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...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Health
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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...
By Hart
Knee Braces: Measuring for Optimal Fit, Support, and Recovery
Measuring your knee for a brace involves precise circumference measurements above, around, and below the patella, plus length measurements for longer ...
By Jordan
Double Ankle: Understanding Bilateral Sprains, Instability, and Hypermobility
The term "double ankle" is a colloquial phrase most commonly referring to bilateral ankle issues like sprains or chronic instability, or les...
By Jordan
Hip Pain: Non-Surgical Treatment Options, Conditions, and When Surgery is Needed
Many hip conditions can be effectively managed and improved through non-surgical interventions like physical therapy, medication, and lifestyle adjust...
By Hart
Log Roll Test: Procedure, Interpretation, and Clinical Significance
The log roll test is a passive diagnostic maneuver involving gentle internal and external rotation of the patient's leg to assess the hip joint for in...
By Jordan
Acetabulum: Anatomy, Function, Conditions, and Health
The acetabulum is the large, cup-shaped socket on the side of the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur, forming the hip joint and provid...
By Jordan
Hip Injuries: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention Strategies
Fixing a hip injury requires accurate diagnosis, a tailored treatment plan often involving rest, physical therapy, and gradual activity return, with s...
By Hart
Foot Surgery Recovery: Understanding Walking Protocols and Rehabilitation
Walking after foot surgery is a carefully managed progression dictated by the specific procedure, individual healing capacity, and strict adherence to...
By Alex
