Let me start with the conclusion. Rather than memorizing protocols, novice PTs who understand "why those restrictions exist" are the ones who achieve results in acute care. Knee surgeries are diverse.

Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tibial avulsion fractures require accurate reduction and stable fixation to restore knee stability. Traditional open techniques are invasive, and although ...

I would like to preface this article by encouraging physicians to refer all patients with tibial eminence fractures to reputable orthopedic surgeons who are keen on the latest and least invasive ...

Objective To compare the fixation methods for tibial pilon fractures among patients treated in a hospital. Methods We analyzed the medical records of 28 patients who underwent a surgical procedure for ...

A schematic illustrates the relationship between tibial tubercle fracture and the vascular system. The proximal tibia is in close proximity to the popliteal artery which adds the possibility of the ...

• We do not know what is the best way to repair a complex fracture of the tibial plateau (top part of the shin bone). • There is some evidence suggesting little or no difference between different ...

This article was researched using 5 sources. See our methodology and corrections policy. Suffering a serious ankle fracture often requires surgery to properly realign the bones and stabilize them ...

Open reduction ankle surgery involves open surgery on fractured ankles. Doctors will realign ankle bones and may install internal fixations to keep them in place as they heal. Recovery from open ...

The following is a summary of “What influences post-operative opioid requirements for tibial fractures?,” published in the June 2024 issue of Pain by Zhang, et al. The lack of specific opioid ...