Publications by authors named "Badrul Akmal Hisham Md Yusoff"
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- An acutely locked knee is a serious condition needing immediate orthopedic care, often caused by issues like meniscus tears or ACL injuries.
- This report discusses a unique case where a locked knee was due to both a loose body and a degenerative osteophyte, showcasing the complexity of diagnosis and treatment.
- This case is particularly noteworthy as it appears to be the first documented instance of this specific combination causing an acutely locked knee.
Comparison between the effect of immersive virtual reality training versus conventional rehabilitation on limb loading and functional outcomes in patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A prospective randomized controlled trial.
Asia Pac J Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Technol
October 2023
Purpose: Anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL) commonly occurs during sporting events. It causes pain, instability and reduction in range of movement of the knee which results in altered balance, reduced strength as well as loading to the involved knee. The challenge to get the patient back to competitive sports level much depends on the rehabilitation process.
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- Acute locked knee is frequently linked to meniscal tears or intra-articular injuries, but popliteus tendon tears, a less common cause, are often missed as a diagnosis.
- A case study of a 29-year-old male after a sports injury revealed an intrasubstance tear in the popliteus tendon and a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), although the menisci were intact.
- Due to the extension lag from the popliteus tendon tear, ACL reconstruction was delayed, and after six weeks of physiotherapy, the patient regained full knee extension before further surgery for the ligament injury.
A ganglion cyst is a benign cystic lesion that can occur intraosseously. It is commonly a multiloculated lesion that consists of fibrous tissue with mucoid change and is usually located in the subchondral bone adjacent to the joint. Here, we present a rare case of a 33-year-old woman who presented to our orthopedic clinic with a five-year history of shoulder pain that gradually worsened.
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