Hip Scour Test: Understanding Positive Results, Indications, and Limitations
A positive Hip Scour Test indicates intra-articular hip pathology, such as labral tears or osteoarthritis, by reproducing pain, crepitus, or apprehens...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Health
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Elbow Extension: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Impaired Straightening
Difficulty straightening the arm at the elbow, known as impaired elbow extension, indicates an underlying issue affecting the joint's normal biomechan...
By Hart
Joint Intervention: Understanding Types, When It's Needed, and What to Expect
Joint intervention refers to medical and therapeutic strategies aimed at restoring function, reducing pain, and improving quality of life for individu...
By Jordan
Joint Replacement: What Can Be Replaced and What Can't
Not all human joints are currently replaceable through surgery; while major weight-bearing joints are often replaced, the complexity and functional de...
By Hart
Hip Replacement: Why Your Leg Feels Longer and What to Expect
The sensation of a leg feeling longer after total hip replacement is a common, often temporary, experience primarily due to the correction of pre-exis...
By Hart
Knee Surgery: Benefits, Risks, and Decision-Making
Knee surgery can be highly effective and life-altering for specific debilitating conditions, offering significant pain relief and functional restorati...
By Alex
McMurray's Test: Purpose, Procedure, Interpretation, and Limitations
The McMurray's Test is a clinical orthopedic examination maneuver used by healthcare professionals to assess the integrity of the menisci within the k...
By Alex
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint: Anatomy, Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment
The sacroiliac (SI) joint connects the sacrum to the pelvis, acting as a crucial link for weight transfer, shock absorption, and stability, with dysfu...
By Jordan
SLAP Tear Repair: Surgical Procedure, Recovery, and Rehabilitation
SLAP tear repair typically involves arthroscopic surgery to reattach the torn labrum to the glenoid, followed by a structured rehabilitation program c...
By Jordan
