With MRI, it is possible to triage and attribute the cause of post traumatic ankle pain to bone, ligament, or tendon pathologies, which otherwise overlap clinically. In this pictorial essay, emphasis is given to the intricate and unique anatomy and orientation of ankle ligaments. Pathologies of ...
Spring Ligament Tear Decreases the Ankle and Talonavicular Joint Reaction Forcesdoi:10.1177/2473011416S00072TibiocalcaneonavicularligamentDeltoidligamentSpringligamentAdultacquiredflatfootdeformityIrvinC.OhMeghanKellyNoorullahMaqsoodiDanielVasconcellosWalidSageFoot & Ankle Orthopaedics...
What is the PCL?The PCL is the strongest ligament in the knee and the most difficult to injure.Click here for more Taping the PCLTaping your knee can help provide your injured PCL with stability, support and protection.Click here for more ...
MRI: will show if the ligament is torn or cartilage is damaged. Current Treatment Nonsurgical options may be used if the knee cartilage is undamaged, the knee proves to be stable during typical daily activities, and if the patient has no desire to ever again participate in high-risk activi...
MCL tears do not occur only from workplace accidents. Many workers who spend extended amounts of time on their knees can also develop an overuse injury to the ligament, causing an MCL tear. This would include plumbers, carpet layers, and contractors who install decking and flooring. With an...
Synovitis, characterized by inflammation of the synovial membrane, is commonly induced by meniscus tears. However, significant differences in inflammatory responses and the key inflammatory mediators of synovium induced by different types of meniscal tea
Signs & Symptoms Signs and symptoms of an LCL tear include pain, swelling and knee instability. Taping the LCL Taping your LCL can help provide the injured ligament with bonus support and protection. LCL Exercises In order to restore strength and full range of motion to your knee, you need ...
2. Valgus Stress Test of the Knee Due to the anatomy of your knee joint, commonly, with ACL tears, the medial collateral ligament (MCL) and/or the meniscus can also be involved so this test cab be utilized to rule in or out injury to the MCL. In this test, the examiner will take...
Stability checks for each of the four ligaments in the knee can be painful. Further Testing and Treatment Options Advanced Diagnostic Tests: An MRI to look for signs of ligament injury and assess the joint’s complexity. Treatment Decisions: ...
MCL InjuriesAn MCL injury occurs when the Medial Collateral Ligament has been overstretched or torn. This is often seen in contact sports. RecoveryThe length of time it will take for your MCL to heal depends on the severity of your injury. It could be anywhere from a week or two to 8+...