Knee Ligaments: Connecting Femur to Tibia, Their Functions, and Common Injuries
The primary ligaments connecting the femur (thigh bone) at the knee to the tibia (shin bone) are the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruci...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics
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Elbow Dislocation: Classification, Types, and Associated Injuries
Elbow dislocations are primarily classified by the direction of forearm bone displacement relative to the humerus, with further categorization based o...
By Alex
Big Toe Arthritis: Surgical Options, Recovery, and Decision-Making
There is no single "best" surgery for big toe arthritis; the optimal choice is highly individualized based on severity, activity, age, and g...
By Alex
Knee Replacement vs. Prosthetic Knee: Understanding the Key Differences
A knee replacement is an internal surgical procedure to replace damaged joint surfaces, whereas a prosthetic knee is an external device replacing a mi...
By Jordan
Posterolateral Corner Injury: Understanding PLC, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A PLC injury, or Posterolateral Corner Injury, refers to damage to the complex group of ligaments and tissues on the outer, rear aspect of the knee jo...
By Alex
AC Joint Narrowing: Understanding, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
AC joint narrowing is a reduction in the space between the acromion and clavicle, often due to degenerative changes, leading to pain and impaired shou...
By Alex
Subluxed Hip: Sensations, Symptoms, Causes, and Management
A subluxed hip typically feels like sudden, sharp pain accompanied by a "giving way" sensation and instability, leading to restricted and pa...
By Hart
Meniscus: Anatomy, Functions, Injuries, and Treatment
The meniscus consists of two C-shaped fibrocartilage pieces in the knee, essential for shock absorption, load distribution, and joint stability betwee...
By Alex
Shoulder Joint: Why the Inferior Region is Most Vulnerable to Dislocation
The inferior region of the shoulder joint is most vulnerable to dislocation due to its shallow glenoid fossa, a loose and weak inferior joint capsule ...
By Jordan
