Bone Growths in the Elbow Joint: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Bone growths in the elbow joint are abnormal formations of new bone tissue, such as osteophytes or heterotopic ossification, leading to pain, restrict...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedic Conditions
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Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH): Treatments, Rehabilitation, and Outlook
Treating Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) involves a spectrum of interventions, from non-surgical bracing in infancy to complex surgical proce...
By Alex
Bassett's Ligament: Anatomy, Impingement Syndrome, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Bassett's ligament is an accessory fascicle of the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL), an anatomical variant that can lead to anterolater...
By Alex
Jammed Front of Ankle (Anterior Impingement): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A "jammed front of the ankle," also known as anterior ankle impingement, is a condition where soft tissues or bone spurs at the front of the...
By Hart
SLAP Lesion: Understanding Pain, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
A SLAP lesion can cause varied pain, from mild aches to sharp, debilitating discomfort, often worsened by overhead activities or forceful shoulder rot...
By Hart
Patellar Instability: Understanding Loose Kneecaps, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Fixing a loose kneecap (patellar instability) involves accurate diagnosis, targeted non-surgical rehabilitation focused on strengthening and balance, ...
By Hart
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SUFE): Causes, Risk Factors, and Clinical Implications
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SUFE) is primarily caused by a weakened growth plate in the upper thigh bone during adolescent growth, exacerbated ...
By Hart
Bowlegs: Duration, Causes, Complications, and Treatment Options
The duration of bowlegs varies significantly, with physiological cases in infants often resolving by age two, while pathological or adult-onset cases ...
By Hart
The McMurray Test: Mechanism, Procedure, and Interpretation for Meniscal Tears
The McMurray test assesses for meniscal tears by physically stressing and entrapping the meniscus between the femoral condyles and tibial plateau, eli...
By Jordan
