Knee Fusion: Understanding Alternatives and Treatment Options
Alternatives to knee fusion include conservative measures (physical therapy, medication) and surgical options (total/partial knee replacement, osteoto...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics
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Shoulder Subluxation: Understanding, Treatment, and Prevention
Fixing a shoulder subluxation involves immediate medical evaluation, potential reduction, a brief immobilization period, and a comprehensive rehabilit...
By Hart
MPFL Attenuation: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
The Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) can become attenuated, meaning it is stretched, weakened, or damaged, primarily due to patellar dislocation ...
By Alex
Shoulder Tears: Types, Repair Options, and Recovery
Yes, many types of shoulder tears can be repaired through non-surgical and surgical interventions, with the specific approach and prognosis dependent ...
By Hart
Knee Alignment: Understanding Varus and Valgus Deformities
Knee varus (bow-legged) and valgus (knock-kneed) describe outward and inward angulations of the lower leg relative to the thigh, respectively, impacti...
By Jordan
Cruciate Ligament Damage: Symptoms, Types, Treatment, and Recovery
Damage to a cruciate ligament, most commonly the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), results in immediate pain, swelling, and instability in the knee, l...
By Alex
Talipes: Understanding Congenital Foot Deformities, Types, Causes, and Treatment
Talipes is a medical term for any congenital deformity of the foot and ankle where the foot is twisted out of its normal position, with Talipes Equino...
By Alex
Arcuate Ligament of the Elbow: Anatomy, Function, Injuries, and Treatment
The arcuate ligament is a critical component of the posteromedial elbow capsule and ulnar collateral ligament complex, providing static stability agai...
By Jordan
Knee Bursitis: Understanding the Most Common Types, Causes, and Treatments
The prepatellar bursa, often called "Housemaid's Knee," is the most common site for bursitis in the knee due to its superficial location and...
By Jordan
