Knee Braces: Understanding the Function and Importance of Hinges
Hinges on a knee brace mimic natural knee articulation, providing controlled stability, limiting harmful movements, and protecting vulnerable structur...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedics
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Anterior Drawer Test: What a Positive Result Means for ACL Injuries and Knee Stability
A positive anterior drawer test indicates a doctor observes excessive forward movement of the tibia relative to the femur, primarily signaling a tear ...
By Alex
Kleiger's Test: Indications, Interpretation, and Clinical Significance
A positive Kleiger's test primarily indicates an injury to the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis, commonly known as a "high ankle sprain," or ...
By Alex
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL): Function in Hyperextension, Injury, and Prevention
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) primarily functions to prevent excessive anterior translation of the tibia relative to the femur and, crucially, ...
By Jordan
Knee Injections: Types, Benefits, Risks, and What to Expect
Knee injections are medical procedures that directly administer therapeutic substances into the knee joint or surrounding tissues to alleviate pain, r...
By Jordan
Knee Injections: What They Are, Types, and Distinctions from Surgery
A knee injection is a minimally invasive medical procedure that is not considered surgery, as it involves needle insertion rather than incisions or ex...
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Knee Sprains: Understanding Causes, Mechanisms, and Prevention
A knee sprain occurs when ligaments stabilizing the knee are stretched or torn by sudden, excessive forces pushing the joint beyond its normal limits,...
By Hart
Rockwood Test: Purpose, Performance, Interpretation, and Clinical Significance
The Rockwood test is an orthopedic physical examination maneuver used to assess the integrity and stability of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, parti...
By Jordan
Weaver-Dunn Procedure: Understanding AC Joint Separation Surgery, Recovery, and Benefits
The Weaver-Dunn procedure is a surgical technique for chronic shoulder AC joint separations, involving distal clavicle excision and coracoacromial lig...
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