Knee Replacement Technology: Materials, Longevity, and Influencing Factors
Modern knee replacement longevity is significantly improved by advancements in materials, particularly highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) and ox...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedic Health
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Knee Replacement: Understanding and Managing Contralateral Leg Pain
Pain in the unoperated leg after knee replacement is a common result of the body's compensatory biomechanical changes, increased load, and the exacerb...
By Hart
Total Knee Replacement: Why to Avoid Leg Crossing, Risks, and Posture Tips
After total knee replacement, crossing legs is strongly discouraged to prevent dislodging the prosthetic joint, stressing healing soft tissues, impair...
By Jordan
Knee Imaging: X-rays, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, and Bone Scans Explained
Various diagnostic scans, including X-rays, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound, and Bone Scans, are employed to ev...
By Alex
Knee Support: Bracing, Taping, and Their Applications
Knee bracing offers rigid support for significant injuries or chronic conditions, while taping provides flexible, proprioceptive support for minor iss...
By Hart
Total Knee Replacement: Essential Exercises for Knee Extension Recovery
Regaining full knee extension after total knee replacement involves a progressive series of gentle range of motion, quadriceps activation, and gradual...
By Hart
Knee Support: Preventing Slippage and Enhancing Stability
Keeping a knee support securely in place requires correct sizing, proper application techniques, consideration of material and anti-slip features, and...
By Hart
Ligament Reattachment: Surgical Methods, Grafts, and Recovery
Ligaments are primarily reattached to bones through surgical procedures like direct repair or reconstruction using grafts, followed by crucial rehabil...
By Hart
Shoulder Subluxation: Symptoms, Causes, and What to Do
Identifying a shoulder subluxation involves recognizing a specific set of symptoms, primarily a sensation of the shoulder partially coming out of join...
By Hart
