AC Joint Injuries: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Surgical Considerations
AC joint surgery is typically reserved for severe separations (Rockwood Type IV, V, VI) or for Type III injuries with persistent symptoms after failed...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedics
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Clunk Test: What a Positive Result Means for Shoulder Health
A positive clunk test is an orthopedic maneuver indicating a potential glenoid labral tear or significant shoulder instability, characterized by an au...
By Jordan
AC Joint Pain: Optimal Sleeping Positions, Support, and Pain Management
Sleeping comfortably with acromioclavicular (AC) joint issues primarily involves strategies to support the shoulder, minimize direct pressure, and mai...
By Alex
TSA Care: Understanding Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Recovery, and Long-Term Management
TSA care refers to the comprehensive medical and rehabilitative management surrounding Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (shoulder replacement surgery), des...
By Jordan
Knee Replacement Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention After 5 Years
Pain in a knee replacement five years post-surgery can arise from implant loosening, component wear, infection, fracture, or other non-implant related...
By Hart
Shoulder Joint Capsule: Weakest Point, Anatomy, and Injury Risk
The inferior aspect, or axillary pouch/recess, is consistently identified as the weakest part of the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint capsule due to limi...
By Jordan
Joint Fusion: Understanding Its Disadvantages and Implications
Joint fusion permanently eliminates joint motion, resulting in irreversible loss of mobility, altered biomechanics, functional limitations, and risks ...
By Jordan
Shoulder Ligament Damage: Types, Symptoms, Treatment, and Long-Term Effects
Shoulder ligament damage primarily compromises joint stability, causing pain, reduced motion, and impaired function, with potential long-term complica...
By Alex
Hip Replacement: Understanding the Procedure, Recovery, and Long-Term Outlook
Yes, hip replacement, also known as total hip arthroplasty, is a highly effective and common surgical procedure performed to alleviate pain and restor...
By Jordan
