The ACL is an important ligament in the middle of the knee, but it is also the most frequently damaged ligament in this area due to being torn or overstretched. Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are extremely common, and often these injuries require surgery. Physical therapy after ACL surgery is an important way …
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What is Partial Knee Replacement Surgery? Also called knee arthroplasty, particle knee replacement surgery is a minimally invasive surgery that focuses on the removal and replacement of the problem area without replacing the entire knee. There are several different versions of the surgery that focus on different areas of the knee. There are multiple benefits …
A torn meniscus may sound scary, but this knee injury is becoming increasingly common around the world: these days, up to 66 people in 100,000 will tear a meniscus per year. In some of these cases, surgery is needed to treat and repair the damaged structure. If you’ve undergone or are planning to undergo meniscus …
Living an active lifestyle provides several advantages, one of which is improving your health. On the downside, physical activities such as sport and exercise can also increase the chances of injury such as sports fractures. Injury can happen at any age, although children are more susceptible as compared to adults. Some injuries are specific or …
Bones are held together by tissues known as ligaments. When these ligaments tear or overstretch, you get a sprain. A knee sprain, in particular, occurs when the ligaments connecting the thigh and shin bones are damaged. The knee joint includes four major ligaments: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) – works together with Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) …
Sports injuries are fairly common, even among seasoned or professional athletes. Kids and teens are especially vulnerable. In the US alone, around 30 million kids and teens play sports. While approximately 3.5 million injuries occur every year, about a third of these cases are related to sports. Out of all the joints in the human …
Playing sports provides many benefits for both the mind and the body. Regular participation is an awesome way to strengthen your bones and muscles, helping you stay fit and healthy while having fun at the same. From a social standpoint, playing sports allows you to meet and build bonds with people with similar interests. Plus, …
But what exactly is shoulder instability? The shoulder, being one of the most mobile joints in the human body, has a ball-and-socket joint that helps in movement. Its wide range of movement makes it open to instability conditions and injuries. The upper arm bone (the humerus) and the shallow cavity (the glenoid) make the shoulder’s …
Elbow pain is the discomforting pain you feel around the elbow joint, commonly caused by straining of the tendons or inflamed tissue around the elbow. Several reasons can lead to elbow pain. The pain can be on the outside, inside, or at the backside of the elbow. Most people, however, don’t realize the cause of …
Twisting, rolling, or turning the ankle can often cause temporary pain. People who suffer from an ankle injury often limp around for a few days. Once the swelling and pain are over, they just forget about it. It is quite common to handle the ankle sprain in such a manner, but it is not recommended. …
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