Introduction A Potts fracture refers to a type of ankle fracture that occurs when the fibula, one of the bones in the lower leg, breaks at the ankle joint. It is commonly caused by a sudden twisting motion or impact, often resulting from sports injuries, falls, or accidents. Treatment can range from immobilization and physical…
Introduction Ankle dislocation occurs when the bones that form the ankle joint are forced out of their normal alignment, typically due to trauma or injury. It’s a serious condition that is mostly associated with ligament damage, fractures, and edema. Immediate medical attention is crucial to reduce the risk of complications like poor blood circulation, nerve damage,…
Introduction A knee dislocation is a rare but severe injury where the bones that form the knee joint—typically the femur (thighbone), tibia (shinbone), and sometimes the patella (kneecap)—are displaced from their normal alignment. This injury often results from high-impact trauma, such as car accidents or sports injuries, and can damage the surrounding ligaments, blood vessels,…
Introduction Hip dislocation occurs when the ball of the femur (thigh bone) is forced out of its socket in the pelvic bone, typically resulting from high-impact trauma like a car accident or severe fall. Most frequently, this injury happens in an automobile accident, high-impact fall, at work, or in sports, particularly when it also results…
Introduction A wrist dislocation is one type of ligament injury that can produce unbearable pain. It happens when one or more of the carpal’s small bones in the wrist move out of place from their usual position. Wrist dislocation can be incredibly painful and significantly disrupt your daily life. It happens when one or more…
Introduction Elbow dislocations are among the most prevalent kinds of dislocations. Common elbow injuries fit into one of two categories: simple or complex, depending on how much surrounding structure has been impaired. The most common causes are sports injuries and falls. Simple radiographs can be used to provide a diagnosis. CT scans can be used to…
Introduction A patellar fracture, commonly known as a broken kneecap, is a disruption of the patella, the small bone that sits at the front of the knee joint. The largest sesamoid bone in the human body is called the patella. The thickest layer of cartilage in the body is found on the posterior portion of…
What is Smith Fracture? A fracture that involves volar displacement or distal radius angulation is referred to as a Smith fracture. It usually occurs from a fall onto the dorsum of the hand with the wrist flexed. A Smith’s fracture, often referred to as a reverse Colles’ fracture, is the volar, or forward, displacement fracture…
What is a Colle’s Fracture? The Colles fracture, named for Abraham Colles, who initially reported a distal radius fracture in 1814 at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, is one of the most frequent fractures seen in orthopedic practice, accounting for 17.5% (or one-sixth) of all adult fractures that present to the emergency room….
The femoral neck fracture is a common injury primarily affecting elderly individuals, often resulting from low-energy trauma such as a fall from standing height. This fracture occurs in the proximal portion of the femur, where the femoral head connects to the shaft of the bone. The incidence of femoral neck fractures is increasing globally, attributable…
