Radial Head Dislocations: Types, Causes, and Complex Injuries
Radial head dislocations are categorized by displacement direction (anterior, posterior, lateral, medial), or as complex injuries like Monteggia fract...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Injuries
Browsing all articles filed under the "Orthopedic Injuries" category.
Tore Knee: Understanding Injuries, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A "tore knee" is a common colloquial term referring to a variety of injuries where one or more tissues within the knee joint, such as ligame...
By Jordan
AC Joint Sprain: Symptoms, Grades, and When to Seek Medical Attention
An AC joint sprain typically causes localized pain on the top of the shoulder, often with tenderness, swelling, and restricted arm movement, varying b...
By Hart
Joint Dislocations: Understanding Complete (Luxation) vs. Incomplete (Subluxation)
A complete dislocation involves total separation of joint surfaces, whereas an incomplete dislocation (subluxation) involves partial separation where ...
By Hart
Torn Ligaments in Hand: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Treating a torn hand ligament involves conservative measures like RICE, immobilization, and physical therapy for mild cases, or surgical intervention ...
By Jordan
Broken Joint: Risks of Movement, Signs, First Aid, and Recovery
Attempting to move a joint suspected of being broken is highly inadvisable as it can cause further severe injury, increased pain, permanent damage, an...
By Alex
Knee Medial Meniscus Injuries: Understanding ICD-9 and ICD-10 Codes
ICD-9 codes like 836.0 and 717.3 were previously used to classify knee medial meniscus injuries for medical billing and data, but they have been large...
By Jordan
ACL Injury: Understanding the Most Commonly Injured Knee Ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most frequently injured ligament in the knee, particularly among athletes, due to its critical role in kne...
By Alex
Twisted Knee: Injuries, Symptoms, and What to Do
Twisting your knee typically involves a sudden rotational force that can damage ligaments, menisci, articular cartilage, or bone, resulting in pain, s...
By Hart
