Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Reconstruction: Techniques, Recovery, and Outcomes
Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) reconstruction, or "Tommy John" surgery, primarily involves replacing the torn ligament with an autologous t...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedics
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Knee Menisci: Differences Between Medial and Lateral, Injury Patterns, and Clinical Relevance
The medial and lateral menisci are distinct C-shaped structures in the knee, differing significantly in anatomy, attachments, mobility, and injury sus...
By Hart
nSTRIDE Injections: What They Are, How They Work, and Benefits for Knee Osteoarthritis
nSTRIDE is an autologous protein solution injection derived from a patient's own blood that treats knee osteoarthritis pain by delivering concentrated...
By Alex
Knee Ligaments: Understanding Cruciate vs. Collateral Differences and Roles
Cruciate and collateral ligaments are distinct yet equally vital knee joint structures, differing in anatomical location, specific roles in controllin...
By Alex
PVNS Surgery: Understanding Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Procedures, and Recovery
PVNS surgery involves the surgical removal of abnormal tissue caused by Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, a rare, benign tumor-like condition, to alle...
By Jordan
Navicular Bone: Stress Fractures, Accessory Navicular Syndrome, Causes, and Treatment
Navicular bone problems, including stress fractures and accessory navicular syndrome, are primarily caused by repetitive stress, biomechanical imbalan...
By Hart
Knee Synovectomy: Understanding the Procedure, Indications, and Recovery
A knee synovectomy is a surgical procedure to remove inflamed or diseased synovial tissue from the knee joint, performed to alleviate pain, reduce swe...
By Alex
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL): Function, Injuries, and Rehabilitation
The Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) primarily stabilizes the knee by resisting outward bending (valgus stress) and limiting rotational movements, pre...
By Jordan
Elbow Pain: Understanding Imaging Modalities, When to Use Them, and What They Show
The best imaging for elbow pain is not a single modality but rather the most appropriate choice, determined by a healthcare professional through clini...
By Hart
