Knee Replacement: Types, Indications, and Factors for Choosing
The most suitable knee replacement type is highly individualized, depending on factors like arthritis extent, patient age, activity level, and overall...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics
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Posterior Hip Precautions: Understanding Post-Surgical Restrictions and Daily Living Adjustments
Posterior hip precautions are specific movement restrictions prescribed after a total hip replacement via a posterior surgical approach to prevent dis...
By Hart
Knee Replacement Surgery: Muscle Disruption, Affected Tissues, and Recovery
Knee replacement surgery primarily damages the quadriceps femoris muscle group, especially the vastus medialis, through surgical incision and retracti...
By Hart
AC Joint Pain: Causes, Severity Grading, Recovery Timelines, and Treatment
The duration of AC joint pain significantly varies by injury severity, with mild sprains resolving in weeks and severe separations (Grade III and abov...
By Hart
Genu Recurvatum: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The medical term for the knee bending backwards beyond its normal anatomical extension is genu recurvatum, also known as "back knee" or &quo...
By Jordan
Hip Replacement: Advancements, Minimally Invasive Techniques, and Rapid Recovery
In 2024, "newest" hip replacement advancements focus on minimally invasive techniques, robotic precision, enhanced implant technology, and a...
By Jordan
Acromioclavicular Joint: Alternative Names, Anatomy, and Common Conditions
The most direct and complete alternative name for the AC joint is its full anatomical designation, the Acromioclavicular Joint, which connects the acr...
By Hart
Total Knee Replacement: History, Evolution, and Impact
Dr. Frank Gunston performed the first widely recognized successful total knee replacement in 1970 using his innovative polycentric knee design, markin...
By Hart
Knee Collateral Ligaments: Main Function, Anatomy, and Injury Prevention
The collateral ligaments of the knee, comprising the medial collateral ligament (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL), primarily function to pro...
By Alex
