Joint Replacement Surgery: Understanding Arthroplasty, Recovery, and Risks
Yes, a joint can be replaced through arthroplasty, a surgical procedure that removes damaged parts and replaces them with prosthetic components to res...
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Category: Orthopedics
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Knee Replacement: Steps After a Fall, Risks, and Prevention
After a knee replacement fall, assess for injury, call emergency if serious, and always seek prompt medical evaluation from your orthopedic surgeon to...
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Patella and Cartilage: Regeneration, Healing, and Medical Interventions
The patella (kneecap) bone can heal from fractures through repair and remodeling, but does not fully regrow lost tissue, while its articular cartilage...
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Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL): Anatomy, Function, and Injury
The PCL, or Posterior Cruciate Ligament, is a robust knee ligament located deep within the joint, crucial for maintaining knee stability by preventing...
By Jordan
Palmar Subluxation: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Palmar subluxation refers to the partial dislocation or misalignment of bones in the wrist, specifically when the carpal bones shift towards the palm ...
By Hart
Total Knee Arthroplasty: Understanding and Addressing Post-Surgical Weakness
Weakness after Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is a common, multifaceted issue affecting quadriceps and other muscles, caused by surgical trauma, pain i...
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Liverpool Elbow Score: What It Means for Comprehensive Elbow Assessment
The 'Liverpool Elbow Score' is not a standardized diagnostic tool but likely refers to the comprehensive, evidence-based approach to assessing complex...
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Knee Index Procedure: Understanding Biomechanics, Assessments, and Importance
The Knee Index Procedure is a comprehensive framework of biomechanical assessments and measurements used to quantify knee joint mechanics, stability, ...
By Hart
Cam Hip: Measurement, Diagnosis, and Management Strategies
Measuring a cam hip primarily involves diagnostic imaging, specifically X-rays, MRI, or CT scans, to quantify the alpha angle, which indicates the ext...
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