Knee Replacement: Eligibility, Considerations, and Recovery for Older Adults
Yes, an 85-year-old can be a candidate for knee replacement surgery, provided they meet specific health criteria and have a clear medical indication, ...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedics
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Pivoting Knee: Understanding Instability, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
A "pivoting knee" describes a feeling of uncontrolled rotational instability, typically due to an injured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), ...
By Alex
Knee Retinaculum: Anatomy, Components, Functions, and Clinical Significance
The knee retinaculum is a complex fibrous network around the kneecap, essential for its stability, proper tracking within the femoral groove, and over...
By Alex
Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL): Anatomy, Injuries, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) in orthopedics is a vital elbow ligament that stabilizes the joint against inward forces, crucial for overhead mov...
By Hart
Knee Ligaments: Connecting Femur to Tibia, Their Functions, and Common Injuries
The primary ligaments connecting the femur (thigh bone) at the knee to the tibia (shin bone) are the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruci...
By Hart
Elbow Dislocation: Classification, Types, and Associated Injuries
Elbow dislocations are primarily classified by the direction of forearm bone displacement relative to the humerus, with further categorization based o...
By Alex
Big Toe Arthritis: Surgical Options, Recovery, and Decision-Making
There is no single "best" surgery for big toe arthritis; the optimal choice is highly individualized based on severity, activity, age, and g...
By Alex
Knee Replacement vs. Prosthetic Knee: Understanding the Key Differences
A knee replacement is an internal surgical procedure to replace damaged joint surfaces, whereas a prosthetic knee is an external device replacing a mi...
By Jordan
Posterolateral Corner Injury: Understanding PLC, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A PLC injury, or Posterolateral Corner Injury, refers to damage to the complex group of ligaments and tissues on the outer, rear aspect of the knee jo...
By Alex
