Knee Ligament Tears: Causes, Symptoms, and Immediate Steps After Direct Impact
Yes, a direct blow to the knee can cause a ligament tear, with the specific ligament affected depending on the force's direction and magnitude, and th...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedic Injuries
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Elbow Dislocation: Causes, Mechanisms, Types, and What to Do
An elbow dislocation occurs when the forearm bones are forced out of alignment with the upper arm bone, primarily due to high-energy trauma such as a ...
By Jordan
Dislocations: Causes, Risk Factors, Common Sites, and Prevention
Dislocations occur when joint bones are forcibly separated from normal alignment, primarily due to significant external trauma, anatomical predisposit...
By Alex
Posterior Hip Dislocation: Understanding, Treatment, and Recovery
Posterior hip dislocation is fixed through immediate medical intervention in a clinical setting using closed reduction techniques or open surgery, fol...
By Hart
Ligament Repair: Surgical Methods, Non-Surgical Options, and Recovery
Doctors repair ligaments using surgical techniques like direct repair, reconstruction with grafts, or augmentation, as well as non-surgical management...
By Hart
Torn Elbow Ligament: Healing, Treatment, and Recovery
Healing a torn elbow ligament involves a multi-phase approach, ranging from conservative non-surgical management with rest and physical therapy to sur...
By Alex
Subluxed Finger: Appearance, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
A subluxed finger presents as a partially displaced joint, often characterized by localized swelling, subtle deformity, acute pain, and restricted mov...
By Alex
AC Joint Injuries: Understanding, Diagnosis, and Testing Methods
Testing for an AC joint injury involves a comprehensive clinical assessment, including a detailed history, physical examination with specific provocat...
By Jordan
Elbow Dislocation: When Surgery is Necessary, Procedures, and Recovery
Many elbow dislocations are treated non-surgically; however, surgery is necessary for associated fractures, severe ligament instability, neurovascular...
By Jordan
