Dislocated Kneecap: Professional Reduction, First Aid, and Recovery
Setting a dislocated kneecap, known as patellar reduction, must only be performed by trained medical professionals to prevent further injury and ensur...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Injuries
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Subluxed Thumb: Treatment, Recovery, and Prevention
Treating a subluxed thumb involves immediate medical attention for diagnosis and reduction, followed by immobilization, pain management, and a structu...
By Alex
SLAP Tears: Non-Surgical Healing, Management, and Surgical Indications
Some less severe SLAP tears can improve symptomatically with non-surgical management, but complete anatomical healing without intervention is less com...
By Alex
Dislocated Wrist: Finger Movement, Symptoms, and Emergency Care
While some limited and painful finger movement may be possible with a dislocated wrist, it will be severely compromised by pain, swelling, and potenti...
By Jordan
Elbow Dislocation: Recovery Time, Rehabilitation, and Complications
Achieving full, pain-free arm extension after an elbow dislocation is a gradual process that typically takes several weeks to many months, depending o...
By Alex
Ankle Dislocations: Types, Causes, Diagnosis, and Management
Ankle dislocations, severe orthopedic emergencies involving complete joint separation, are primarily classified by the talus's displacement direction�...
By Alex
Inferior Shoulder Dislocation: Immediate and Long-Term Complications, Diagnosis, and Management
Inferior shoulder dislocation (luxatio erecta) is a rare, severe injury prone to immediate complications like nerve/vascular damage and fractures, and...
By Jordan
AC Joint Injury: Understanding Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
An AC type injury, or acromioclavicular joint injury, is a sprain or tear of the ligaments connecting the collarbone to the shoulder blade at the acro...
By Alex
Knee Ligament Injuries: Understanding, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery
The optimal treatment for a knee ligament injury is highly individualized, depending on the specific ligament affected, the tear's severity, and the p...
By Alex
