Knee Injuries: Side Impact Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
A forceful impact to the side of the knee can lead to a range of injuries, from minor contusions to severe ligament tears, meniscal damage, or even fr...
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Category: Orthopedic Health
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ACL Recovery: Pain, Management, and Rehabilitation Stages
Yes, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) recovery is associated with pain, but its intensity and character evolve significantly throughout the multi-stag...
By Hart
Proximal Tibiofibular Joint: Anatomy, Functions, and Clinical Significance
The proximal tibiofibular joint (PTFJ) primarily functions to dissipate torsional stresses and accommodate subtle fibular movements, essential for opt...
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Meniscus: Understanding Why It Doesn't Thicken and How to Maintain Its Health
The meniscus, a specialized knee fibrocartilage, does not thicken adaptively like muscle due to its unique biology and limited regenerative capacity, ...
By Jordan
Orthopedic Retainers: Uses, Types, and Important Considerations
Orthopedic retainers are medical devices used to maintain musculoskeletal alignment, position, or stability after injury, surgery, or treatment, preve...
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Knee Stiffness After Surgery: Causes, Consequences, and What to Do
Inability to bend the knee after surgery is a significant complication caused by factors like pain, swelling, scar tissue, or mechanical obstruction, ...
By Hart
Total Knee Replacement: Addressing Persistent Stiffness 3 Months Post-Surgery
Persistent knee stiffness three months after Total Knee Replacement (TKR) is often due to inadequate rehabilitation, scar tissue formation, or swellin...
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Knee Replacement: Sleeping Straight, Preventing Complications, and Recovery Tips
After total knee replacement, maintaining a straight leg position during sleep is typically recommended for the initial 4-6 weeks to prevent complicat...
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Cubital Tunnel: Ligaments, Anatomy, and Ulnar Nerve Compression
The cubital tunnel, an elbow passageway for the ulnar nerve, is primarily formed by the Arcuate Ligament of Osborne (roof) and the Medial Collateral L...
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