Ankle Ligament Surgery: Procedures, Recovery, and Risks
Ankle ligament operations primarily involve surgical repair of torn ligaments or reconstruction using a tendon graft, chosen based on injury severity ...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedics
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Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint: Primary Stabilizers, Biomechanics, and Injury Insights
The primary stabilizer of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint is the coracoclavicular ligament complex, composed of the conoid and trapezoid ligaments, w...
By Hart
Platelet-Rich Plasma vs. Hip Replacement: Understanding Their Roles and When Each is Used
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is not a substitute for total hip replacement; while PRP promotes healing for early to moderate hip conditions, hip replace...
By Hart
Knee Replacement: Understanding Post-Surgical Sensations, Causes, and Management
Experiencing sensations after knee replacement surgery is common as your body adapts to the prosthetic joint, nerves heal, and tissues remodel, rangin...
By Hart
Leg Dislocation: Meaning, Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
When your leg is dislocated, the bones forming one of its major joints (hip, knee, or ankle) are forced out of normal alignment, causing severe pain, ...
By Jordan
Shoulder Replacement Surgery: Non-Surgical and Less Invasive Alternatives
The best alternative to shoulder replacement surgery is highly individualized, prioritizing conservative management and less invasive surgical procedu...
By Hart
Shoulder Dislocation: Understanding Persistent Pain, Causes, and Recovery
Persistent shoulder pain months after dislocation typically indicates underlying structural damage, incomplete healing, nerve involvement, or insuffic...
By Hart
Elbow Varus: Understanding Cubitus Varus and Gunstock Deformity, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Elbow varus, an inward deviation of the forearm, is medically termed cubitus varus and commonly known as gunstock deformity, primarily caused by malun...
By Jordan
Hip Offset: Understanding Femoral and Global Differences, Biomechanics, and Clinical Importance
Global offset refers to the total perpendicular distance from the femoral head's center of rotation to the body's mid-sagittal plane, encompassing bot...
By Hart
