Dislocated Kneecap: Medical Reduction, Rehabilitation, and Prevention
A dislocated kneecap (patella) must be safely put back in place by a trained healthcare professional using specific medical techniques, as self-reduct...
By Alex
Category: Injury Management
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Dislocation: Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Prevention
Treating a dislocation involves immediate medical attention for joint reduction (manual or surgical realignment), followed by a structured rehabilitat...
By Hart
Shoulder Sprains: Understanding AC, SC, and GH Joint Injuries
Shoulder sprains primarily occur at three distinct joints: the acromioclavicular (AC), sternoclavicular (SC), and glenohumeral (GH) joints, involving ...
By Jordan
Thumb Splinting: Indications, Materials, and Step-by-Step Guide
To effectively splint a thumb joint, immobilize the affected CMC and/or MCP joints using a thumb spica-style application with rigid material and tape ...
By Jordan
Ankle Sprains: The ATFL, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
The most common ligament injured in the ankle is the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), which is part of the lateral collateral ligament complex.
By Jordan
Joint Dislocation: Understanding Pain, Rare Painless Cases, and Medical Management
Though dislocations are usually painful, pain can be diminished or absent in rare circumstances like chronic recurrence, neurological impairment, or s...
By Hart
Dislocations: Understanding the Injury, Risks of Self-Treatment, and Professional Care
Resetting a dislocated joint requires immediate professional medical attention and should never be attempted by an untrained individual due to signifi...
By Jordan
Knee Dislocation: Understanding, Professional Reconnection, and Recovery
Reconnecting a dislocated knee, a complex and dangerous procedure, must only be performed by trained healthcare professionals to prevent severe compli...
By Jordan
Posterior Elbow Dislocation: Reduction, Recovery, and Prevention
Reducing a posterior elbow dislocation is a complex medical procedure that must only be performed by a trained healthcare professional due to signific...
By Hart
