Joint Commission

being used for injuries like in the past. They are being applied to assist patients that are in rehab and particularly for patients with joint pain instead of using injections. There is persistent research as to how thermotherapy and cryotherapy…

total knee joint replacement a feasible option for those suffering from knee joint pain. This surgery has significantly improved the quality of life of disabled patients and helped them to live an active and healthy lifestyle. The knee replacement surgery is often considered as an option when other non-surgical ways, such as medication, physical therapy, and walking aid are no longer helpful. The surgery recreates the damaged or worn surfaces of the knee joints, and helps relieve your joint…

measures are typically applied when the tendon is only partially torn, as well as elderly patients who are less likely to put much burden on the tendon in the future (Nowak, 2012). These measures include a temporary immobilization of the affected foot joint in a special cast or boot. These boots are equipped with an elevation in the heel part of the boot that promotes the healing the ruptured tendon; furthermore, with this boot the patient may put weight onto the foot earlier (Nowak, 2012). In…

mobility for patients with hip pain and joint deterioration. The implant contains two parts, both made of Cobalt-Chromium alloy. The top portion of the implant is spherical, which looks like half of a ball, with a thin cylindrical stem that branches out of the spherical piece. The parts are the acetabular cup and the femoral head. Discussion Acetabular Cup The acetabular cup is a part of a partial hip prosthesis that is inserted into the acetabulum, or hip joint and used as a socket. The…

The human shoulder is made up of three bones: the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone) as well as associated muscles, ligaments and tendons. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and their tendons that act to stabilize the shoulder. The four muscles of the rotator cuff are over half of the seven scapulohumeral muscles. The four muscles are the supraspinatus muscle, the infraspinatus muscle, teres minor muscle, and the subscapularis muscle. The…

POP! Your ACL just snaps in half. The pain is unbearable. It feels like your knee is just hanging because nothing is holding the back part of your knee together. You are scared to get the MRI results back because it is a huge setback. “You’ve torn your ACL.” Those are words an athlete never wants to hear. What is Your ACL? You may be wondering what your ACL is and what it does? Your ACL is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament. It is one of the four ligaments that stabilizes your knee so there is no…

ACL injuries are amongst the most widespread knee injuries. The ACL, which stands for anterior cruciate ligament, is a ligament in the knee that joins the upper leg bone with the lower leg bone. While minor ACL tears can sometimes heal on their own with time, a more severe tear can require a lot of orthopedic rehab. Keeping your body strong and flexible will give you more control over your body’s movements and will help prevent the chance of injury. There are three important habits people can…

Calf strains are a very well known problem for runners, soccer and basketball players, gymnasts, and dancers, and even more common in athletes who are advancing in age. The calf muscle consists of nine different muscles; the gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris muscles attach onto the heel bone and they all work together to produce the upward and downward motion of the foot (calf raise). The other six muscles cause knee, toe, and foot movements in different directions, however those muscles are…

Subluxation Biceps tendon subluxation is an injury to the shoulder area. The biceps muscle is located on the front side of the upper arm. When this muscle contracts, it causes the forearm to bend at the elbow joint. Biceps muscle contraction also assists in raising the arm at the shoulder joint. The place on a muscle where it attaches to a bone is called a tendon. Biceps muscles have three tendons. One tendon attaches at the elbow, and the other two attach at the shoulder. One of the tendons…

Marc Gasol - rewrite Who would have thought that the reliable center of Memphis Grizzlies named Marc Gasol will suffer a broken foot injury while playing against Portland Trail Blazers? He immediately had a successful surgery to repair the broken bone in his right foot. Broken Foot injury If the bone of your foot has a crack or fracture, it is called a broken foot injury. This injury needs attention and proper medication to avoid complications. The human foot is composed of 26 bones and is…