Radial Head Injuries: Subluxation, Dislocation, and Key Differences
While both radial head subluxation and dislocation involve the displacement of the radial head from its normal articulation, a subluxation is a partia...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedic Injuries
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Unhappy Triad of the Knee: What it Is, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The unhappy triad of the knee is a severe injury involving simultaneous rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial collateral ligament (M...
By Alex
The Piano Key Test for AC Joint: What It Is, How It's Performed, and What a Positive Result Means
The Piano Key Test is an orthopedic maneuver used to assess the acromioclavicular (AC) joint for superior clavicle displacement, indicative of a sprai...
By Hart
Knee Dislocation: Understanding the Different Types and Their Implications
Knee dislocations are severe injuries primarily classified by the direction of tibial displacement relative to the femur—anterior, posterior, latera...
By Jordan
Syndesmosis Injury: Differential Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Mimicking Conditions
A differential diagnosis of syndesmosis involves systematically distinguishing this distal tibiofibular joint injury from other ankle and lower leg co...
By Jordan
Positive Squeeze Test: Understanding Its Purpose, Technique, and Interpretation
A positive squeeze test is an orthopedic assessment used to identify injuries like high ankle sprains or stress fractures in the lower leg by elicitin...
By Jordan
Dislocated Shoulder: Acute & Chronic Complications, Factors, and Management
A dislocated shoulder can lead to a range of immediate and long-term complications including neurovascular injury, fractures, recurrent instability, c...
By Hart
Hyperextended Elbow: Understanding the Injury Mechanism, Affected Structures, and Prevention
A hyperextended elbow injury occurs when the joint is forced beyond its normal extension, primarily damaging stabilizing soft tissues due to axial com...
By Jordan
Frank Dislocation: Understanding Complete Joint Displacement, Symptoms, and Treatment
A "frank dislocation" refers to a complete and obvious separation of joint surfaces where bones entirely lose contact, often due to signific...
By Alex
