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Knee (A+)
One of the most commonly injured parts of the knee, the meniscus is a wedge-like
rubbery cushion where the major bones of your leg connect. Meniscal cartilage curves
like the letter "C" at the inside and outside of each knee. A strong stabilizing tissue, the
meniscus helps the knee joint carry weight, glide and turn in many directions. It also
keeps your femur (thighbone) and tibia (shinbone) from grinding against each other.
Football players and others in contact sports may tear the meniscus by twisting the knee,
pivoting, cutting or decelerating. In athletes, meniscal tears often happen in combination
with other injuries such as a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament). Older people can
injure the meniscus without any trauma as the cartilage weakens and wears thin over
time, setting the stage for a degenerative tear.
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What is the most important and most commonly injured bursa of the shoulder joint?
The subacromial bursa is both the most important bursa in the shoulder joint for reducing friction and the most commonly injured. Inflammation of this bursa, known as subacromial bursitis, can cause pain and restricted motion in the shoulder.
Why is the anterior talofibular ligament the most commonly injured ligament in the ankle?
The first and most commonly injured ligament is the anterior talofibular ligament because of its orientation at the instant of injury and its inherent weakness. In planter flexion it aligns with the fibula, followed by calceneofibular lig.and rarely followed by PTFL
How does an elastic bandage help in treatment of joint injures?
An elastic bandage provides compression and support to the injured joint, which helps reduce swelling and stabilize the joint. It also improves blood circulation to the injured area, promoting faster healing. Additionally, the bandage can help protect the joint from further injury during movement.
What is the most easily dislocated joint the the body?
The shoulder joint is the most easily dislocated joint in the body due to its wide range of motion and relatively shallow socket. It is common for the shoulder to dislocate when the arm is forced into an extreme position or experiences a sudden impact.
Is the Abbreviation for ankle joint aj?
The ankle joint is commonly known as the talo-crural joint which is abbreviated to T-C jt.
What is the most important and most commonly injured bursa of the shoulder joint?
The subacromial bursa is both the most important bursa in the shoulder joint for reducing friction and the most commonly injured. Inflammation of this bursa, known as subacromial bursitis, can cause pain and restricted motion in the shoulder.
What is the largest and most frequently injured joint?
The Knee
What is the most injured joint in the body?
The knee is one of the most commonly injured joints in the body due to its weight-bearing nature and complex structure. Injuries can range from ligament tears (such as the ACL or MCL) to meniscus tears and cartilage damage.
What is the frequently used joint in your body?
Our wrists! It is also the most injured joint because of it's use.
Where in the body does Charcot's most often occur?
Although this condition can affect any joint, the knee is the joint most commonly involved. In individuals with diabetes mellitus, the foot is most commonly affected.
What are the best knee stretches?
Sorry to hear you have recently injured your knee. The knee is the most commonly injured joint in all age-groups. The 'chair knee extension' is a common knee stretch, but there are a number of stretches that can be done by searching the internet using key words 'knee stretches'.
What cranial nerve is injured most commonly at closed head injury?
cn6
What are the most commonly injured viscera in a penetrating trauma?
The lungs, intestines, spleen, liver and heart.
Why is the anterior talofibular ligament the most commonly injured ligament in the ankle?
The first and most commonly injured ligament is the anterior talofibular ligament because of its orientation at the instant of injury and its inherent weakness. In planter flexion it aligns with the fibula, followed by calceneofibular lig.and rarely followed by PTFL
What is name for joint in the hind leg of a horse?
There are several, but the most commonly refered one is the Hock
What type of joint is found in the kne3e?
The knee joint is a synovial joint, one of the largest, most complex, and most frequently injured joints. This joint involves the femur (upper leg), tibia (lower leg) and the patella.This called the tibiofemoral joint is supported by a joint capsule, cartilage, and numerous ligaments and muscle tendons.It permits flexion and extension and, with knee flexed, some internal and external rotation.
Whch is the most commonly injured ankle ligament Is it the anterior talofibular or the calaneofibular?
The first and most commonly injured ligament is the anterior talofibular ligament because of its orientation at the instant of injury and its inherent weakness. In planter flexion it aligns with the filbula, followed by calceneofibular lig.and rarely followed by PTFL
