Jersey finger is a common sports injury that affects the tendons in your fingers. It often occurs in sports like football and rugby when a player grabs an opponent’s jersey, causing the tendon to stretch or tear as the opponent pulls away. While jersey finger is most frequently seen in contact sports, it can also…
Understanding and Managing Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Pain Pain in the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, where the acromion (the tip of your shoulder blade) meets the clavicle (collarbone), can be both painful and disruptive to daily life. This joint, which connects the shoulder blade and collarbone, is cushioned by cartilage and synovial fluid. AC joint pain can…
Various Joint and Tendon Injections in Orthopedics and Their Role In orthopedics, joint and tendon injections are pivotal in managing pain, reducing inflammation, and promoting healing for a range of musculoskeletal conditions. These injections utilize different substances to address specific issues and can be a key component of a comprehensive treatment plan. Here, we explore…
Joint Preservation Techniques in Orthopedics: Maintaining Mobility and Function Joint preservation techniques in orthopedics aim to maintain and restore the function of joints, often delaying or avoiding the need for joint replacement surgery. These approaches are designed to manage and treat joint conditions by addressing underlying issues, reducing pain, and preserving as much natural joint…
Exploring Arthroscopy: A Minimally Invasive Breakthrough in Joint Care Arthroscopy represents a revolutionary advancement in joint care, transforming how we diagnose and treat joint conditions. As an arthroscopist, I am pleased to offer insights into this sophisticated technique, which combines precision with minimal invasiveness. What Is Arthroscopy? Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows…
Table of Contents Accelerated vs. Delayed Protocols Accelerated Rehabilitation Protocol Delayed Rehabilitation Protocol General Phases of ACL Rehabilitation Acute Phase (Weeks 1-2): Early Rehabilitation Phase (Weeks 3-6): Intermediate Rehabilitation Phase (Weeks 7-12): Advanced Rehabilitation Phase (Months 4-6): Return-to-Sport Phase (Months 6-12): Choosing the Right Protocol References Rehab protocol post ACL Reconstruction The approach to ACL…
Table of Contents Post-Surgery Follow-Up Physical Therapy Recovery Timeline Tips for Recovery Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery: Recovery and Rehabilitation ACL tears are frequently treated with arthroscopic surgery, where the damaged ligament is replaced with a tendon graft to restore knee function. Although the surgery itself is typically quick and performed on an outpatient basis,…
ACL Reconstruction: What happens during the surgery? In this article: Grafts used in ACL Procedure of surgery Arthroscopic Procedure New developments LET (Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis) Combined Approach Important Considerations Our rehab protocol post ACL Recovery and Rehab after ACL reconstruction ACL Reconstruction: What happens during the surgery? Do You Really Need ACL Surgery if Your…
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries are commonly associated with sports, especially those involving sudden stops, changes in direction, or pivoting movements like soccer, basketball, and football. When an athlete tears their ACL, they often face issues with knee instability, feeling as though their knee might “give way” or buckle under pressure. This instability can be…
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries occurs during jumping, pivoting, or sudden changes in direction, such as soccer, basketball, or skiing, they can also occur in everyday activities. A large proportion of ACL injury patients usually aren’t athletes or involved in sporting activities, they had suffered from the injury during to day to day activities: Causes…
