Torn Finger Ligament: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery
Treating a torn finger ligament involves immediate R.I.C.E., professional diagnosis, and then either non-surgical methods like immobilization and phys...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Injuries
Browsing all articles filed under the "Orthopedic Injuries" category.
Elbow Dislocations: Types, Classification, Symptoms, and Treatment
Elbow dislocations are classified primarily by the direction of forearm bone displacement relative to the humerus (posterior, anterior, medial, latera...
By Hart
ACL Tear Diagnosis: Physical Examination, Key Tests, and Imaging
Diagnosing an ACL tear involves a comprehensive evaluation combining patient history, specific physical examination tests like the Lachman, Anterior D...
By Hart
Scapholunate Ligament: Anatomy, Dissociation, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The scapholunate ligament is a crucial C-shaped ligament in the wrist that connects the scaphoid and lunate carpal bones, essential for maintaining wr...
By Alex
Knee Dislocation: Mechanisms, Causes, and Complications
A knee dislocates when extreme forces overwhelm the knee's stabilizing ligaments, causing the femur and tibia to completely lose their normal alignmen...
By Hart
ACL Injury: Understanding High-Risk Positions, Prevention, and Rehabilitation Strategies
While there isn't a single 'best' position for an ACL injury, understanding high-risk biomechanical positions that increase stress and employing safe ...
By Hart
Femoral Dislocations: Types, Mechanisms, Complications, and Treatment
Femoral dislocations, or hip dislocations, are severe orthopedic injuries primarily categorized as posterior (most common) or anterior, with less comm...
By Hart
Knee Popping Out: Understanding Patellar Subluxation, Dislocation, and Recovery
When your knee pops out and back in, it typically indicates a patellar subluxation or dislocation, causing immediate pain, swelling, instability, and ...
By Alex
Falling Hard on Your Hip: Understanding Injuries, Symptoms, and When to Seek Medical Attention
Falling hard on your hip can result in various injuries, from minor contusions and bursitis to severe fractures, labral tears, or dislocations, depend...
By Alex
