Persistent Knee Pain 1 Year After Surgery: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Persistent knee pain one year after surgery is not typical and often indicates an underlying issue, ranging from incomplete rehabilitation and biomech...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics
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PCL Injury: Commonality, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
PCL injuries are less common than ACL tears, accounting for 3-20% of knee ligament injuries, typically resulting from direct impact or hyperextension ...
By Hart
Patellar Subluxation: Understanding, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Patellar subluxation is a partial and temporary dislocation of the kneecap from its normal position, causing pain and instability, and often spontaneo...
By Jordan
Shoulder Separation: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A separated shoulder, an injury to the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, typically occurs due to direct trauma or a fall directly onto the top of the shou...
By Alex
Total Knee Replacement: Bone Resection, Resurfacing, and Implant Specifics
During total knee replacement, only a few millimeters of damaged bone and cartilage are precisely resected from the femur, tibia, and sometimes the pa...
By Alex
Femoral Tibial Angle: Measurement Methods, Clinical Significance, and Interpretation
Measuring the femoral tibial angle primarily involves radiographic imaging, goniometry, or digital analysis to assess the alignment of the femur relat...
By Alex
Discoid Meniscus: Understanding, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A discoid meniscus is an uncommon, congenitally abnormally shaped knee meniscus that is thicker and wider than normal, often causing symptoms like cli...
By Hart
Hip Immobilizers: Understanding Types, Uses, Benefits, and Risks
A hip immobilizer is a specialized medical device that restricts hip joint movement, providing stability and support to facilitate healing, reduce pai...
By Alex
Hip Replacement: When a 30-Year-Old Might Need One, Challenges, and Alternatives
Yes, a 30-year-old can undergo a hip replacement when severe joint damage significantly impairs quality of life and conservative treatments have faile...
By Alex
