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  • Ruptura do Manguito Rotador: Visão Geral

    Este vídeo fornece uma visão geral de como as rupturas do manguito rotador se desenvolvem, a anatomia relevante e como os profissionais de saúde diagnosticam um paciente.

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  • Ankle Fractures

    A broken ankle, or ankle fracture, is a break in one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint. Ankle fractures typically result from falls or high-impact injuries that involve twisting or rolling the ankle. Depending on...

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  • Achilles Tendinitis

    One of the strongest tendons in the body, the Achilles tendon attaches the calf muscles to the heel bone. Inflammation of the Achilles tendon, called Achilles tendinitis, typically results from overuse.

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  • Collarbone Fractures (Clavicle Fractures)

    A broken collarbone, or clavicle fracture, is a break in the small, thin bone located in the front of the body near the shoulder. Collarbone fractures typically result from falls or high-impact injuries.  

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  • Bunions

    A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the inner side of the foot at the base of the big toe. Bunions result from poor alignment of the bones that make up the big toe joint. They may get...

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  • High Ankle Sprains

    High ankle sprains are a unique type of injury that damages the ligaments between the tibia and fibula bones of the ankle. These ligaments are located above the ankle joint and help hold the bones together. High ankle sprains most...

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  • Hip Avascular Necrosis (AVN)

    Hip avascular necrosis (AVN) results from the lack of blood supply to the ball of the hip joint, also known as the femoral head. This results in bone death and destruction of the cartilage surface, which can lead to pain...

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  • Meniscus Tears

    The menisci are small, shock-absorbing cartilage discs within the knee joint. Meniscus tears can occur with planting and twisting injuries or develop gradually with wear and tear over time. Meniscus tears typically cause knee pain and instability.

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  • Hip Impingement

    Hip impingement, also called femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), results from extra bony bumps within the hip joint, either on the ball or socket. These extra bumps can pinch nearby soft tissue, like cartilage, leading to pain and limited movement. 

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  • Knee Arthritis

    Knee arthritis is a slowly developing condition that results from the breakdown of cartilage within the knee joint. This leads to knee pain, swelling, and stiffness that can make standing, walking, and going up and down stairs very difficult.

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  • Medial (MCL) and Lateral (LCL) Collateral Ligament Tears

    The collateral ligaments are located on the outside of the knee and include the medial collateral ligament, or MCL, and the lateral collateral ligament, or LCL. These ligaments stabilize the knee during side-to-side motion.

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  • Kneecap (Patellar) Instability

    The kneecap, also known as the patella, is a bone located at the front of the knee. Too much side-to-side movement can cause kneecap instability, a condition in which the kneecap becomes too loose and moves out of place.

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  • Knee Joint Cartilage Defects

    A knee joint cartilage defect is an area of damaged cartilage on any of the surfaces of the knee joint, which include the thigh bone (femur), shinbone (tibia), and kneecap (patella). These cartilage defects are also called osteochondral defects.

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  • Shoulder Separation

    The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is where the front of the shoulder blade meets the collarbone. A shoulder separation involves injury to the AC joint that damages its supporting ligaments. This can cause the collarbone to move, or separate, from the...

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  • Shoulder Instability

    The ball and socket of the shoulder is the most moveable joint in the body. Because of this, it is also susceptible to dislocation, where the ball slips out of the socket. This is referred to as shoulder instability, which...

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  • Wrist Fractures

    A broken wrist, also called a wrist fracture, is a common injury typically caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. Some wrist fractures can be simple in nature and require little intervention. Others can be complex and need surgery...

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  • Thumb Sprains

    Thumb sprains result from injury to a ligament that stabilizes the thumb joint. This causes pain and swelling and weakens the ability of the ligament to support the thumb.

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  • Hip Arthritis

    One of the most common orthopedic problems, hip arthritis results from the loss of cartilage in the hip joint. This causes pain and stiffness within the hip, which can affect simple daily tasks such as walking and going up and...

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