Meniscus Tears: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
While a meniscus cannot be broken like a bone, it is a cartilage structure that can be severely damaged or torn, impacting knee stability and function...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedics
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McMurray Test: Purpose, Performance, and Clinical Significance
The McMurray test is a clinical orthopedic maneuver used primarily to assess for meniscal tears within the knee joint, helping clinicians identify pot...
By Hart
Labral Debridement of the Shoulder: Understanding the Procedure, Recovery, and Risks
Labral debridement of the shoulder is an arthroscopic surgical procedure that involves trimming damaged labral tissue to alleviate pain and improve jo...
By Alex
McMurray Test: Definition, Purpose, Procedure, and Interpretation
The McMurray test is a clinical orthopedic examination maneuver used to assess the integrity of the menisci within the knee joint, specifically to det...
By Alex
Tennis Elbow Surgery: Understanding Lateral Epicondyle Release, Causes, Recovery, and Prevention
The most common surgical procedure for the elbow is the surgical release of the extensor tendons for lateral epicondylitis, also known as "Tennis...
By Jordan
Artificial Joints: Names, Types, Materials, and What to Expect
An artificial joint is most commonly referred to as a prosthetic joint or a joint prosthesis, and the surgical procedure to replace it is known as art...
By Jordan
Varus Knee: Understanding Bow-Leggedness, Causes, and Management
A varus knee, or genu varum, is an anatomical deviation where the lower leg angles inward, caused by developmental abnormalities, genetic predispositi...
By Hart
CMC Joint Surgery: Success Rates, Procedures, and Recovery
CMC joint surgery, especially trapeziectomy, is highly successful for severe thumb basal joint arthritis, providing significant pain relief and improv...
By Jordan
ACL Assessment: Lachman Test vs. Anterior Drawer Test
The Lachman test is generally considered superior to the Anterior Drawer test for assessing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) integrity, particularly i...
By Jordan
