Knee Ligaments: Oblique Popliteal, Arcuate Popliteal, and Posterior Cruciate Ligament
The most prominent ligaments directly behind the knee are the Oblique Popliteal Ligament (OPL) and Arcuate Popliteal Ligament (APL), with the Posterio...
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Category: Orthopedics
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Knee Replacement Surgery: The Consequences of Delaying Treatment
Delaying medically indicated knee replacement surgery can lead to worsening pain, increased joint damage and deformity, significant functional decline...
By Jordan
Hatchet Deformity: Understanding, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A hatchet deformity, or Hill-Sachs lesion, is an indentation on the humeral head resulting from its forceful impact against the glenoid rim during an ...
By Hart
Severe Ankle Arthritis: Total Ankle Arthroplasty vs. Ankle Arthrodesis
For severe arthritic ankle joints, the choice between total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) and ankle arthrodesis (fusion) is highly individualized, though T...
By Hart
AC Joint Surgery: Understanding Injuries, Treatment Options, and Recovery
AC joint surgery can effectively restore stability, alleviate pain, and improve function for individuals with high-grade injuries or when conservative...
By Jordan
FABER Hip Test: Purpose, Procedure, Interpretation, and Limitations
The FABER (Flexion, Abduction, External Rotation) hip test is an orthopedic special test used to assess hip joint pathology, sacroiliac joint dysfunct...
By Alex
Orthopedic Shoulder Surgery: Understanding Procedures, Conditions, and Recovery
Orthopedic shoulder surgery involves various medical procedures performed to diagnose, repair, or reconstruct structures within the shoulder joint to ...
By Hart
Torn Ankle Ligament: Symptoms, Grades, and When to Seek Medical Attention
A torn ankle ligament typically presents with immediate and localized pain, rapid swelling, and often bruising around the ankle joint, making weight-b...
By Hart
Wrist Surgery: Post-Operative Movement, Rehabilitation, and Recovery
Movement after wrist surgery is highly individualized, depending on the specific procedure, surgical stability, surgeon's protocol, and patient healin...
By Hart
