Q Angle: Definition, Measurement, Clinical Significance, and Management
The Q angle is a crucial biomechanical measurement quantifying the alignment of the quadriceps muscle relative to the patella and tibia, indicating pa...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Health
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Knee Injuries: Twisting, Improper Landing, and Prevention
A twisting knee injury from improper landing primarily results in ligamentous tears, most notably the ACL, often accompanied by meniscus tears or MCL ...
By Jordan
Shoulder Mobility Issues: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Shoulder mobility issues are limitations in the shoulder joint's normal, pain-free range of motion, stemming from dysfunction in the complex interplay...
By Jordan
Leg Curvature: Forms, Causes, and Treatments
Leg curvature, seen as bow-legs or knock-knees, results from deviations in leg bone alignment, caused by developmental factors, nutritional deficienci...
By Hart
Knee Ligaments: Preventing Internal Rotation and Ensuring Stability
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is the primary passive restraint against excessive internal rotation of the knee, especially when the knee is ext...
By Jordan
Anterior Foot: Ligaments, Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The anterior foot contains a complex network of ligaments, including tarsometatarsal, intermetatarsal, metatarsophalangeal, and interphalangeal ligame...
By Hart
Thumb Joint Surgery: Understanding Post-Operative Pain and Recovery
Thumb joint surgery involves significant initial post-operative discomfort that progressively diminishes over weeks and months with proper pain manage...
By Alex
Zimmer Knee: Understanding the Implant, Procedure, and Recovery
A "Zimmer knee" refers to a knee replacement prosthesis manufactured by Zimmer Biomet, used in total or partial knee arthroplasty to allevia...
By Alex
Hip Replacement: Understanding and Managing Buttock Pain When Sitting
Buttock pain when sitting after hip replacement commonly results from surgical trauma, muscle disruption, nerve irritation, scar tissue, and altered b...
By Alex
