Browsing all articles filed under the "Orthopedics" category.
Arthroplasty is a broad surgical category for restoring joint function, while joint replacement is a specific type of arthroplasty where damaged joint...
By Hart
Thumb swelling indicates inflammation and can stem from acute injuries, repetitive strain, various arthritic conditions, infections, or less common ca...
By Alex
The Mayo Performance Elbow Score (MEPS) is a clinician-administered outcome measure used to objectively assess a patient's elbow function and pain lev...
By Jordan
Heat therapy is generally not recommended for acute SLAP tears but can be cautiously used in sub-acute to chronic stages to reduce stiffness and pain,...
By Jordan
Diagnosing a Calcaneofibular Ligament (CFL) injury involves a thorough clinical assessment, specific physical examination tests like the Talar Tilt Te...
By Hart
Knee slope, or tibial plateau slope, is the posterior inclination of the shin bone's top surface, fundamentally influencing knee biomechanics, stabili...
By Jordan
The hip scour test is a clinical orthopedic assessment used to evaluate the hip joint's articular surfaces and detect intra-articular pathology like l...
By Jordan
While limited, highly restricted weight-bearing may be permitted with hip spacers, their primary purpose is infection management, not functional mobil...
By Jordan
In total knee replacement (TKR) surgery, the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is almost universally removed because it's often diseased, interferes wi...
By Jordan
