Ankle Arthroscopy: Understanding Pain, Recovery, and Management Strategies
While ankle arthroscopy inevitably causes some post-operative pain, it is generally manageable and diminishes with proper care, medication, and physic...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedics
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Recurrent Shoulder Dislocation: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment
A recurrent shoulder dislocation significantly increases the risk of progressive damage to the joint's stabilizing structures, potentially leading to ...
By Alex
Hip Dislocation After Replacement: Signs, Causes, and Management
Prosthetic hip dislocation after hip replacement occurs when the artificial ball comes out of the socket, causing immediate pain, instability, and imm...
By Hart
Hemicap: Understanding This Partial Joint Resurfacing Procedure
A Hemicap is a specialized orthopedic procedure designed to address localized damage to articular cartilage in a joint by resurfacing the affected are...
By Jordan
Reverse Bankart Lesion: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A reverse Bankart lesion is a specific injury to the posterior glenoid labrum, primarily caused by posterior shoulder dislocations, leading to instabi...
By Hart
Knee Ligaments: Understanding the Key Differences Between ACL and PCL
The primary difference between the PCL and ACL lies in their anatomical position, the direction of tibial translation they resist (PCL resists posteri...
By Hart
Lateral Meniscus: Capsular Attachment, Anatomy, and Functional Significance
The lateral meniscus's capsular attachment is notably loose and indirect, primarily due to the popliteus tendon's passage and the presence of meniscof...
By Hart
LCL: Anatomy, Function, Injuries, and Rehabilitation
The Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) is located on the outside (lateral aspect) of the knee joint, connecting the femur to the fibula, and primarily ...
By Alex
Elbow Reduction: Immediate and Long-Term Complications, Management, and Recovery
Elbow reduction, while vital for joint integrity after dislocation, carries risks of immediate issues like neurovascular injury and fractures, and lon...
By Jordan
