Background Hamstring stiffness has been growing more common, but is often neglected. The hamstring muscle complex is the key and most commonly involved muscle group for stiffness, and the younger generation is particularly susceptible. The tightness causes a limited range of motion and associated consequences.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIlium fractures, which commonly advance from the iliac crest to the greater sciatic notch, are high-energy pelvic fractures that are frequently unstable. The general course of management for this injury is conservative, although cases of substantially displaced have been described that warranted surgical intervention. Many conditions, including decreased mobility, structural alterations in the joints, and discomfort, might make people more vulnerable to falls while waiting for hip or knee surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntertrochanteric fracture is a prevalent condition among older adults, and it is becoming more so as the population is aging. A 52-year-old man was reported to the hospital with symptoms of pain and swelling in the right hip since the morning. The patient reported a history of unexpected slips and falls in the morning.
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