gestational sac? A gestational sac is a spherical shaped fluid-filled cavity that is present around the embryo. It is situated in the upper part of the uterus’s fundus. Appearing as an echogenic ring, it surrounds a sonolucent center.  The availability of this structure within the womb is the only indication of pregnancy, before the identification of the embryo. The gestational sac encloses the baby that is developing. It contains extraembryonic coelom or the chorionic cavity in the early stages of embryogenesis. The amniotic fluid is also found in it. It is located around a white rim and is a dark space itself. Structure and Developmen...