Coracoid Pain Test: Purpose, Procedure, Interpretation, and Management
The Coracoid Pain Test is an orthopedic assessment used to identify pain originating from the coracoid process, indicating conditions like pectoralis ...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedics
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Knock Knees: Understanding Genu Valgum, Brace Effectiveness, and Treatment
Knee braces can support genu valgum (knock knees) by guiding bone growth in children and managing symptoms in adults, though they typically do not cor...
By Hart
PCL Tear: Walking, Risks, and Treatment Options
While it may be physically possible to walk on a fully torn Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), it is generally not advisable and carries substantial r...
By Jordan
Dislocated Knee: Understanding, Treatment, and Recovery Timelines
Healing from a dislocated knee varies from weeks for simple non-surgical cases to 6-12 months or more for severe injuries requiring extensive surgery ...
By Alex
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL): Attachments, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) primarily attaches to the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone), stabilizing the knee joint by preventing...
By Hart
Ankle Binders: Definition, Purposes, Types, and Applications
An ankle binder is an orthopedic device designed to provide external support, compression, and stabilization to the ankle joint, primarily used for in...
By Alex
Modern Hip Replacement: Advancements, Techniques, and Recovery
While no single "new" hip replacement surgery was introduced in 2024, the field has rapidly evolved with significant advancements in surgica...
By Jordan
Bone Cement: Understanding Pain, Causes, and Complications
Yes, bone cement can cause pain both acutely from its properties and surgical trauma, and chronically due to complications like infection, aseptic loo...
By Hart
Deviated Patella: Understanding Maltracking, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
A deviated patella, or patellar maltracking, describes a condition where the kneecap moves abnormally within the trochlear groove of the thigh bone du...
By Alex
