UCL Thumb Surgery: Success Rates, Indications, and Recovery
UCL thumb surgery for tears of the ulnar collateral ligament typically achieves good to excellent functional outcomes in 90% to 95% of cases with prop...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedics
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PLC in Knee: Understanding Its Anatomy, Injuries, and Treatment
The Posterolateral Corner (PLC) of the knee is a complex anatomical region on the outer, rear aspect of the joint, comprising multiple structures that...
By Jordan
ACL Surgery: Success Rates, Factors, and Recovery
ACL reconstruction surgery generally has high success rates (85-95%) for knee stability and patient satisfaction, with full recovery and long-term joi...
By Jordan
Talar Tilt: Understanding Ankle Inversion, Ligament Damage, and Instability
Talar tilt in inversion refers to the excessive gapping or angulation that occurs between the talus bone and the distal tibia/fibula when the ankle is...
By Jordan
Knee Pivot Shift Test: Understanding ACL Injury Diagnosis and Significance
The Pivot Shift Test is a key clinical examination used by healthcare professionals to assess the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and diagnose rotati...
By Hart
Ankle Joint: Repair, Treatment, and Recovery
Fixing an ankle joint involves a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach ranging from conservative management to surgical intervention, meticulously tai...
By Jordan
Radial Head Replacement: Understanding Post-Operative Pain and Recovery
Radial head replacement surgery involves significant acute pain initially, which is effectively managed and progressively decreases during rehabilitat...
By Jordan
Congenital Dysplasia of the Acetabulum (DDH): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Congenital dysplasia of the acetabulum (DDH) is a birth condition where the hip socket is abnormally shaped or positioned, preventing proper stabiliza...
By Hart
ACL Tear: Understanding Pain Locations, Associated Injuries, and Symptoms
Pain from a torn ACL is multifaceted, originating from the ligament tear, common bone bruising, rapid joint swelling, muscle spasms, and often concurr...
By Jordan
