Patella Surgery: Regaining Knee Flexion, Recovery Timeline, and Challenges
Yes, regaining knee flexion after patella surgery is expected and crucial for function, achieved through a carefully controlled, gradual rehabilitatio...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Health
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ACL Tears: Understanding the Three Grades, Symptoms, and Treatment
ACL tears are classified into three grades—Grade 1 (mild stretch), Grade 2 (partial tear), and Grade 3 (complete rupture)—based on the severity of...
By Hart
How to Examine a Wrist: Anatomy, Systematic Protocol, and Special Tests
Examining the wrist involves a systematic protocol of observation, palpation, range of motion assessment, and specific provocative tests to identify p...
By Alex
Ligament Injuries: Healing Process, Recovery Times, and Rehabilitation
Ligament repair times vary significantly based on injury severity, location, and individual factors, ranging from a few weeks for mild sprains to over...
By Hart
Shoulder Dislocation: Spontaneous Reduction, Associated Injuries, and Recovery
Yes, a dislocated shoulder can spontaneously pop back into place, but this requires immediate medical evaluation due to high risks of underlying damag...
By Hart
Knee Joint: Anatomy, Strength, and Optimal Health
The knee joint, a complex synovial hinge joint, is considered the largest due to its extensive articulating surface area and the strongest due to its ...
By Hart
Hip PJI: Understanding Periprosthetic Joint Infection, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Hip PJI is a severe infection of the tissues around an implanted prosthetic hip joint, causing pain and dysfunction, often requiring complex surgical ...
By Hart
Patella Surgery: Understanding Post-Operative Pain, Recovery, and Management
Patella surgery typically involves significant immediate post-operative pain, which is actively managed with medication and nerve blocks, followed by ...
By Alex
Total Knee Replacement: Phased Exercise Program for Optimal Recovery
Optimal recovery after a total knee replacement involves a carefully prescribed, progressive exercise program, tailored to the individual's healing st...
By Hart
