Posterolateral Corner (PLC) of the Knee: Anatomy, Functions, Injuries, and Treatment
The term 'PLC ligament' refers to the Posterolateral Corner of the knee, a complex anatomical region composed of multiple ligaments, tendons, and caps...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics
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Ankle Surgery: Conditions, Process, and Rehabilitation
Ankle surgery is a complex medical procedure performed by orthopedic surgeons to repair or replace ankle joint structures, involving pre-operative ass...
By Hart
PCL Surgery Rehabilitation: Timeline, Factors Influencing Recovery, and Key Principles
Rehabilitation following Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) reconstruction surgery is a lengthy, individualized process typically spanning 9 to 12 mont...
By Jordan
Cubitus Recurvatum (Elbow Hyperextension): Definition, Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Cubitus recurvatum, or elbow hyperextension, is a condition where the elbow joint extends beyond its normal limit of zero degrees, often due to ligame...
By Jordan
ACL Injury: Running Without an ACL, Risks, and Management Options
While some individuals can run without an intact Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), it carries significant risks of further joint damage and requires s...
By Alex
Luxation Shoulder: Understanding Dislocation, Causes, Symptoms, and Recovery
A luxation shoulder, or dislocated shoulder, occurs when the humerus bone is completely forced out of the glenoid fossa of the scapula, disrupting the...
By Jordan
Rolling Test for the Hip: Purpose, Procedure, and Interpretation of Results
The rolling test for the hip is a passive orthopedic assessment that differentiates between intra-articular and extra-articular sources of hip pain by...
By Hart
Knock Knees (Genu Valgum): Specialists, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Orthopedic surgeons, particularly pediatric orthopedic surgeons for children, are the primary medical specialists who diagnose and treat knock knees (...
By Jordan
Total Knee Arthroplasty Alignment: Understanding Its Full Form, Biomechanics, and Critical Importance
Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) alignment refers to the precise positioning of prosthetic components during knee replacement surgery to optimize joint f...
By Hart
