Hughston's Plica Test: Understanding, Procedure, and Clinical Significance
Hughston's Plica Test is an orthopedic assessment used to evaluate for symptomatic medial patellar plica syndrome by reproducing characteristic knee p...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Health
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Knee Injuries: Common Mechanisms, Risk Factors, and Prevention
The most common mechanism of knee injury involves non-contact twisting or pivoting movements, often combined with sudden deceleration or changes in di...
By Hart
Hip Replacement: Understanding Failure, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
While total hip arthroplasty is highly successful, a hip replacement can fail due to aseptic loosening, infection, dislocation, or wear, often necessi...
By Jordan
Ligament Injuries: When Surgery is Needed, Treatment Options, and Recovery
Not all ligament injuries require surgery; many are effectively treated with conservative methods, with surgical intervention typically reserved for s...
By Jordan
Bunion Surgery: Insurance Coverage, Medical Necessity, and Costs
Insurance typically covers bunion surgery when deemed medically necessary to alleviate pain and improve function, but coverage specifics depend on you...
By Hart
Knee Surgery Recovery: Safe Toilet Use, Techniques, and Essential Equipment
Safely using a toilet after knee surgery requires careful planning, proper technique, and assistive devices like raised toilet seats and grab bars to ...
By Hart
Wrist Over-Bending: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention of Injuries
Excessive or repetitive wrist bending beyond its limits stresses the joint, causing acute injuries like sprains and fractures, and chronic conditions ...
By Alex
Knee Alignment: Understanding Varus and Valgus Knees, Causes, and Management
A varus knee is characterized by an outward angulation of the lower leg, appearing 'bow-legged' with increased medial knee stress, whereas a valgus kn...
By Hart
Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) is a severe complication after joint replacement surgery, where bacteria infect the tissues around the artificial...
By Hart
