Spinal Stenosis: Understanding Its Effects, Symptoms, and Management
Spinal stenosis primarily affects individuals by narrowing spinal spaces, compressing nerves, and causing pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness, sign...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics
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ACL Dimensions: Length, Width, and Clinical Importance
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) typically measures 25-38 millimeters in length and 7-12 millimeters in width, though these dimensions vary signif...
By Jordan
Watson Test: Purpose, Anatomy, Procedure, and Interpretation
The Watson Test is an orthopedic maneuver performed by healthcare professionals to assess scapholunate ligament instability in the wrist by applying p...
By Alex
DeMeo Classification: Understanding Shoulder Instability Types and Management
The DeMeo Classification system categorizes glenohumeral (shoulder) instability into three types—Type I (traumatic, unidirectional), Type II (atraum...
By Jordan
Artificial Leg Joints: Purpose, Types, and Benefits
Artificial leg joints, whether external prosthetics or internal implants, primarily restore mobility, alleviate pain, and enable functional movement f...
By Jordan
Shoulder Dislocation: Recurrent Instability, Associated Injuries, and Long-Term Effects
The most common and significant complication following a shoulder dislocation is recurrent instability, meaning the shoulder is prone to dislocating a...
By Jordan
Knee Injections: Optimal Patient Positioning, Approaches, and Safety
Optimal patient positioning for a knee injection, typically involving specific knee flexion or extension angles, is crucial for safe, effective joint ...
By Hart
Ganz Procedure: Understanding Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO) for Hip Dysplasia
The Ganz procedure, or Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO), is a joint-preserving surgery that reorients the hip socket to correct hip dysplasia, aiming to...
By Jordan
Total Hip Replacement: Range of Motion Limitations, Precautions, and Recovery
Range of motion limitations following total hip replacement are crucial protective measures designed to prevent dislocation and ensure the longevity o...
By Alex
