Besides the different stories that many people might tell you, there is a way to determine the necessity of having an ACL reconstruction surgery. Most patients do feel much better after a certain time even without having surgery. This means that they will even recover full range of mobility and...
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The Problem With Nonsurgical Treatment of Shoulder Dislocations Most shoulder dislocations are anterior shoulder dislocations, meaning the ball is pushed out it front of the socket. About 95% of shoulder dislocations are anterior. In patients who sustain this type of shoulder dislocation, the most common injury in the shoulder is called...
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Those of us who have experienced a significant fracture likely recall first the pain of the injury, then we often focus our attention on the prospect of time in a cast or other form of extended immobilization. We imagine the discomfort and limitations that will ensue, and after all else...
Read the full postIndications Injections/aspirations are indicated for both diagnosis and therapy. 1.Diagnosis: a. Synovial fluid analysis to rule out infection, traumatic, rheumatic, or crystal-induced etiology. b. To perform a therapeutic trial to differentiate various etiologies c. Imaging studies d. Synovial biopsy 2. Therapy: a. To remove tense effusions to relieve pain and improve function b. To remove blood or pus from...
Read the full postBy Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide Updated March 26, 2007 Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is a very useful tool for an orthopedic surgeon. A MRI is helpful at diagnosing many common orthopedic problems. However, an MRI may not always be necessary, and may not be helpful in some situations. Patients are sometimes...
Read the full postPhases of wound healing There are four phases in a wound or injury healing process, although some authors combine the first two phases: Hemostasis Inflammation Proliferation or Granulation Remodeling or Maturation Kane’s analogy to the repair of a damaged house provides a wonderful framework to explore the basic physiology of wound repair (See Table below). Hemostasis: Once...
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