Browsing all articles filed under the "Orthopedics" category.
Neither ankle fusion nor total ankle replacement is universally better; the optimal choice depends on a patient's specific condition, lifestyle, and g...
By Jordan
A deep transverse metacarpal ligament (DTML) injury typically presents with localized pain and tenderness at the base of the affected finger's MCP joi...
By Jordan
The optimal sitting position after knee replacement prioritizes maintaining knee extension, minimizing prolonged deep flexion, elevating the leg to re...
By Hart
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that employs a small camera and instruments through tiny incisions to diagnose and treat joint ...
By Hart
Preventing recurrent knee dislocation involves a comprehensive approach including targeted rehabilitation, strength training, proprioceptive retrainin...
By Hart
Total hip replacement has limits concerning patient eligibility, activity restrictions, implant longevity, and potential complications, requiring care...
By Hart
The cost of arthroscopic knee surgery varies significantly, ranging from approximately $5,000 to over $50,000 without insurance, influenced by locatio...
By Alex
Thigh tightness after hip replacement is a common symptom stemming from surgical trauma, swelling, scar tissue, and post-surgical adaptations, which c...
By Jordan
The Neer test is an orthopedic maneuver used to assess subacromial impingement syndrome in the shoulder by passively forcing the humerus against the a...
By Jordan
