Total Knee Arthroplasty: Understanding Benefits, Risks, and Recovery
Total Knee Arthroplasty is generally a highly effective and beneficial surgical procedure for individuals with severe knee pain and disability when no...
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Category: Orthopedics
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Left Knee Fusion: ICD-10 Code Z98.1, Procedure, and Implications
The primary ICD-10 code for a left knee fusion (arthrodesis) status is Z98.1, indicating a surgically fused joint.
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Torn Meniscus: Recovery Timelines, Treatment Options, and Rehabilitation Guide
Recovery from a fully torn meniscus can range from 4-8 weeks for non-surgical management to 6-12 months or more following surgical repair, depending o...
By Hart
Ankle Collateral Ligaments: Function, Structure, and Role in Stability
The collateral ligaments of the ankle, including the medial deltoid and lateral complex, are crucial fibrous bands that provide static stability to th...
By Jordan
Knee Pain After TKR: Causes 10 Years Post-Surgery
Knee pain 10 years after a Total Knee Replacement (TKR) can be caused by various mechanical issues like implant loosening or wear, biological response...
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Torn Meniscus: Understanding New Treatments, Surgical Advances, and Recovery
New treatments for a torn meniscus prioritize preserving the cartilage through advanced repair techniques, biologic augmentation, and personalized reh...
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Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL): Attachments, Function, and Injury Mechanisms
The PCL attaches proximally to the lateral aspect of the medial femoral condyle and distally to the posterior tibia, about 1 cm below its articular su...
By Hart
Artificial Joints: History, Key Inventors, and Evolution of Joint Replacement Surgery
Sir John Charnley is widely recognized for pioneering modern total hip replacement in the 1960s, though the concept of artificial joints has a long hi...
By Jordan
Leg Braces: Understanding Orthoses, Types, and Their Functions
Leg braces are medically known as orthoses, or lower limb orthoses, and are external devices designed to support, stabilize, correct, or protect the l...
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