Meniscus: Living Without, Consequences, and Management
Yes, it is possible to live without a meniscus, but its absence significantly alters knee joint mechanics, increases stress on articular cartilage, an...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedics
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FAI Repair: Understanding the Procedure, Recovery, and Outcomes
FAI repair refers to surgical procedures that correct femoroacetabular impingement, a hip condition where abnormal bone growth causes painful friction...
By Hart
Extensor Tendon Subluxation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
The sensation of a tendon sliding off your knuckle is typically caused by extensor tendon subluxation, resulting from injury, repetitive stress, degen...
By Alex
Knee Replacement: Understanding 'Rejection,' Complications, and Management
Your body cannot immunologically reject a new knee replacement like an organ; however, complications such as infection, loosening, or allergic reactio...
By Alex
Ankle Fusion Surgery: Non-Surgical & Motion-Preserving Alternatives
Yes, many non-surgical and surgical alternatives to ankle fusion surgery exist for individuals with ankle pain and dysfunction, aiming to preserve joi...
By Hart
Total Knee Replacement (TKA): Understanding the Procedure, Recovery, and Risks
A "total knee" is medically and formally known as a Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) or Total Knee Replacement (TKR), a comprehensive surgical ...
By Jordan
Ankle Joint Examination: History, Observation, Palpation, and Special Tests
Examining ankle joints involves a systematic approach including history taking, observation, palpation, range of motion, muscle testing, and special t...
By Hart
Hinge Elbow Replacement: Design, Indications, and Recovery
A hinge elbow replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces a severely damaged elbow joint with a prosthetic device featuring mechanically linked ...
By Jordan
Knock Knees (Genu Valgum): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Knock knee syndrome, or genu valgum, is a lower limb alignment where the knees angle inward and touch or nearly touch when standing with feet apart, p...
By Alex
