Knee Replacement: Comprehensive Diagnostic Approach and When Surgery is Considered
There is no single "special test" for diagnosing the need for a knee replacement; instead, orthopedic surgeons rely on a comprehensive diagn...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedics
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Knee Surgery: Understanding Scope, Types, and Recovery
Knee surgery varies significantly in "bigness" from minimally invasive to extensive replacements, determined by complexity, recovery time, a...
By Alex
FAI Configuration of the Hip: Understanding Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) configuration of the hip refers to an abnormal shape of the hip joint bones that causes them to abnormally contact ...
By Alex
Knee Surgery: Risks of Crossing Legs, Recovery Guidelines, and When It's Safe
Crossing legs after knee surgery is generally discouraged, especially in early recovery, due to stress on the healing joint and should only be done wi...
By Hart
PCL Injury: Symptoms, Self-Observation, and Professional Diagnosis
While definitive PCL injury diagnosis needs professional evaluation, individuals can observe specific symptoms and signs, such as a posterior sag, to ...
By Jordan
Meniscus Surgery: New Technologies, Advancements, and Benefits
Recent advancements in meniscus surgery are revolutionizing treatment by shifting focus from simple removal to sophisticated preservation, repair, and...
By Hart
Total Hip Replacement (THR): Procedure, Indications, Recovery, and Long-Term Outlook
In a medical context, THR most commonly refers to Total Hip Replacement, a surgical procedure where damaged hip joint components are replaced with pro...
By Hart
Knee Ligaments: Understanding Injuries, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Fixing knee ligaments involves a comprehensive process of medical diagnosis, rehabilitation, and sometimes surgical repair, followed by structured rec...
By Hart
Knee Ligament Damage: Symptoms, Types, Diagnosis, and Recovery
Identifying knee ligament damage involves recognizing acute symptoms such as sudden pain, a "pop," rapid swelling, and instability, though a...
By Hart
