Custom Knee: Understanding Patient-Specific Knee Replacement
A "custom knee" refers to a total knee replacement approach where implants or surgical cutting guides are uniquely designed using advanced i...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Health
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Bounce Home Test: Purpose, Procedure, Interpretation, and Limitations
The Bounce Home Test is a preliminary self-assessment used to evaluate the possibility of meniscal injury or other internal knee joint derangements, p...
By Alex
Knee & Shin Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
Ligaments are strong fibrous tissues that connect bones, providing crucial stability and guiding movement in joints like the complex knee and the shin...
By Jordan
ACL in Physiotherapy: Understanding Injuries, Rehabilitation, and Recovery
In physiotherapy, ACL refers to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, a vital knee stabilizer, and the essential rehabilitation process for its injuries, cr...
By Jordan
Artificial Knee: Understanding Implant Hypersensitivity, Symptoms, and Treatment
While rare, individuals can develop an implant hypersensitivity reaction to materials in an artificial knee prosthesis, potentially causing persistent...
By Jordan
Lachman Test: Understanding ACL Assessment, Procedure, and Interpretation
The Lachman test is the most sensitive clinical examination used to assess the integrity of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in the knee, known pr...
By Hart
Ankle Ligament Healing: Understanding Recovery, Scar Tissue, and Rehabilitation
While ankle ligaments heal structurally, the new tissue is scar tissue that may not fully replicate original properties, making comprehensive rehabili...
By Hart
Wrist Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, Injuries, and Treatment
Wrist ligaments are strong, fibrous connective tissue bands that link wrist bones, providing stability, guiding movement, and enabling the wrist's com...
By Jordan
Knee Replacement Recovery: Recliners, Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices
While recliners can offer comfort and assist with elevation after knee replacement, their suitability depends on the recovery stage, design, and dilig...
By Jordan
