Knee Osteoarthritis: Stages, Quality of Life Impact, and Management
Quality of life in knee osteoarthritis is most significantly impacted in the moderate (Kellgren-Lawrence Grade 3) to severe (Kellgren-Lawrence Grade 4...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedics
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Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament (AITFL): Function, Anatomy, and Injuries
The anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) primarily functions to stabilize the distal tibia and fibula, thereby maintaining the integrity of...
By Hart
Knee Surgery: Understanding Its Many Names and Procedures
Knee surgery is a broad term referring to various medical procedures, each specifically named based on the treated condition, involved structures, and...
By Hart
Bipolar Hip: Prosthesis, Biomechanics, Indications, and Rehabilitation
A bipolar hip is a specialized partial hip replacement (hemiarthroplasty) featuring a femoral component with two articulating surfaces designed to enh...
By Alex
Ankle Fusion vs. Ankle Replacement: Understanding Differences, Pros, Cons, and Recovery
Ankle fusion permanently eliminates joint motion for pain relief and durability, while ankle replacement preserves motion using prosthetics for a more...
By Jordan
Tuberoplasty Shoulder: Understanding the Procedure, Indications, and Recovery
Tuberoplasty is a specialized surgical procedure that reshapes or removes a portion of the greater tuberosity of the humerus to alleviate shoulder imp...
By Jordan
Manus Valgus: Understanding the Deformity, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Manus valgus is an outward angulation of the hand at the wrist, often caused by anatomical abnormalities of the distal radius or ulna, or ligamentous ...
By Jordan
Total Knee Replacement: Expected Range of Motion, Recovery, and Long-Term Care
After total knee replacement, most individuals can expect to achieve 110-125 degrees of knee flexion and full or near-full extension (0 degrees), whic...
By Hart
ACL Surgery: Risks, Benefits, and Outcomes
ACL reconstruction surgery is generally considered a safe and effective procedure with a high success rate, not a high-risk operation, despite inheren...
By Alex
