Total Knee Replacement (TKA): Understanding the Procedure, Recovery, and Risks
A "total knee" is medically and formally known as a Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) or Total Knee Replacement (TKR), a comprehensive surgical ...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedics
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Ankle Joint Examination: History, Observation, Palpation, and Special Tests
Examining ankle joints involves a systematic approach including history taking, observation, palpation, range of motion, muscle testing, and special t...
By Hart
Hinge Elbow Replacement: Design, Indications, and Recovery
A hinge elbow replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces a severely damaged elbow joint with a prosthetic device featuring mechanically linked ...
By Jordan
Knock Knees (Genu Valgum): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Knock knee syndrome, or genu valgum, is a lower limb alignment where the knees angle inward and touch or nearly touch when standing with feet apart, p...
By Alex
Meniscus: Anatomy, Attachments, and Muscular Connections in the Knee
The meniscus is a fibrocartilaginous knee structure, not a muscle, that primarily attaches to the tibia and joint capsule via ligaments, with indirect...
By Jordan
Dual Mobility Hip Implants: Disadvantages, Risks, and Patient Considerations
While dual mobility hip implants significantly reduce dislocation risk, they carry unique disadvantages, including intraprosthetic dislocation, increa...
By Alex
Extruded Meniscus: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
An extruded meniscus is the displacement of the knee's C-shaped fibrocartilage outside its normal confines, typically resulting from significant tears...
By Alex
Forgotten Joint Score (FJS): Understanding This Unique Knee Outcome Measure
The "forgotten knee score" most commonly refers to the Forgotten Joint Score (FJS), a unique patient-reported outcome measure assessing how ...
By Alex
Copenhagen Hip Score: Understanding Its Purpose, Components, and Clinical Importance
The Copenhagen Hip Score (CHS) is a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) used to assess pain, symptoms, function, and quality of life, primarily in...
By Hart
