Joint Dislocations: Mechanics, Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Joint dislocations occur when articulating bones are forced out of normal alignment, completely separating joint surfaces due to significant external ...
By Jordan
Category: Musculoskeletal Injuries
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Twisted Joint: Understanding Sprains, Subluxations, Dislocations, and Recovery
A "twisted joint" is a non-medical term for an injury where a joint is forced beyond its normal range of motion, typically resulting in a sp...
By Alex
Joint Dislocation: Understanding the Pain, Symptoms, and Recovery
Joint dislocation is an acutely painful injury caused by the forceful separation of bones at a joint, leading to significant trauma to surrounding ner...
By Hart
Posterior Shoulder Dislocation: Axillary Nerve Injury, Symptoms, and Recovery
The axillary nerve is the primary nerve most commonly affected in a posterior shoulder dislocation, due to its vulnerable anatomical position near the...
By Jordan
Elbow Sprains: Common Mechanisms, Anatomy, and Prevention
The most common mechanism for an elbow sprain involves valgus stress, forcing the forearm outward and primarily straining the medial collateral (ulnar...
By Jordan
Deltoid Ligament Injury: Symptoms, Causes, and What to Expect
A deltoid ligament injury typically manifests as acute pain, swelling, and tenderness concentrated on the medial (inner) side of the ankle, often acco...
By Alex
Inferior Shoulder Dislocation: Axillary Nerve Injury, Symptoms, and Recovery
The axillary nerve is the nerve most commonly and significantly at risk of injury in cases of inferior shoulder dislocation due to its anatomical prox...
By Alex
Posterior Shoulder Dislocations: Mechanisms, Causes, and Recognition
Posterior shoulder dislocations occur when a significant force drives the humeral head backward out of the glenoid fossa, often involving axial loadin...
By Jordan
Damaged Shoulder Ligaments: Signs, Causes, and Diagnosis
Identifying damaged shoulder ligaments involves recognizing acute pain, instability, limited range of motion, and a history of trauma, necessitating p...
By Hart
