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Archives: Injury Resources

These are the medical resources that help clients learn more about the various injuries that could be sustained in an accident.

Anatomy of the Knee

Overview The knee is where three bones meet: the tibia, the femur and the patella. The knee is a “hinge” joint, allowing the leg to bend in only one direction. Here are the main parts of the knee’s anatomy. Bones The base of the knee is formed by the tibia, the large bone of the lower leg often called the “shinbone.” The smaller lower leg bone, the fibula, connects to the tibia just below the knee joint. The top of the knee is formed by the femur, the largest bone...

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Anatomy of the Hip

Overview The hip joint is the largest weight-bearing joint in the body. This ball-and-socket joint allows the leg to move and rotate while keeping the body stable and balanced. Here are the main parts of the hip joint’s anatomy. Bones Two bones – the femur and the pelvis – meet at the hip joint. The femur, known to many as the “thighbone,” is the longest and heaviest bone of the body. The femoral head, at the top of the femur, is the “ball” of the hip...

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Anatomy of the Hand

Overview Your hands are versatile and complex, with the ability to do tasks that involve both strength and delicacy. Let’s look at the main structures of your hands to see how they do all the things they do. Bones and joints There are twenty-seven bones in each hand. Starting at the wrist, you have eight small carpal bones. Next, five metacarpal bones form the middle part of your hand. After that are the phalanges, or finger bones. These bones connect to each other with strong bands of tissue...

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ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Tear

Overview The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the bands of tissue within the knee joint that connects the femur to the tibia. An ACL tear can be painful and cause the knee to become unstable. Causes The ACL can tear during abrupt movements such as sudden stops, pivots, or directional changes that can occur during athletic activity. These same forces can be generated in crashes or slip/trip and fall events, also leading to ACL tears. Symptoms A common symptom of an ACL tear is a popping...

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ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Reconstruction Surgery

Overview This surgery replaces a torn anterior cruciate ligament, commonly known as the “ACL.” The replacement ligament is made from part of your hamstring tendon. Preparation To begin, you’re put to sleep under general anesthesia. A small incision is made to reach the hamstring. Parts of this tendon are removed. They are braided together to form your graft that will become your new ACL. Replacing the ACL Next, small openings are made in the skin of your knee. One is for an arthroscope...

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