The Knee - Anatomy

A simple guide to basic knee anatomy

  This lesson is tied into a new series about total knee replacements (TKR). This guide can be used as a stand-alone reference, but will be tailored to accompany an extensive series covering different types of knee replacements. As a result, the information covered in this guide will focus on the aspects of knee anatomy that are most important to a TKR.

  The lesson will focus on the location and type of structures involved in basic knee anatomy. However, the lesson will not cover basic anatomy concepts such as structure and materials of bones, or types of bones and muscles not present in the knee. Click the link below to view the guide.

Anatomy of the knee

Atrial Fibrilation

Atrial Fibrillation

Definitions, symptoms, treatment, and prevention

    In this three part series, we will discuss the cardiac disorder called atrial fibrillation (also called a-fib, or AF), which, although not usually life-threatening, can cause serious complications and requires immediate medical attention. Atrial fibrillation is the most common kind of fibrillation (fibrillation can affect any muscle), and is the most common cardiac rhythm disorder. Approximately 2 to 5 million Americans currently have AF, while another 150,000 cases are diagnosed each year. AF can also lead to other cardiac related disorders, such as quintupling your risk of stroke.

 
    In the first lesson in the series, we will discuss the definition, history, and causes of AF.
    In the second lesson, we will cover the symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and complications of AF.
    Finally, in the third lesson, We will review clinical and at-home treatment, as well as drugs associated with curing the disorder.

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