Foot Pain After Ankle Fusion: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Foot pain after ankle fusion commonly arises from altered biomechanics and increased compensatory stress placed on adjacent joints and other foot stru...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedics
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CMC Arthroplasty: Understanding the Trapezium Removal and Recovery
In CMC arthroplasty for thumb arthritis, the trapezium bone is removed to eliminate painful bone-on-bone contact and restore function.
By Jordan
Shoulder Arthritis: Understanding New Treatments, Surgical Innovations, and Rehabilitation
New treatments for shoulder arthritis increasingly focus on regenerative medicine, advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques, and personalized r...
By Hart
ACL Surgery: Key Avoidances for a Safe Recovery
To ensure successful ACL surgery recovery, it is crucial to avoid specific movements, premature activities, and common pitfalls that could jeopardize ...
By Jordan
Anterior Cruciate Ligament: Anatomy, Injuries, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a primary knee ligament in orthopedics, essential for joint stability by preventing excessive shin bone moveme...
By Hart
Sharp Purser Test: Purpose, Performance, and Clinical Significance
The Sharp Purser Test is an orthopedic clinical test used to assess the integrity of the transverse ligament and the stability of the atlantoaxial joi...
By Hart
Artificial Hip Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Pain in an artificial hip can arise from expected post-surgical healing, mechanical issues like loosening or component wear, biological factors such a...
By Hart
Knee Braces: Understanding Pain, Troubleshooting, and Prevention
Experiencing increased discomfort or new pain from a knee brace often indicates an improper fit, incorrect application, the wrong brace type for your ...
By Jordan
ACL Surgery: Full Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Long-Term Outlook
A full return to pre-injury function after ACL surgery is realistic for many, though "100%" is nuanced, depending on individual factors, rig...
By Jordan
