AC Joint Narrowing: Understanding, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
AC joint narrowing is a reduction in the space between the acromion and clavicle, often due to degenerative changes, leading to pain and impaired shou...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedics
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Subluxed Hip: Sensations, Symptoms, Causes, and Management
A subluxed hip typically feels like sudden, sharp pain accompanied by a "giving way" sensation and instability, leading to restricted and pa...
By Hart
Meniscus: Anatomy, Functions, Injuries, and Treatment
The meniscus consists of two C-shaped fibrocartilage pieces in the knee, essential for shock absorption, load distribution, and joint stability betwee...
By Alex
Shoulder Joint: Why the Inferior Region is Most Vulnerable to Dislocation
The inferior region of the shoulder joint is most vulnerable to dislocation due to its shallow glenoid fossa, a loose and weak inferior joint capsule ...
By Jordan
AC Joint Injury: Symptoms, Grades, and When to Seek Medical Attention
An acromioclavicular (AC) joint injury typically presents with localized pain at the top of the shoulder, often accompanied by swelling, bruising, and...
By Hart
ACL Surgery: Understanding and Addressing Impaired Knee Extension
The inability to fully straighten the knee after ACL surgery often results from swelling, pain, muscle guarding, or structural issues like excessive s...
By Alex
O'Brien's Test: Purpose, Procedure, Interpretation, and Clinical Significance
The O'Brien's Test is a provocative physical examination maneuver primarily used by healthcare professionals to assess for superior labral anterior-po...
By Alex
Knee Replacement: 5-Month Recovery Milestones and Continued Rehabilitation
At five months post-total knee arthroplasty, most individuals experience significant progress in pain reduction, improved range of motion, and increas...
By Hart
Hip Replacement: Newest Procedures, Techniques, and Technologies
The newest advancements in hip replacement surgery primarily involve minimally invasive surgical approaches, innovations in implant materials, and rob...
By Hart
