Which Type of Fracture Requires Surgery?
Introduction Determining whether or not a fracture requires surgery is often difficult. The decision to perform surgery may depend upon the type of injury sustained, the location of the break, and the amount of damage to surrounding structures. In certain situations,
Structural Disorder of the Hip: Hip Impingement
Introduction The hip joint is a ball and socket structure at the top of the femur (thigh bone). It helps us stand upright, walk and run. In athletes, the hips perform various movements, such as side-to-side, forward/backward, rotation, flexion/extension, and abduction/adduction. Hip
What are the types of acetabular fractures and associated treatment?
Acetabular fractures are common injuries seen in orthopaedics. They occur due to high energy trauma or low energy mechanisms. The injury pattern depends upon the direction of force applied. The acetabular fracture can be classified into anterior, posterior, and transverse.
Possible reasons for back pain: Pinched Nerve or Degenerated Disc.
When a spinal disc issue causes back pain, the origin of the discomfort is either a nerve irritated by a bulging disc or the disc itself. The distinction between the two can be difficult since doctors may use different terminology
Dos and Don’ts after shoulder replacement surgery
Introduction After shoulder replacement surgery, you might find that you are more prone to getting falls and injuring your arm again. In this article, we'll cover some tips on how to minimize these risks and make sure you are as comfortable
Keeping your Shoulders in the best shape
“Shake off the weight of the world from your shoulders…” A lyrics line from the song by One Direction, English-Irish Band A famous line goes, “Never carry a burden on your shoulder!” Your shoulders need to be strong. Physically, your shoulder is
Patellar Instability: Everything you need to know
The patella or knee cap attaches to the tendons' tibia (Shinbone) and femur (Thighbone). The patella fits into a groove at the end of the trochlear groove and slides in the upward and downward direction as the knee bends and
Elbow Dislocation: Causes and symptoms
When the elbow joint surfaces are separated, an elbow can be considered dislocated. Elbow dislocations can be partial or complete and also most commonly occurs after a trauma such as an accident or a fall. In a complete type of
Supporting joint health as you age
With growing age, joint pain can become a common problem. This is caused by Osteoarthritis, when the tissue at the ends of the bone isn't as flexible anymore. The cushion wears down, and the resultant symptoms are painful and inflamed
Signs of an Achilles Tendon Injury
It goes back to Greek mythology when the demi-God Achilles immortal mother Thetis dipped him in the river as a baby to make him invincible but held him by his ankle, leaving that part unprotected. Later, the demi-God was killed
