Synovial Plica Syndrome: Understanding, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Synovial Plica Syndrome, often mistakenly called "Pika in the knee," is a condition where normal knee joint folds become irritated or inflam...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedics
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Thumb UCL Repair: Understanding Injuries, Surgical Options, and Recovery
A thumb UCL repair is a surgical procedure performed to reattach or reconstruct the primary stabilizing ligament on the inner side of the thumb's meta...
By Jordan
Range of Motion Control Braces: Understanding, Types, Applications, and Benefits
A range of motion control brace is an orthopedic device used to limit, guide, or prevent joint movement to protect healing tissues or stabilize an inj...
By Jordan
Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament (AITFL): Anatomy, Function, and Injuries
The Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament (AITFL) is a crucial ankle ligament that stabilizes the distal tibia and fibula, preventing their excessiv...
By Jordan
Crank Test: Purpose, Procedure, and Interpretation for Shoulder SLAP Lesions
The Crank Test, also known as O'Brien's Test, is an orthopedic special test used by healthcare professionals to assess for superior labral anterior-po...
By Jordan
Knee Implants: Safety, Risks, and Recovery
Knee implants, primarily used in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), are generally considered a safe and highly effective surgical procedure for alleviatin...
By Hart
Fluid on the Knee After Knee Replacement: Causes, Complications, and Management
Fluid on the knee after knee replacement can stem from normal post-surgical inflammation, but persistent or new fluid may indicate complications like ...
By Hart
UCL Repair: Understanding Donor Tendons, Surgery, and Recovery
Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) repair primarily uses autografts from the patient's own palmaris longus, gracilis, or semitendinosus tendons to restor...
By Hart
Subluxation: Understanding MRI's Role in Diagnosis and Injury Assessment
While a static MRI rarely captures a transient subluxation directly, it is invaluable for identifying the resulting soft tissue injuries and underlyin...
By Alex
