MPTA Angle: Normal Range, Clinical Significance, and Measurement
The normal Medial Proximal Tibial Angle (MPTA) typically ranges from 85 to 90 degrees, with an average of 87 3 degrees, and is crucial for assessin...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedics
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Bone-on-Bone Ankles: Understanding, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Addressing severe ankle osteoarthritis, or 'bone on bone' ankles, involves managing pain, improving function, and slowing disease progression through ...
By Jordan
ACL Tears: Non-Surgical Management, Rehabilitation, and Surgical Considerations
Non-surgical management of an ACL tear is a viable option for select individuals committed to intensive rehabilitation to restore knee stability and f...
By Hart
Ankle Mortise: Anatomy, Function, and Common Injuries
The ankle mortise, also known as the talocrural joint, is the critical hinge joint of the ankle formed by the tibia, fibula, and talus, enabling dorsi...
By Jordan
Patella (Kneecap): Attachments, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The patella is primarily attached to the knee joint by the continuous quadriceps tendon superiorly and the patellar ligament inferiorly, connecting it...
By Hart
Wrist Meniscus: Understanding the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC)
The wrist does not possess a true meniscus like the knee; instead, the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) serves as its functional equivalent, p...
By Alex
Wear Behind the Kneecap: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
The "wear behind the kneecap" refers to the degeneration or softening of the articular cartilage on the underside of the patella, a conditio...
By Alex
Hip Implant: Structure, Components, and Materials Explained
A hip implant is a prosthetic device comprising a femoral component (stem and head), an acetabular component (shell and liner), and articulating surfa...
By Alex
ACL Recovery: Pain Expectations, Management, and When to Seek Help
ACL recovery involves varying degrees of pain, typically most intense immediately post-surgery and gradually decreasing over months with proper rehabi...
By Jordan
