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ACL Tear and MCL Tear: Key Differences and Treatment Options for Individual and Combined Injuries
ACL Tear and MCL Tear: Key Differences and Treatment Options for Individual and Combined Injuries
Source: HSSThe ACL is in the middle of the knee joint and is an intra-articular ligament. This is important to understand because, in general, extra-articular ligaments (MCL) can heal sometimes on their own without surgery, while intra-articular ligaments (ACL) cannot.
Researchers develop new test for early osteoarthritis diagnosis
Researchers develop new test for early osteoarthritis diagnosis
Source: Medical XpressDiagnosing osteoarthritis often occurs in the late stages when cartilage degradation is severe, making it difficult to distinguish it from other types of arthritis and to determine the best treatment plan. In work published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research, investigators have developed and tested a new diagnostic test that uses two markers found in the synovial fluid of patients' joints.
7 hand exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome with pictures
7 hand exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome with pictures
Source: Medical News TodayCertain hand exercises can help relieve pressure on the median nerve and alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Exercises include stretches, wrist extensions, hand squeezing, and more.
Foot Anatomy and Causes of Pain
Foot Anatomy and Causes of Pain
Source: Verywell HealthThe foot is a complex structure made up of 28 bones, 33 joints, 19 muscles, over 100 tendons and ligaments, and more than 200,000 different nerve endings. These work together to allow you to walk, run, maintain balance, absorb impact, and bear upper body weight.
Latarjet procedure may be reliable in stabilizing shoulder dislocation with bone loss
Latarjet procedure may be reliable in stabilizing shoulder dislocation with bone loss
Source: HealioThe Latarjet procedure may be warranted for treatment of patients with recurrent instability or larger bone loss. However, surgeons should be cautious not to cause iatrogenic problems with the procedure.
11 Knee Pain Dos and Don’ts
11 Knee Pain Dos and Don’ts
Source: WebMDYou can do many things to help knee pain, whether it's due to a recent injury or arthritisyou've had for years. Follow these 11 dos and don’ts to help your knees feel their best.
Inside-out repair technique may help surgeons preserve meniscus function
Inside-out repair technique may help surgeons preserve meniscus function
Source: HealioIn this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Michael J. Stuart, MD, emeritus professor and orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic Rochester, discussed the importance of meniscus preservation.
Use of gabapentinoids may be associated with increased risk of hip fracture
Use of gabapentinoids may be associated with increased risk of hip fracture
Source: HealioAccording to published results, the use of gabapentinoids may be associated with an increased risk of hip fractures in older, frail patients and patients with chronic kidney disease.
Labrum SLAP Tear
Labrum SLAP Tear
Source: WebMDYour labrum is soft tissue that connects the socket part of the scapula (called the glenoid) with the head of the humerus. A tear in the labrum results in insufficient cushioning between those bones.
Knee problems tend to flare up as you age—an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options
Knee problems tend to flare up as you age—an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options
Source: Medical XpressKnee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren't limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick movement in the wrong direction can injure the knee and require medical treatment. A quarter of the adult population worldwide experiences knee pain each year
