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What is a radial head fracture? In most cases, this fracture happens due to falling onto outstretched hands. For example, if you fall off monkey bars, skates, or a scooter or if you take a hard hit in a contact sport like lacrosse, hockey, or football you could get a proximal radius fracture. The name for this fracture comes from the portion of bone near the elbow where it usually happens: the radial head. It can also affect the radius, a smaller bone in your forearm. A radial head fracture happens in around 20% of elbow injuries and also in many elbow dislocations. They’re most common in women and in people between the ages of 30 and 40. You’ll probably have the following radial head fracture symptoms in case of a broken elbow: Pain in the outer part of your elbow Swelling at the elbow joint Inability to bend or straighten the elbow due to pain Difficulty twisting your forearm to turn your palm...

Joints are points in the body where two or more bones meet. Some joints are fixed, meaning they only serve to connect bone and don’t allow for movement. Other joints, like those in your ankles, elbows, and shoulders, are mobile joints. The sternoclavicular joint (SC joint) is a joint within your shoulder. Your shoulder uses several different muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and bones to move properly. The sternoclavicular joint is one of these joints. Your sternoclavicular joint connects your sternum and your clavicle. Your clavicles are your collarbones, two bones that stretch horizontally from the bottom of your neck to your shoulders. Your clavicles are sandwiched between the sternoclavicular joint and acromioclavicular joint, which connects the clavicle to the shoulder blade. The sternum is your chest bone. It starts between your clavicles and goes down the center of your ribcage. The main job of your sternoclavicular joint is to support your shoulder. It’s the only joint t...

Arthritis A condition causing joint pain and inflammation affecting millions worldwide. While there are several types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout, some common symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. Osteoarthritis It is often caused by joint cartilage's gradual wear and tear over time while the immune system mistakenly attacks the joints. Conversely, gout is caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints. Common symptoms of arthritis include stiffness (particularly in the morning), swelling, and warmth around the affected joints. Causes Orthopaedic surgery is one of the most dynamic medical specialities, with rapid and innovative advances in treatment and surgery. In a multicenter series of 347 non-selected TKA patients using various implants, only 62% were pain-free during gait, and 35% were pain-free whilst climbing or running. Symptoms Therefore, although TKA is already an effective surgery, the aim is...