Los músculos del manguito rotador rodean y estabilizan la articulación del hombro. Los desgarros del manguito rotador ocurren cuando los tendones de estos músculos se desprenden del hueso de la parte superior del brazo. Esto puede suceder por lesiones repentinas...
This video provides an overview of how de Quervain tenosynovitis develops, relevant anatomy, and how a health care professional would diagnose a patient.
The pectoralis major is the main chest muscle involved in pushing motions with the arms. Often called the “pec” muscle, it connects the collarbone, breastbone, ribs, and abdominals to the upper arm bone by its tendon.
Este video animado demuestra una reparación de espesor parcial del manguito rotador para el tratamiento de un desgarro del manguito rotador.
Este video quirúrgico demuestra la reconstrucción del LCA utilizando un injerto de tendón cuadricipital para el tratamiento de desgarros del LCA.
The posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, is the counterpart to the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. Together, these ligaments form an X within the knee and stabilize the knee joint. The PCL prevents the shinbone from moving too far backward.
This video explains the treatment options for ACL tears, including nonoperative and operative interventions.
El ligamento cruzado anterior, o LCA, es un ligamento fuerte dentro de la articulación de la rodilla. Estabiliza la rodilla y es importante para mantenerse activo en deportes y al caminar. Los desgarros del LCA a menudo ocurren por caídas...
A pilon fracture is a break in the end of the shinbone, or tibia, near the ankle. These complex fractures can occur in a variety of different patterns.
The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is a group of several structures, including a tendon, ligaments, and a cartilage disc, located on the pinky side of the wrist. The TFCC provides cushioning and helps maintain the stability of the wrist.
The lateral collateral ligament of the elbow is a structure made up of four different ligaments at the outer side of the elbow. These ligaments connect the forearm bones to the upper arm bone and help stabilize the elbow.
