Limited Big Toe Mobility After Bunion Surgery: Causes, Concerns, and Rehabilitation
Limited big toe mobility after bunion surgery is common, often due to post-operative swelling, scar tissue, altered joint mechanics from surgery, or i...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedics
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FABER Test: Understanding, Performance, and Interpretation
The FABER test is a common orthopedic assessment used to evaluate the hip and sacroiliac joints for pathology, pain, or restricted range of motion by ...
By Hart
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI): Understanding Cam, Pincer, and Mixed Types
The three types of Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) are Cam, Pincer, and Mixed, each characterized by distinct abnormal bone morphology in the hip j...
By Alex
Torn ACL: Non-Surgical Recovery, Timeline, and Considerations
Recovering from a torn ACL without surgery typically requires 6 to 12 months of dedicated rehabilitation to regain functional stability for daily acti...
By Jordan
Ankle Immobilization: Purpose, Methods, and Recovery
Ankle immobilization is the deliberate restriction of ankle joint movement, typically used to facilitate healing, reduce pain, prevent further injury,...
By Alex
Matrix Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI): Administration Process, Indications, and Rehabilitation
MACI is administered via a two-stage surgical process: first, a biopsy harvests cartilage cells for lab expansion onto a membrane, followed by surgica...
By Hart
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries: Grades, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injuries are graded into three levels—Grade I (mild stretch), Grade II (partial tear), and Grade III (complete tea...
By Alex
Varus Angle: Normal Ranges, Measurement, and Clinical Significance
Normal varus angle ranges vary by joint; for the knee, a slight physiological valgus of 5-7 degrees is typical, but a very slight varus (up to 3 degre...
By Alex
Carrying Angle of the Hip Joint: Femoral Neck-Shaft Angle, Variations, and Clinical Relevance
The carrying angle of the hip joint, or femoral neck-shaft angle, is the angle between the femoral shaft and neck, significantly influencing hip biome...
By Alex
