Meniscus Surgery: Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Returning to Normal Activity
Many can return to high function after meniscus surgery, but "normal" is individualized, depending on tear type, procedure, rehabilitation a...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedic Health
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Hip Replacement: Fixation Methods, Stability, and Factors Influencing Choice
A hip replacement is primarily held in place through cemented fixation, using bone cement, or uncemented (press-fit) fixation, relying on natural bone...
By Jordan
Scapula Rotation: Internal and External Movements Explained
Scapular internal and external rotation refer to the rotational movements of the shoulder blade around a vertical axis, which are crucial for optimal ...
By Hart
Persistent Knee Pain After Surgery: Understanding Causes, Diagnosis, and Management
Persistent knee pain five months after surgery is not uncommon and can be caused by various factors, including incomplete rehabilitation, scar tissue,...
By Jordan
Knee Pain: The Link to Ill-Fitting Shoes, Common Conditions, and Prevention
Yes, ill-fitting shoes can significantly contribute to knee pain by disrupting the natural biomechanics of the lower limb and altering the kinetic cha...
By Jordan
ACL vs. Ligament: Understanding the Key Distinction and Knee Stability
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a specific type of ligament, which is a broad anatomical category of tough, fibrous connective tissue that con...
By Jordan
Total Knee Replacement: Common Muscle Weakness and Rehabilitation
The most common and clinically significant muscle weakness experienced after Total Knee Replacement (TKR) is that of the quadriceps femoris muscle gro...
By Alex
Dorsal Scapholunate Ligament: Anatomy, Function, Injury, and Treatment
The dorsal aspect of the scapholunate ligament is the strongest, fan-shaped fibrous band located on the back of the wrist, crucial for stabilizing the...
By Hart
Knee Replacement Materials: Components, Types, and Factors Influencing Choice
The optimal material for knee replacement is a personalized choice, primarily involving Cobalt-Chromium alloys with modern cross-linked polyethylene f...
By Jordan
