Avascular Necrosis (AVN) in DDH: Classification, Risk Factors, and Management
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) refers to the death of femoral head bone tissue due to interrupted blood supply, ...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedic Conditions
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Osteophytosis of the Hip: Understanding Bone Spurs, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Osteophytosis of the hip involves the development of bone spurs (osteophytes) around the hip joint, typically in response to joint degeneration, insta...
By Jordan
Hip Lock Condition: Understanding, Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Hip lock condition describes a sensation where the hip joint feels suddenly stuck or restricted during movement, often with pain, indicating underlyin...
By Hart
Trigger Finger: Actions to Avoid for Effective Management and Recovery
To effectively manage trigger finger, it is crucial to avoid repetitive forceful gripping, aggressive stretching, ignoring persistent pain, and delayi...
By Jordan
Pseudoarthrosis: Understanding False Joints, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
A pseudo joint, medically termed pseudoarthrosis, is a pathological condition where a fractured bone fails to heal and unite, leading to the formation...
By Hart
Wrist Impingement: Symptoms, Sensations, and When to Seek Help
Wrist impingement manifests as a sharp, catching, or aching pain within the wrist joint, often localized and worsened by specific movements, especiall...
By Jordan
Patellofemoral Tilt Angle: Definition, Measurement, Causes, and Management
The patellofemoral tilt angle quantifies the rotational alignment of the kneecap within the thigh bone's groove, indicating its tilt in the transverse...
By Alex
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI): Understanding, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) is treated through conservative approaches such as physical therapy and activity modification, or via hip arthrosco...
By Hart
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Key Structures, Muscular Influences, and Biomechanics
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) involves a complex interplay of the patella, femur, surrounding soft tissues like ligaments and retinacula, and th...
By Alex
