Hip Replacement: Recovery, Activities, and Long-Term Outlook
While life after hip replacement is not exactly the same, it significantly improves quality of life by alleviating chronic pain and restoring function...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedics
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Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA): What Is Removed, Replaced, and Preserved
During a Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), damaged cartilage and a thin layer of bone from the femur, tibia, and sometimes the patella are precisely remo...
By Jordan
Knee Replacement: Understanding Types, Factors, Risks, and Recovery
The optimal knee replacement procedure is highly individualized, depending on the extent of joint damage, patient health, activity level, and specific...
By Jordan
Spinal Fusion Surgery: General Risks, Specific Complications, and Recovery
Spinal fusion surgery carries potential complications including general surgical risks like infection, bleeding, and blood clots, as well as specific ...
By Alex
Clarke's Test: Purpose, Performance, and Clinical Significance
The Clarke's test is a clinical orthopedic examination used to assess for patellofemoral pain syndrome and related conditions involving irritation or ...
By Jordan
Persistent Knee Pain After Total Knee Replacement: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Persistent knee pain seven months after total knee replacement is abnormal and typically indicates an underlying issue requiring prompt medical invest...
By Jordan
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL): Function, Structure, and Importance in the Knee Joint
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a vital knee structure primarily functioning to prevent anterior tibial translation and control rotational sta...
By Alex
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL): Dimensions, Function, and Clinical Significance
The Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) typically measures approximately 32 to 38 millimeters in length and 11 to 13 millimeters in width at its femoral...
By Hart
Toe Fusion: Procedure, Recovery, and Biomechanical Impact
Toe fusion, or arthrodesis, is a surgical procedure that permanently joins toe bones to eliminate movement, alleviate chronic pain, correct severe def...
By Alex
