Torn ACL: Non-Surgical Options, Rehabilitation, and When Surgery is Needed
While a torn ACL cannot heal traditionally, non-surgical management is a viable option for selected individuals, focusing on comprehensive rehabilitat...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics
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Knock Knees (Genu Valgum): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A knock knees deformity, medically known as Genu Valgum, is a lower limb alignment variation where the knees angle inward, touching or almost touching...
By Jordan
Elbow Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The elbow joint's stability and function are maintained by a complex network of ligaments, including the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL), Lateral Col...
By Hart
Plica Irritation: Understanding Knee Plica Syndrome, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Plica irritation, or plica syndrome, is the inflammation or impingement of a synovial fold within the knee joint, most commonly the medial plica, lead...
By Hart
Hip Surgery: Movement, Recovery, and Rehabilitation
Yes, movement is not only possible but crucial after hip surgery, beginning almost immediately under professional guidance to facilitate recovery, res...
By Jordan
Cruciate Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, Injuries, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Cruciate ligaments are strong, cross-shaped fibrous bands within the knee joint that provide stability by preventing excessive front-to-back and rotat...
By Alex
Total Hip Replacement: Safety, Benefits, Risks, and Recovery
Total hip replacement is generally considered a highly safe and effective surgical procedure for alleviating chronic hip pain and restoring function, ...
By Hart
Artificial Knee Attachment: Components, Surgical Process, and Fixation Methods
An artificial knee, or prosthesis, is surgically attached by removing damaged bone and cartilage and fitting durable metal and plastic components to p...
By Jordan
Ankle Fusion (Arthrodesis): Procedure, Recovery, and Long-Term Implications
Another name for ankle fusion is arthrodesis, a surgical procedure that permanently fuses the bones of the ankle joint to eliminate motion, alleviate ...
By Hart
