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Your answer depends on what particular joint you are asking about. I assume you are asking about the knee in which the posterior cruciate ligament prevents the femur from slipping forward (anterior) in the joint with the fibia and tibia.
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Why is ligament repair necessary when you have a severe dislocation and sprain?
ligaments connect bones to bones. in a severe dislocation the ligaments were most likely torn and damaged
What is the CPT code for open treatment of a closed traumatic anterior hip dislocation without fixation?
what is the cpt code for open treatment of a closed traumatic anterior hip dislocation with out fixation
Which column is held in place primarily by the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments?
longitudinal ligaments
Does a dislocation occur when a twisting action tears the ligaments at a joint?
No, its called a sprain
How are ligaments affected by dislocation?
In the event of a dislocation, one of the bones making up the joint is forced out of its natural alignment from excessive stretching and tearing of the joint ligaments and capsule. Muscles and tendons surrounding the joint are usually stretched and injure
What results when the ligaments that attach a bone at a joint are torn as the bone slips out of place?
Dislocation
Which direction does the shoulder usually dislocate?
The most common dislocation is anterior displacement of the humerous. The least common is inferior (downward) displacement.
Where is the anterior superior iliac spine located?
The anterior superior iliac spine provides attachments for ligaments and muscles.
What is the code for open treatment of a closed traumatic anterior hip dislocation without fixation?
28540
What is cpt code for open treatment of a closed traumatic anterior hip dislocation without fixation?
28540
What is cpt code for open treatment of closed traumatic anterior hip dislocation without fixation?
28540
What is the proces of dislocation?
there is tearing of the ligaments and the articular capsule, which are vital structures for connecting the bone. Following a dislocation, the bones affected are often immobile and the affected limb may be locked in an abnormal position
