Hip Replacement: Consequences of Delaying Surgery
Delaying a necessary hip replacement can lead to escalating pain, severe functional limitations, significant muscle atrophy, increased surgical comple...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics
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Knee Stability: Understanding Clinical and Functional Tests
Assessing knee stability involves a series of clinical examinations and functional tests designed to evaluate the integrity of the knee's ligaments, m...
By Jordan
McMurray Osteotomy: Uses, Procedure, Recovery, and Outcomes
A McMurray osteotomy, specifically a high tibial osteotomy (HTO), is primarily used to treat medial compartment osteoarthritis in younger, active indi...
By Jordan
Knee: Why It Won't Straighten, Causes, and Treatment
An inability to fully straighten the knee, known as an extension deficit, can stem from various acute injuries, inflammation, or chronic conditions, r...
By Hart
Thumb Joint Replacement: Procedures, Recovery, and Outcomes
Thumb joint replacement primarily involves surgical procedures like ligament reconstruction tendon interposition (LRTI) or, less commonly, artificial ...
By Hart
Total Hip Arthroplasty vs. Hemiarthroplasty: Understanding Hip Replacement Options
Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) involves replacing both the femoral head and the acetabular socket with prosthetic components, while Hemiarthroplasty rep...
By Alex
Knee Spacers: Purpose, Types, and Applications
A knee spacer is a medical device or implant designed to create or maintain space within the knee joint, primarily used for pain relief, infection man...
By Jordan
Patellectomy: Procedure, Recovery, and Living Without a Kneecap
Patellectomy is a surgical procedure involving the complete or partial removal of the kneecap, typically reserved for severe, irreparable damage not r...
By Alex
PCL Reconstruction: Surgical Techniques, Graft Choices, and Rehabilitation
PCL reconstruction uses a graft to replace the damaged ligament, with surgical approaches varying in graft placement, bundle configuration, and access...
By Jordan
