Dislocated Kneecap: Why Self-Reduction is Dangerous, What to Do, and Medical Treatment
Attempting to push a dislocated kneecap back into place yourself is strongly discouraged due to significant risk of further injury, requiring immediat...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Injuries
Browsing all articles filed under the "Orthopedic Injuries" category.
Elbow Injuries: Mechanisms, Causes, and Prevention Strategies
Elbow injuries primarily stem from either acute, high-force trauma causing sudden structural damage or chronic, repetitive microtrauma leading to cumu...
By Jordan
Dislocations: Understanding Pain, High-Risk Joints, and Emergency Care
Dislocations of large, complex joints like the hip, knee, spine, and elbow are frequently cited as among the most excruciating due to severe tissue da...
By Jordan
Type 4 SLAP Tear: Understanding Its Characteristics, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A Type 4 SLAP tear is a severe shoulder injury where the superior labrum detaches and the tear extends into the long head of the biceps tendon, signif...
By Jordan
Joint Dislocations: Why They Don't Self-Correct, Risks, and What to Do
Joint dislocations do not spontaneously fix themselves and require immediate medical attention for proper reduction, to prevent further damage, and en...
By Alex
Shoulder Dislocation: Risks of Self-Relocation, Professional Treatment, and Recovery
Self-relocating a dislocated shoulder is highly dangerous and should only be performed by a trained medical professional to prevent severe complicatio...
By Jordan
Dislocated Hip: Why Walking Is Impossible, Symptoms, and Recovery
No, it is generally not possible to walk with a dislocated hip due to extreme pain, instability, and the high risk of further severe damage, requiring...
By Alex
Knee Ligament Injuries: Mechanisms, Types, and Prevention
Knee ligament injuries typically result from sudden, forceful movements that push the knee joint beyond its normal range of motion, often involving tw...
By Alex
Bucket Handle Tear: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
A bucket handle tear is a severe meniscal tear in the knee primarily caused by high-energy twisting forces combined with axial compression, often lead...
By Jordan
