MACI: Eligibility Criteria, Evaluation, and Contraindications
MACI is for active individuals aged 15-55 with focal, full-thickness cartilage defects (1.5-10 cm²) in otherwise healthy joints, who have failed cons...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics
Browsing all articles filed under the "Orthopedics" category.
Revision Knee Replacement: Success Rates, Influencing Factors, and Outcomes
The success rate of revision knee replacement surgery is generally high for pain alleviation and function improvement, with 10-year implant survival t...
By Hart
High Ankle Sprain Surgery: Procedures, Recovery, and Prognosis
High ankle sprain surgery is a procedure performed to stabilize the syndesmotic ligaments connecting the tibia and fibula, typically undertaken when t...
By Hart
Arthroplasty: Why Hip and Knee Joints Are Most Commonly Replaced
The hip and knee joints are the most commonly replaced with arthroplasty primarily due to their critical weight-bearing roles, high prevalence of oste...
By Jordan
Fusion Knee Brace: Step-by-Step Application, Troubleshooting, and Care
Properly donning a fusion knee brace involves precise hinge alignment with your knee's axis and a specific strap tightening sequence to ensure optimal...
By Alex
Calcaneofibular Ligament (CFL): Anatomy, Function, Injuries, and Rehabilitation
The Calcaneofibular Ligament (CFL) is a crucial ankle ligament on the outer side that stabilizes the talocrural and subtalar joints, primarily resisti...
By Hart
Hip Reconstruction: Understanding Post-Operative Pain and Management
Hip reconstruction involves significant but manageable post-operative pain, particularly in the immediate recovery phase, which is actively controlled...
By Jordan
Arthroscopy: Understanding Common Complications, Risks, and Post-Operative Care
The most common complications following arthroscopy are post-operative joint swelling (effusion) and pain, generally temporary and part of the body's ...
By Alex
BTB Graft: Understanding ACL Reconstruction, Advantages, and Recovery
A BTB graft, or Bone-Tendon-Bone graft, is a common autograft used in reconstructive surgeries, most notably for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reco...
By Hart
