Torn Wrist Ligament: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Tearing a wrist ligament disrupts the joint's critical stability, causing immediate pain, swelling, and loss of function, and can lead to chronic inst...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedics
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Arthroplasty: Definition, Types, Procedure, and Recovery
Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to restore joint function by resurfacing or replacing damaged components with artificial prostheses, aiming to al...
By Jordan
Pincer Hip Impingement: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Pincer hip impingement is a type of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) where abnormal bone growth on the hip socket's rim causes compression and damag...
By Jordan
Knee Replacement Surgery: Essential Insights for Preparation, Recovery, and Long-Term Success
Optimal outcomes from knee replacement surgery require a comprehensive understanding of pre-surgical preparation, realistic recovery timelines, and de...
By Hart
Crank Test: Sensitivity, Specificity, and Clinical Implications for Shoulder Instability
The Crank Test for anterior glenohumeral instability has moderate sensitivity (40-70%), meaning a negative result does not rule out the condition, but...
By Alex
Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA): Benefits, Recovery, and Expectations
Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) offers significant benefits including profound pain relief, improved mobility and function, and an enhanced quality of l...
By Hart
CMC Joint Surgery: Understanding Pain, Recovery, and Management
CMC joint surgery involves acute post-operative pain, but it is effectively managed with medication and rehabilitation, ultimately aiming to alleviate...
By Alex
Total Knee Replacement: Understanding Costs, Influencing Factors, and Financial Planning
The cost of a total knee replacement in the United States typically ranges from $30,000 to $60,000, influenced by geographic location, type of facilit...
By Jordan
Knee Spacers: Composition, Purpose, and Role in Joint Infection Treatment
Knee spacers are temporary orthopedic implants predominantly made of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) bone cement infused with antibiotics, designed to ...
By Hart
