Synovial Pits: Definition, Location, and Clinical Significance
Synovial pits are benign, normal anatomical variations appearing as small, asymptomatic depressions in bone near synovial joints, which are not indica...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics
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Zlig Technique: ACL Repair, Reconstruction, and Recovery
The Zlig technique is an innovative surgical approach that augments ACL repair or reconstruction with a synthetic internal brace, enhancing stability ...
By Hart
Knee Arthroplasty: Understanding Knee Replacement Surgery, Types, and Recovery
Knee arthroplasty is commonly known as knee replacement surgery, a procedure that replaces damaged knee joint components with artificial implants to a...
By Alex
Subtalar Dislocation: Mechanisms, Types, and Management
Subtalar dislocation occurs when high-energy trauma, combining axial loading and rotational forces, displaces the calcaneus and foot relative to the t...
By Jordan
Elbow Joint: Anatomy, Stability Factors, and Clinical Significance
The elbow joint exhibits remarkable stability primarily due to the intricate bony congruence of the humerus and ulna, powerfully reinforced by a robus...
By Hart
SLAC Wrist: Understanding, Stages, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
SLAC wrist, or Scapholunate Advanced Collapse, is a progressive form of wrist arthritis resulting from chronic instability of the scapholunate ligamen...
By Jordan
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC): Anatomy, Functions, and Injuries
The Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) is the primary structure located between the ulna and the carpal bones, crucial for wrist stability, shoc...
By Alex
Ankle Fusion: Benefits, Trade-offs, and Candidacy
Ankle fusion, or arthrodesis, is a surgical procedure that permanently joins ankle bones to alleviate chronic pain, enhance stability, and improve fun...
By Jordan
Elbow Contracture: Risk Factors, Prevention, and Management After Traumatic Fracture Repair
Elbow contracture after traumatic elbow fracture repair is influenced by primary factors like injury severity, quality of surgical repair, and heterot...
By Jordan
