ACL Tear: Understanding Its Role, Mechanisms, and Long-Term Consequences
Tearing your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) immediately results in pain, rapid swelling, and a profound sense of instability due to the loss of a pr...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedic Injuries
Browsing all articles filed under the "Orthopedic Injuries" category.
Pelvic Dislocation: Types, Causes, Complications, and Treatment
Pelvic dislocations involve severe separation of pelvic joint surfaces, primarily categorized by the affected joint (sacroiliac or pubic symphysis) an...
By Jordan
Hip Dislocation: Emergency Response, Immobilization, and Recovery
Immobilizing a hip dislocation is a critical medical procedure performed by trained healthcare professionals, not laypersons, who should instead call ...
By Alex
Dislocated Shoulder: Healing Timeline, Recovery Phases, and Prevention
The healing timeline for a dislocated shoulder varies from 6 weeks to over 6 months, or 6-12 months post-surgery, influenced by injury severity, age, ...
By Hart
Joint Dislocations: Formation, Causes, Risk Factors, and Associated Injuries
Dislocations form when an external force or extreme movement causes joint bones to completely separate from their normal alignment, disrupting the joi...
By Jordan
Dislocated Thumb: Signs, Symptoms, Immediate Steps, and Recovery
A dislocated thumb is characterized by severe pain, visible deformity, rapid swelling, and inability to move the joint, necessitating immediate profes...
By Jordan
Dislocated Hip: Emergency Care, Professional Treatment, and Rehabilitation
A dislocated hip is a severe medical emergency that cannot be fixed by an individual and requires immediate professional medical attention for safe re...
By Jordan
Elbow Dislocation: Movement, Dangers, and What to Do
If your elbow is dislocated, you will experience severe pain and inability to move your arm, and attempting to do so is highly inadvisable due to the ...
By Alex
Elbow Dislocation: Posterior vs. Anterior, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Posterior elbow dislocations, where forearm bones move backward, are common from falls, while rare anterior dislocations result from direct, high-ener...
By Alex
