Knee Replacement: Kneeling After Surgery, Factors, and Safe Practices
Many individuals can kneel after total knee replacement, though the experience differs from natural kneeling and requires a gradual, padded approach i...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedics
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Joint Dislocation: Mechanisms, Causes, and Prevention
A joint dislocates when articulating bone surfaces are forcibly displaced from their normal alignment due to forces overwhelming the joint's static an...
By Hart
Tonnis Scale: Understanding Hip Osteoarthritis Severity
The Tonnis scale is a radiographic grading system for assessing hip osteoarthritis severity based on X-ray features like joint space narrowing and ost...
By Alex
Lisfranc Ligament: Anatomy, Function, Injuries, and Treatment
The Lisfranc ligament is a critical band of connective tissue in the midfoot, essential for stabilizing the tarsometatarsal joint complex, maintaining...
By Alex
Knee Replacement: Optimal Leg Positioning, What to Avoid, and Why It Matters
After knee replacement surgery, the correct leg position prioritizes full knee extension and elevation to minimize swelling and prevent contracture, w...
By Alex
Knee Replacements: Lifespan, Factors Affecting Longevity, and How to Extend It
Knee replacements typically last around 20 years primarily due to prosthetic wear, aseptic loosening, and less commonly, infection or fracture, though...
By Hart
Knee Support: Open vs. Closed Designs, Uses, and Selection Guide
The choice between open and closed knee support depends on the specific knee condition, type of activity, and individual comfort, as neither is inhere...
By Alex
Knee Implants: Understanding Movement, Loosening, and Complications
While knee implants are designed for stability, significant or symptomatic movement of the implant components relative to the bone is not normal and i...
By Jordan
Reverse Hill-Sachs Lesion: Understanding, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A Reverse Hill-Sachs lesion is an impaction fracture on the anterior-medial aspect of the humeral head, typically caused by the humeral head forcefull...
By Alex
