IT Band Flexibility: Understanding, Testing, and Addressing Tightness
IT band flexibility is primarily assessed through clinical orthopedic tests like the Ober's and Modified Ober's Tests, which evaluate the extensibilit...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics
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AC Joint: Range of Motion, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint exhibits a limited and subtle range of motion, primarily facilitating fine adjustments of the scapula relative to the...
By Alex
Lachman Test: Positive Signs, Purpose, and Interpretation
A positive Lachman test indicates potential anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage, characterized by increased anterior tibial translation and a lack...
By Jordan
MCL: Medial Collateral Ligament, Injuries, Diagnosis, and Treatment
MCL stands for Medial Collateral Ligament, a crucial knee stabilizer whose injuries are common, graded by severity, and typically treated conservative...
By Alex
Out of Place Wrist: Understanding, Risks of Self-Correction, and Professional Treatment
An "out of place wrist" indicates a serious injury requiring immediate professional medical attention for proper diagnosis and treatment, as...
By Jordan
Hip Surgery: Reasons, Conditions, and Types
Hip surgery is typically considered when non-surgical treatments fail to alleviate severe pain, functional limitations, or structural damage from adva...
By Jordan
Total Knee Replacement: Understanding Lower Leg Pain, Its Causes, and Management
Lower leg pain after total knee replacement is common, stemming from normal post-surgical healing, altered biomechanics, muscle imbalances, swelling, ...
By Hart
Super Ankle Procedure: Understanding, Indications, and Recovery for Chronic Ankle Instability
The 'Super Ankle Procedure' is a comprehensive surgical approach for severe chronic ankle instability, involving extensive ligament reconstruction and...
By Alex
Shoulder Stabilisation: Anatomy, Types, Importance, and Improvement
Shoulder stabilisation refers to the complex interplay of anatomical structures and neuromuscular control mechanisms that work synergistically to main...
By Hart
