Total Ankle Replacements: Types, Designs, and Considerations
Total ankle replacements primarily differ in their prosthetic design, specifically regarding the mobility of their bearing surface, classified broadly...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedics
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Wrist Surgery: Understanding When It's Needed and What to Expect
Wrist surgery is typically considered when conservative treatments fail to alleviate persistent pain or restore function, or when severe injury or pro...
By Hart
Shoulder Revision: Understanding the Procedure, Reasons, and Recovery
A shoulder revision is a subsequent surgical procedure performed on the shoulder joint to address complications, failures, or unsatisfactory outcomes ...
By Alex
Ligament of Weigert: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The Ligament of Weigert, also known as the posterior meniscofemoral ligament (Wrisberg's ligament), is an accessory knee ligament that connects the po...
By Jordan
Knee Replacement Revision: Reasons, Challenges, and Outcomes
Yes, a knee can be replaced more than once through a procedure called revision knee arthroplasty, which addresses issues with a failing primary knee r...
By Hart
ACL: Biomechanical Functions, Dynamic Stability, and Injury Implications
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) primarily functions to prevent excessive anterior translation of the tibia and resist rotational forces, ensuring...
By Alex
Hip Replacement: Causes of Pain After 6 Months and When to Seek Help
Persistent or new pain six months after a hip replacement is atypical and signals an underlying issue, ranging from mechanical problems to infection o...
By Alex
PRP Therapy for Shoulder: Benefits, Conditions, and Efficacy
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy for the shoulder harnesses the body's natural healing to reduce pain, improve function, and accelerate tissue repai...
By Hart
Knee Infection After Replacement: Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Knee infection after replacement (PJI) primarily results from bacteria entering the joint during surgery, spreading through the bloodstream from anoth...
By Hart
