by Sam Leems | Mar 15, 2023 | Limb Conditions
Limb Salvage Limb salvage refers to the preservation of a limb that would otherwise be amputated due to severe injury or disease. This condition can greatly improve a patient’s quality of life and prevent the physical and emotional trauma associated with... by Sam Leems | Dec 16, 2022 | Limb Conditions
Kneecap Instability or Dislocated Knee: Patellar instability, also known as kneecap instability, occurs when the patella (kneecap) falls out of the thighbone’s femoral groove. Therefore, an unstable kneecap can cause a dislocated knee. Physical therapy... by Sam Leems | Nov 17, 2022 | Pediatric Orthopedics
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome: The Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome is short-term damage to the knee’s growth plate. It mostly affects children and teenagers aged 10 to 14 and is usually caused by overuse as a result of sports participation. Rest, ice,... by Sam Leems | Oct 16, 2022 | Pediatric Orthopedics
Autosomal Dominant: Autosomal dominant or dominance is a pattern of genetic inheritance that occurs within autosomes (non-sex chromosomes). Their appearance and function are mostly the result of the dominance of one parental gene over the other. In the... by Sam Leems | Sep 16, 2022 | Pediatric Orthopedics
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear (ACL Tears): One of the most common knee ailments is an ACL tear. Players who participate in sports like football, basketball, soccer, and volleyball, as well as persons who participate in physically demanding occupations, may...
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