Hip Replacement: Eligibility, Risks, and Recovery for Elderly Patients
Yes, a 92-year-old can absolutely have a hip replacement, provided their overall health status, cognitive function, and support system are thoroughly ...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics
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ACL Reconstruction: Understanding the Procedure, Graft Choices, and Recovery
Normal ACL repair, more accurately termed ACL reconstruction, is a surgical procedure that replaces a torn ACL with a new tissue graft to restore knee...
By Alex
Meniscus Tear: Causes, Mechanisms, and Prevention
A meniscal tear primarily occurs when the knee is forcefully twisted or rotated while the foot is planted, damaging the C-shaped cartilage that cushio...
By Hart
Knee Osteoarthritis: Understanding, Treatment Options, and Future Therapies
The latest treatment for knee osteoarthritis involves a sophisticated, individualized, and multidisciplinary approach combining foundational lifestyle...
By Hart
Posterolateral Corner (PLC) Injury: Symptoms, Causes, and Complications
A Posterolateral Corner (PLC) injury of the knee typically presents with pain, swelling, and a distinct feeling of instability or "giving way,&qu...
By Hart
PCL in Total Knee Replacement: Understanding its Role and Implant Designs
In total knee replacement (TKA), the PCL refers to the Posterior Cruciate Ligament, a critical stabilizing ligament whose retention or sacrifice is a ...
By Jordan
Meniscus Tears: Taping as a Supportive Tool, Not a Cure
Taping a meniscus tear cannot heal the injury but can help manage symptoms like pain and swelling, enhance proprioception, and provide a sense of stab...
By Jordan
Meniscus Tears: Emerging Treatments, Traditional Approaches, and Rehabilitation
New treatments for meniscus tears emphasize biologic augmentation, tissue preservation, and regeneration to restore function and prevent long-term joi...
By Alex
Metal Plates in Knee Surgery: Purpose, Types, Procedures, and Recovery
A metal plate in knee surgery is a specialized orthopedic implant primarily used to stabilize bone fractures around the knee joint or to maintain alig...
By Jordan
