AC Joint Injury: Understanding Shoulder Separations, Grades, Diagnosis, and Treatment
An AC (acromioclavicular) injury is a sprain or separation of the joint at the top of the shoulder where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade, comm...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics
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Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA): What It Is, When It's Used, and What to Expect
MUA, or Manipulation Under Anesthesia, is an orthopedic procedure where a healthcare professional manually manipulates a joint under general anesthesi...
By Hart
ACL Reconstruction: Understanding Keyhole Surgery, Graft Options, and Recovery
ACL reconstruction surgery is predominantly performed using arthroscopic techniques, commonly known as "keyhole surgery," involving small in...
By Alex
Hip Replacement Pain: Causes After Sitting, Management, and When to Seek Help
Pain in a hip replacement after sitting is a common concern often caused by soft tissue irritation, nerve compression, muscle imbalances, or adaptive ...
By Alex
Meniscus: Living Without, Consequences, and Management
Yes, it is possible to live without a meniscus, but its absence significantly alters knee joint mechanics, increases stress on articular cartilage, an...
By Jordan
FAI Repair: Understanding the Procedure, Recovery, and Outcomes
FAI repair refers to surgical procedures that correct femoroacetabular impingement, a hip condition where abnormal bone growth causes painful friction...
By Hart
Extensor Tendon Subluxation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
The sensation of a tendon sliding off your knuckle is typically caused by extensor tendon subluxation, resulting from injury, repetitive stress, degen...
By Alex
Knee Replacement: Understanding 'Rejection,' Complications, and Management
Your body cannot immunologically reject a new knee replacement like an organ; however, complications such as infection, loosening, or allergic reactio...
By Alex
Ankle Fusion Surgery: Non-Surgical & Motion-Preserving Alternatives
Yes, many non-surgical and surgical alternatives to ankle fusion surgery exist for individuals with ankle pain and dysfunction, aiming to preserve joi...
By Hart
