Total Knee Replacement: Contraindications, Risks, and Alternatives
Certain medical conditions, lifestyle factors, and psychological considerations can make an individual unsuitable for total knee replacement surgery d...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics
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DRUJ Subluxation: Understanding the Joint, Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Distal Radioulnar Joint (DRUJ) subluxation is a partial misalignment of the forearm bones near the wrist, often causing instability, pain, and comprom...
By Jordan
Knee Replacement: Surgical Duration, Factors, and Recovery Timeline
A typical knee replacement surgery usually takes 1 to 2 hours of actual surgical time, though the entire process from preparation to initial recovery ...
By Jordan
Shoulder Dislocation: Recurrence, Cumulative Damage, and Treatment
Repeated shoulder dislocations progressively damage joint structures, leading to chronic instability, persistent pain, and early-onset osteoarthritis ...
By Alex
Artificial Hip Attachment: Methods, Components, and Surgical Considerations
Artificial hip prostheses are attached to existing bone primarily through cemented fixation, using bone cement, or uncemented (press-fit) fixation, re...
By Jordan
MCL Injuries: Understanding the Valgus Stress Test
The primary special test for assessing the integrity of the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) of the knee is the Valgus Stress Test, performed at both ...
By Hart
Elbow Effusion: Understanding, Treatment Options, and Recovery
Treating an elbow effusion primarily involves managing its underlying cause through conservative measures, medical interventions like aspiration or in...
By Hart
Radial Dislocation: Types, Treatment, Recovery, and Prevention
Fixing a radial dislocation, a complex medical procedure, must be performed by a qualified healthcare professional, involving diagnosis, professional ...
By Jordan
Hip Replacement: Shifting Demographics, Indications, and Recovery
While traditionally in the mid-60s to early 70s, the average age for hip replacement is trending younger due to advancements in surgery and prosthetic...
By Hart
