Bow Legs (Genu Varum): Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Bow leg, or genu varum, is a condition where legs bow outward, keeping knees apart when ankles touch, often physiological in toddlers but pathological...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedics
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Acetabulum vs. Labrum: Understanding Their Roles in the Hip Joint
The acetabulum is the bony, cup-shaped socket of the hip joint, while the labrum is a fibrocartilaginous ring that deepens this socket and enhances jo...
By Alex
ACL Reconstruction: Graft Strength, Ligamentization, and Recovery
While an ACL reconstruction effectively restores knee stability, the "new ACL" is generally not stronger than a healthy, native anterior cru...
By Alex
PCL Tear: Actions to Avoid for Optimal Healing and Recovery
When dealing with a PCL tear, it is crucial to avoid actions that destabilize the knee, impede natural healing, or exacerbate symptoms, prioritizing p...
By Alex
ACL Surgery: Understanding Graft Options and Best Choices
The optimal ACL surgery is a highly individualized decision based on a patient's age, activity level, specific injury characteristics, and the surgeon...
By Jordan
Artificial Hip: Mechanics, Components, and Rehabilitation
An artificial hip, or total hip replacement (arthroplasty), functions by replacing damaged bone and cartilage with prosthetic components that replicat...
By Jordan
ACL Tests: Understanding the Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Its Clinical Assessment
ACL tests are clinical examinations, including the Lachman, Anterior Drawer, and Pivot Shift tests, performed to assess the integrity and stability of...
By Alex
TT-TG Distance: Understanding Its Stability, Measurement Factors, and Surgical Alteration
The TT-TG distance is a static anatomical knee measurement that remains fixed after skeletal maturity, though its measured value can vary due to imagi...
By Jordan
Hip Braces: When You Can Wear Them, Benefits, and Considerations
Yes, you can wear a hip brace, but its appropriateness, type, and duration of use are highly dependent on the specific underlying condition, desired t...
By Alex
