PCL in Total Knee Replacement: Understanding its Role and Implant Designs
In total knee replacement (TKA), the PCL refers to the Posterior Cruciate Ligament, a critical stabilizing ligament whose retention or sacrifice is a ...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedics
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Meniscus Tears: Taping as a Supportive Tool, Not a Cure
Taping a meniscus tear cannot heal the injury but can help manage symptoms like pain and swelling, enhance proprioception, and provide a sense of stab...
By Jordan
Meniscus Tears: Emerging Treatments, Traditional Approaches, and Rehabilitation
New treatments for meniscus tears emphasize biologic augmentation, tissue preservation, and regeneration to restore function and prevent long-term joi...
By Alex
Metal Plates in Knee Surgery: Purpose, Types, Procedures, and Recovery
A metal plate in knee surgery is a specialized orthopedic implant primarily used to stabilize bone fractures around the knee joint or to maintain alig...
By Jordan
Coracoid Pain Test: Purpose, Procedure, Interpretation, and Management
The Coracoid Pain Test is an orthopedic assessment used to identify pain originating from the coracoid process, indicating conditions like pectoralis ...
By Jordan
Knock Knees: Understanding Genu Valgum, Brace Effectiveness, and Treatment
Knee braces can support genu valgum (knock knees) by guiding bone growth in children and managing symptoms in adults, though they typically do not cor...
By Hart
PCL Tear: Walking, Risks, and Treatment Options
While it may be physically possible to walk on a fully torn Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), it is generally not advisable and carries substantial r...
By Jordan
Dislocated Knee: Understanding, Treatment, and Recovery Timelines
Healing from a dislocated knee varies from weeks for simple non-surgical cases to 6-12 months or more for severe injuries requiring extensive surgery ...
By Alex
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL): Attachments, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) primarily attaches to the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone), stabilizing the knee joint by preventing...
By Hart
