Orthopedics
Elbow Fracture
Elbow fracture can occur as a result of a trauma, such as a fall while you're playing sports or while you're just walking on a sidewalk. Fractures due to falls happen most often when people stretch the arm straight out to catch themselves as they fall. When you fall...
Elbow Bursitis
What is Elbow Bursitis? Elbow bursitis (also called olecranon bursitis) occurs when the bursa (a fluid-filled sac on the tip of the elbow) becomes damaged, irritated, or inflamed. Normally, the bursa acts as a cushion for the tip of the elbow (ulna) bone. Certain...
Below-Knee Amputation
What is a Below-Knee Amputation? Below-knee amputation (BKA) is a surgical procedure performed to remove the lower limb below the knee when that limb has been severely damaged or is diseased. Most BKAs (60%–70%) are performed due to peripheral vascular disease, or...
Ankle Impingement
What is Ankle Impingement? Ankle impingement can be categorized into 2 types: 1. Anterior ankle impingement 2. Posterior ankle impingement Anterior ankle impingement involves pain on the front side of your ankle. Inflammation and swelling occur due to repetitive...
Ankle Fracture
What is an Ankle Fracture? An ankle fracture is a completely or partially broken bone on 1 or both sides of the ankle joint. There are several types of ankle fractures, and 1, 2, or 3 bones may be fractured. The classifications based on the number of bones broken are:...
Above Knee Amputation
What is Above-Knee Amputation? Above-knee amputation (AKA), or transfemoral amputation is a surgical procedure performed to remove the lower limb above the knee joint when that limb has been severely damaged or diseased. Most AKAs are performed due to peripheral...
Shoulder Labral Tear
An unstable shoulder joint can be the cause or the result of a labral tear. "Labral" refers to the glenoid labrum—a ring of cartilage that surrounds the base of the shoulder joint. Injuries to the labrum are common, can cause a great deal of pain, and may make it hard...
Tennis Elbow
Did they choose this picture because of his swing or his good looks? Most people who get tennis elbow don't play tennis! In fact, less than 5% of all cases of tennis elbow occur in people who play tennis. Tennis elbow can happen to anyone who repeatedly uses their...
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