Knee Braces: Understanding Wear Duration, Types, and Risks of Over-Reliance
The optimal duration for wearing a knee brace varies significantly based on the brace type, underlying condition, activity level, and professional med...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedic Health
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Ankle Realignment: Understanding Causes, Strategies, and When to Seek Help
Functional ankle realignment involves addressing muscular imbalances, improving joint mobility, and enhancing proprioceptive control to optimize ankle...
By Alex
Cadaver Cartilage (Allograft): Understanding Its Use, Benefits, and Considerations in Orthopedic Surgery
Cadaver cartilage, or allograft cartilage, is donor tissue used in orthopedic surgery to repair damaged joint surfaces by providing a structural scaff...
By Jordan
AC Joint Injuries: When Surgery is Needed and What to Expect
The need for AC joint surgery depends on the severity of the separation, the presence of persistent symptoms, and the patient's functional demands and...
By Alex
Valgus Force: Direction, Common Injuries, and Mitigation Strategies
Valgus force is applied from the lateral side of a joint, pushing inward, which causes the distal limb segment to angle outward from the body's midlin...
By Hart
Ligaments: Healing Process, Reconstruction, and Functional Recovery
While ligaments can repair themselves, true rebuilding to their original pre-injury state is often limited, with treatment focusing on functional rest...
By Alex
Artificial Disc Replacement: Safety, Benefits, Risks, and Recovery
Artificial disc replacement (ADR) is generally considered a safe and effective surgical option for carefully selected patients with degenerative disc ...
By Hart
ACL Grafts: Pain Profiles, Donor Site Morbidity, and Management
The patellar tendon autograft (BTB) is frequently cited as the ACL graft type associated with the highest incidence and intensity of acute post-operat...
By Hart
Knee Ligaments: Clarifying 'ECL' and Understanding ACL vs. PCL
While "ECL" is not a recognized knee ligament, the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) primarily prevents forward tibial movement and rotationa...
By Jordan
