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
Category: Orthopedic Injuries
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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
Bone Dislocation: The Reduction Procedure, Types, and Recovery
The medical procedure to return a dislocated bone to its normal anatomical position is called reduction, which must always be performed by a qualified...
By Hart
Dislocated Knee: Why Self-Correction is Dangerous, Symptoms, and Professional Care
Attempting to self-reposition a dislocated knee is strongly discouraged due to significant risks, requiring immediate professional medical evaluation ...
By Alex
Pinky Finger Dislocation: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery
A pinky finger dislocation occurs when its joint bones are forced out of normal alignment, typically due to trauma like direct impact, hyperextension,...
By Jordan
