Annular Ligament Injury
Annular Ligament Injury
What is a Annular Ligament Injury? An annular ligament injury involves damage to the strong band of tissue that encircles the head of the radius, securing it to the ulna…
Annular Ligament
Annular Ligament
Introduction The annular ligament is a strong, circular band of fibrous tissue that wraps around the head of the radius, securing it to the ulna at the proximal radioulnar joint.…
Radial Collateral Ligament
Radial Collateral Ligament
Introduction The radial collateral ligament (RCL) is a strong, fibrous band located on the lateral side of the elbow joint. It connects the lateral epicondyle of the humerus to the…
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
Introduction The Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) is one of the four major ligaments in the knee, located at the back of the joint. It connects the femur (thigh bone) to…
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Introduction The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a key ligament located in the knee joint, connecting the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone). It provides stability by preventing…
High Ankle Sprain
High Ankle Sprain
A High Ankle Sprain: What is it? A high ankle sprain is caused by tearing or injuring the high ankle ligaments that connect the tibia and fibula. A sprain occurs…
Medial Collateral Ligament
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)
Introduction The Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) is a band of tissue located on the inner side of the knee, connecting the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone). It…
Ulnar Collateral Ligament
Ulnar Collateral Ligament
Introduction The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is a strong band of tissue located on the inner side of the elbow, connecting the humerus (upper arm bone) to the ulna (one…
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Sprain
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Sprain
Introduction: Acromioclavicular (AC) joint sprain, also known as a shoulder separation, occurs when the ligaments connecting the acromion (part of the scapula) and the clavicle are stretched or torn. It…
Lateral Collateral Ligament
Lateral Collateral Ligament
The Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) is a key stabilizer of the knee joint, located on the outer side. It connects the femur (thigh bone) to the fibula (the smaller bone…