ACL and LCL Tears: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) tears are significant knee injuries involving damage to two distinct ligaments ...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics
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Spinal Fusion: Understanding the Procedure, Preparation, and Recovery
Spinal fusion is a complex surgical procedure that permanently joins two or more vertebrae into a single, solid bone to stabilize the spine, correct d...
By Jordan
SLAP Tears: Pain, Causes, Symptoms, and Management
SLAP tears are typically painful, causing a deep, aching sensation in the shoulder, often aggravated by overhead activities, throwing, or lifting, and...
By Hart
Tibial Plateau: Anatomy, Function, Injuries, and Rehabilitation
The tibial plateau is an integral and crucial component of the knee joint, forming the superior articular surface of the tibia that directly articulat...
By Hart
Ulnar Collateral Ligament: Origin, Function, Injuries, and Prevention
The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the elbow originates primarily from the medial epicondyle of the humerus, providing crucial stability against v...
By Hart
Elbow Dislocation: Post-Traumatic Stiffness, Other Complications, and Management
The most common and challenging complication following an elbow dislocation is post-traumatic stiffness, characterized by significant loss of range of...
By Hart
Coxa Profunda vs. Protrusio Acetabuli: Understanding Differences, Symptoms, and Management
Coxa profunda describes an abnormally deep hip socket where the femoral head reaches but does not cross the ilioischial line, whereas protrusio acetab...
By Hart
Torn Shoulder Ligaments: Healing Times, Grades, and Rehabilitation
Healing times for torn shoulder ligaments vary significantly, ranging from a few weeks for mild sprains to several months or over a year for complete ...
By Jordan
Joint Injuries: Understanding, First Aid, Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Prevention
Effectively managing a joint injury involves immediate first aid, professional medical assessment, and a structured rehabilitation program to restore ...
By Hart
