Posterior Cruciate Ligament: Function, Anatomy, and Injuries
The Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) is a vital knee ligament primarily preventing the tibia from sliding too far backward relative to the femur, ens...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedics
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Knee Replacement: Exercises to Avoid, Risks, and Safe Alternatives
After total knee replacement, high-impact activities, deep knee flexion, and movements involving twisting or pivoting should be avoided to protect the...
By Hart
Knee Arthroscopy: Understanding the View, Procedure, and Benefits
An arthroscopic view of the knee joint is the real-time, magnified visualization of the knee's internal structures using a camera-equipped arthroscope...
By Jordan
Arcuate Ligament: Anatomy, Function, Injuries, and Management
The arcuate ligament is a Y-shaped fibrous band in the knee's posterolateral corner, crucial for stabilizing the joint against varus stress and extern...
By Jordan
Elbow Lateral Collateral Ligament: Origin, Components, Stability, and Injuries
The Lateral Collateral Ligament Complex of the elbow is a sophisticated anatomical structure, with all its primary components originating from the lat...
By Hart
Knee Menisci: Understanding Their Crucial Biomechanical Functions
The menisci are crucial fibrocartilaginous structures within the knee joint, primarily functioning to enhance joint stability, distribute compressive ...
By Alex
Test Thumb: Assessments, Conditions, and Maintaining Thumb Health
'Test thumb' refers to the general process of assessing the thumb's health, strength, and range of motion using various clinical methods to identify i...
By Jordan
The McCann Test: Purpose, Performance, and Interpretation for Shoulder Instability
The McCann Test is an orthopedic assessment used to evaluate anterior glenohumeral (shoulder) instability by provoking apprehension or pain that is th...
By Hart
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint: Type, Anatomy, and Clinical Relevance
The joint found between the acromion and the collarbone is known as the Acromioclavicular (AC) joint, which is classified as a synovial plane (or glid...
By Jordan
