SLAP Tear: Causes, Mechanisms, and Risk Factors
SLAP tears are primarily caused by acute traumatic events like falls onto an outstretched arm or chronic repetitive stress from overhead activities th...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedic Injuries
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Dislocated Elbow: Immediate Care, Rehabilitation, and Long-Term Recovery
Healing a dislocated elbow efficiently requires immediate medical intervention for proper reduction, followed by structured rehabilitation emphasizing...
By Jordan
Scapholunate Ligament Sprain: The Most Common Wrist Ligament Injury, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
The most common wrist ligament injury is a sprain of the Scapholunate Ligament (SLL), often caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand (FOOSH), potent...
By Hart
AC Joint Injuries: Non-Surgical Treatment, Recovery, and Surgical Considerations
Most acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries, particularly lower-grade separations, can be effectively treated without surgery using rest, pain manageme...
By Hart
Posterior Tibial Dislocation: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery
Posterior dislocation of the tibia is a severe knee injury where the shin bone is displaced backward relative to the thigh bone, often due to high-ene...
By Jordan
Dislocated Thumb: Risks of Self-Reduction, Symptoms, First Aid, and Medical Treatment
Setting a dislocated thumb must only be performed by a trained healthcare professional, as self-reduction carries significant risks including further ...
By Alex
Dislocated Jaw: Understanding, Causes, Professional Relocation, and Prevention
Relocating a dislocated jaw is a medical procedure that must be performed by a trained healthcare professional using manual reduction techniques, ofte...
By Hart
Joint Dislocation: Understanding the Pain, Causes, and Recovery
A joint dislocation is a profoundly painful injury due to severe tissue damage, nerve compression, and bone displacement, requiring immediate medical ...
By Jordan
Bony Bankart Lesion: Healing Time, Recovery, and Rehabilitation
Healing for a bony Bankart lesion varies, with initial bone union taking 6-12 weeks and full functional recovery often requiring 6-12 months or more, ...
By Hart
