OATS Knee Surgery: Success Rates, Candidacy, and Recovery
OATS knee surgery generally achieves favorable outcomes, with 70-90% success in appropriately selected patients, especially for smaller cartilage defe...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics
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AC Joint: Understanding Tests, Common Pathologies, and Diagnosis
While no single definitive test exists for the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, a suite of orthopedic special tests like the Cross-Body Adduction, AC She...
By Jordan
Total Elbow Arthroplasty: Aseptic Loosening, Other Complications, and Management
Aseptic loosening, where the implant loses stable fixation without infection, is the most common long-term complication following total elbow arthropl...
By Alex
Ankle Replacement: Age Limits, Eligibility Factors, and Patient Considerations
There is no strict chronological age limit for ankle replacement surgery; eligibility is determined by a comprehensive assessment of a patient's overa...
By Alex
AC Joint Prominence: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
A prominent acromioclavicular (AC) joint, or "sticking out," typically indicates changes in joint alignment or structure due to injury, dege...
By Jordan
ACL Ligament: Function, Anatomy, and Clinical Relevance in the Knee Joint
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a vital knee ligament primarily responsible for preventing the tibia from sliding too far forward relative to ...
By Alex
Robotic Hip Replacement: Insurance Coverage, Factors, and Verification Steps
Most insurance plans, including Medicare and private insurers, generally cover medically necessary robotic-assisted hip replacements, though specific ...
By Hart
Knee Hemarthrosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Why Prompt Treatment is Crucial
Knee hemarthrosis, the presence of blood within the knee joint, is predominantly caused by significant traumatic injuries, but can also result from no...
By Jordan
Hip Replacement: Common Complications, Warning Signs, and Management After 10 Years
After 10 years, hip replacements can experience complications primarily related to wear, aseptic loosening, osteolysis, periprosthetic fracture, and l...
By Alex
