Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL): Dimensions, Function, and Clinical Significance
The Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) typically measures 7 to 13 mm in width and 7 to 10 mm in anterior-posterior thickness, though individual dimensi...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedics
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Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries: Causes, Mechanisms, and Risk Factors
PCL injuries primarily result from a direct impact to the front of the shin bone when the knee is bent, or from hyperextension or severe twisting forc...
By Alex
Ankle Instability: Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Recurrent ankle folding, or inversion ankle sprains, commonly results from a cycle of chronic instability caused by previous injuries, weakened muscle...
By Jordan
Bone Dislocation: Injections for Pain Relief, Reduction, and Recovery
No injection directly repositions a dislocated bone; however, various injections are crucial for managing pain, muscle spasm, inflammation, and facili...
By Alex
Knee Ligament Tears: Natural Healing, Non-Surgical Treatment, and Recovery
While minor knee ligament tears can heal with structured rehabilitation, severe tears often require medical intervention to restore stability and func...
By Hart
Shoulder Joint: Strongest Ligament, Anatomy, and Clinical Significance
The coracoacromial ligament is widely considered the strongest and most rigid ligament in the shoulder joint, providing crucial superior stability and...
By Jordan
Meniscus Injuries: Stem Cell Therapy for Repair, Regeneration, and Realistic Expectations
Stem cell therapies, particularly using Mesenchymal Stem Cells, can promote meniscus repair and improve symptoms but do not consistently achieve compl...
By Alex
LCL Tear: Understanding, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
An LCL tear is an injury to the Lateral Collateral Ligament on the outer knee, commonly caused by direct impact or hyperextension, resulting in pain, ...
By Jordan
Bankart Surgery: Duration, Influencing Factors, and Recovery Timeline
Bankart surgery typically takes 60 to 90 minutes for the repair, with the total time in the operating room suite, including preparation and recovery, ...
By Hart
