Paralabral Cyst: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A paralabral cyst results from synovial fluid leaking through a labral tear in a joint, most often the shoulder or hip, due to a one-way valve mechani...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics
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Scapholunate Angle: Understanding Wrist Stability, Injuries, and Clinical Significance
The scapholunate angle, measured on a lateral wrist X-ray, is a critical indicator of wrist alignment and stability, typically ranging from 30 to 60 d...
By Hart
Ligaments: Understanding MRI, Ultrasound, CT, and X-ray Scans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the gold standard for assessing ligaments due to its superior soft tissue contrast, while Ultrasound is increasing...
By Hart
Patella Stabilisation: Mechanics, Importance, Causes, and Treatments
Patella stabilisation is the combined function of bony structures, ligaments, and muscles that keep the kneecap centered in its groove during knee mov...
By Hart
Knee Braces: Understanding ROM Adjustment, Custom Molding, and Proper Fit
Adjusting a knee brace typically involves modifying its range of motion limits on hinged braces or custom-molding its shape by a professional for opti...
By Hart
SLAP Tears: Non-Surgical Treatment, Physical Therapy, and Recovery
Non-surgical treatment for a SLAP tear primarily focuses on managing pain and inflammation, followed by a comprehensive physical therapy program desig...
By Hart
Coxa Vara: Features, Symptoms, Causes, and Biomechanical Consequences
Coxa vara is a hip deformity characterized by a decreased femoral neck-shaft angle, leading to altered biomechanics, gait abnormalities, pain, and pot...
By Jordan
Knee Cartilage Removal: Procedures, Damage, and Recovery
Knee cartilage is typically removed through various surgical procedures like arthroscopic debridement, meniscectomy, microfracture, or joint replaceme...
By Hart
Knee Surgery: Innovations, Technologies, and Future Outlook
Future knee surgery will be less invasive, more personalized, and regenerative, leveraging robotics, AI, and biological advancements to enhance patien...
By Alex
