Hip Dislocation: Causes, Types, and Risk Factors
A dislocated hip occurs when the thigh bone is forced out of its socket, primarily due to significant trauma from high-energy impacts, but also from p...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Injuries
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Hip Dislocation: Superior vs. Inferior Anterior Types Explained
Superior anterior hip dislocation involves the femoral head displacing anteriorly and superiorly, resulting in a lengthened limb; conversely, inferior...
By Jordan
Posterior Dislocations: Types, Causes, Diagnosis, and Recovery
Posterior dislocations occur when a bone is displaced backward from a joint, primarily classified by affected joint (shoulder, hip, elbow, knee, stern...
By Hart
Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Wrist: Anatomy, Function, Injuries, and Treatment
The Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) of the wrist is a crucial fibrous band on the medial side of the wrist, vital for stabilizing the joint and preven...
By Jordan
Shoulder Injuries: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Recovery After a Fall
A hard fall on the shoulder can lead to a spectrum of injuries, including fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue damage, with the specific injury de...
By Jordan
Subtalar Dislocation: Ligaments Involved, Anatomy, and Recovery
Subtalar dislocation primarily involves the rupture or significant compromise of the interosseous talocalcaneal and cervical ligaments, along with oth...
By Jordan
Hip Dislocation: Movement, Symptoms, and Emergency Response
It is highly unlikely and unsafe to move your leg if you dislocate your hip due to severe pain, mechanical instability, and the potential for further ...
By Alex
Ankle Dislocation: Immediate, Early, and Long-Term Complications
Ankle dislocations are severe injuries that can lead to immediate complications like neurovascular compromise and fractures, early issues such as infe...
By Jordan
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Most Common Nerve Injuries, Symptoms, and Management
The axillary nerve is the most common nerve injured in an anterior shoulder dislocation due to its close proximity to the humeral head and glenohumera...
By Hart
