Shoulder Instability: Mechanism, Anatomy, Types, and Contributing Factors
Shoulder instability occurs when the humeral head excessively translates within the glenoid fossa due to a failure in the complex interplay of the sho...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics
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Osteoarthritis (OA): Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Management
In orthopedics, OA stands for Osteoarthritis, a common chronic condition characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone, leadin...
By Hart
Femoral Head Diameter: Measurement Techniques, Clinical Importance, and Applications
Measuring the femoral head diameter is a specialized procedure primarily conducted in clinical, research, or surgical settings using advanced imaging ...
By Hart
Hallux Limitus: Understanding, Traditional, and Emerging Treatments
Emerging treatments for hallux limitus emphasize minimally invasive surgery, advanced regenerative therapies, and customized biomechanical interventio...
By Jordan
CMC Instability: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
CMC instability refers to an abnormal laxity or excessive movement within the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint of the thumb, leading to pain, weakness, and...
By Alex
Glenohumeral Joint Dislocation: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
A Glenohumeral Joint (GHJ) dislocation is the complete separation of the upper arm bone from the shoulder blade's socket, typically due to trauma, com...
By Jordan
Hip Replacement: Optimal Age, Indications, and Decision Factors
The optimal age for hip replacement is not fixed, but determined by symptom severity, quality of life impact, non-surgical treatment failure, and over...
By Hart
Reverse Shoulder Replacement: Key Contraindications and Candidacy Considerations
Individuals with intact rotator cuffs, compromised deltoid function, insufficient bone stock, active infection, or neuropathic arthropathy are general...
By Jordan
Ligament Healing: Understanding Pain, Recovery Phases, and Management
Yes, ligaments typically hurt during the healing process, especially in the initial inflammatory phase and often with movement during repair and remod...
By Hart
