Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Elbow: Procedure, Recovery, and Outcomes
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) of the elbow is a surgical procedure to treat severe elbow fractures by realigning broken bone fragments a...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedics
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Distal Radius Fractures: Surgical Approaches, Indications, and Risks
Surgical approaches to the distal radius, including volar, dorsal, lateral, ulnar, and minimally invasive methods, are chosen based on fracture patter...
By Jordan
Pyrocarbon Arthroplasty: Understanding the Procedure, Benefits, and Recovery
Pyrocarbon arthroplasty is a specialized surgical procedure that replaces damaged small joint surfaces with a highly durable and biocompatible pyrocar...
By Alex
Posterior Superior Hip Dislocations: Damaged Structures, Complications, and Management
Posterior superior hip dislocations commonly damage the sciatic nerve, femoral head (risk of osteonecrosis or chondral damage), acetabulum (fractures)...
By Jordan
Hip Preservation Surgery for Dysplasia: Understanding the Procedure, Recovery, and Long-Term Outlook
Hip preservation surgery for hip dysplasia is an orthopedic procedure that corrects structural hip joint abnormalities to restore biomechanics, allevi...
By Hart
Knee Injections: Cycling Safely After Cortisone, HA, and PRP
Returning to cycling after a knee injection is often possible, but the timing, intensity, and specific precautions depend significantly on the injecti...
By Alex
Knee Ligaments: ACL, PCL, and MCL Connecting Femur and Tibia
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), and Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) are the primary ligaments in the knee th...
By Alex
Radial Collateral Ligament: Anatomy, Function, Injuries, and Management
The radial collateral ligament (RCL) is a crucial ligament on the lateral side of the elbow joint that primarily provides stability against varus stre...
By Hart
Torn ACL: Knee Bending Ability, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
It is often possible to bend your knee with a torn ACL, but this does not indicate severity and is usually accompanied by significant pain, swelling, ...
By Hart
