Anterior Cruciate Ligament: Anatomy, Injuries, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a primary knee ligament in orthopedics, essential for joint stability by preventing excessive shin bone moveme...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics
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Sharp Purser Test: Purpose, Performance, and Clinical Significance
The Sharp Purser Test is an orthopedic clinical test used to assess the integrity of the transverse ligament and the stability of the atlantoaxial joi...
By Hart
Artificial Hip Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Pain in an artificial hip can arise from expected post-surgical healing, mechanical issues like loosening or component wear, biological factors such a...
By Hart
Knee Braces: Understanding Pain, Troubleshooting, and Prevention
Experiencing increased discomfort or new pain from a knee brace often indicates an improper fit, incorrect application, the wrong brace type for your ...
By Jordan
ACL Surgery: Full Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Long-Term Outlook
A full return to pre-injury function after ACL surgery is realistic for many, though "100%" is nuanced, depending on individual factors, rig...
By Jordan
Knee Replacement: Comprehensive Diagnostic Approach and When Surgery is Considered
There is no single "special test" for diagnosing the need for a knee replacement; instead, orthopedic surgeons rely on a comprehensive diagn...
By Jordan
Knee Surgery: Understanding Scope, Types, and Recovery
Knee surgery varies significantly in "bigness" from minimally invasive to extensive replacements, determined by complexity, recovery time, a...
By Alex
FAI Configuration of the Hip: Understanding Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) configuration of the hip refers to an abnormal shape of the hip joint bones that causes them to abnormally contact ...
By Alex
Knee Surgery: Risks of Crossing Legs, Recovery Guidelines, and When It's Safe
Crossing legs after knee surgery is generally discouraged, especially in early recovery, due to stress on the healing joint and should only be done wi...
By Hart
