Pivot Shift Test: Understanding the 'Pivot' and Knee Instability
The "pivot" in the Pivot Shift Test refers to the uncontrolled anterior subluxation and internal rotation of the lateral tibial plateau duri...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedics
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Q Angle: How to Measure, Interpret, and Its Importance for Knee Health
The Q angle of the knee is measured using a goniometer by aligning its arms with the ASIS, the center of the patella, and the tibial tuberosity, to as...
By Hart
Pseudo Acetabulum: Understanding This False Hip Socket, Its Causes, and Treatment
Pseudo acetabulum refers to the formation of a false or abnormal socket-like articulation, typically occurring on the ilium superior and lateral to th...
By Hart
Knee Ligaments: Understanding the 'Finger Trick' and Posterior Sag Sign for PCL Injuries
The "finger trick" for knee ligaments primarily refers to observing the posterior sag sign, a visual assessment indicating a Posterior Cruci...
By Alex
AC Separation: Understanding Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
An AC separation is an injury where ligaments connecting the collarbone to the shoulder blade at the acromion process are stretched or torn, causing v...
By Alex
Wagner Cone Prosthesis: Design, Indications, Advantages, and Considerations
The Wagner type stem is a cementless, tapered, and fluted femoral component used in total hip arthroplasty, designed for excellent primary stability a...
By Alex
Partial Hip Revision: Understanding the Procedure, Indications, and Recovery
A partial hip revision is a complex surgical procedure performed to replace or modify only one or some components of a previously implanted hip replac...
By Alex
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
A Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) injury primarily results from direct force to the inside of the knee or a forceful twisting motion that drives the...
By Alex
Hip Replacement: Indicators, Diagnostic Process, and Recovery
Total hip replacement is considered when a hip is severely compromised by pain, functional limitations, and advanced degeneration, and has not respond...
By Hart
