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Locked Knee Joint? Understanding Bucket Handle Meniscus Tears and Treatment Options
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Discover what you need to know about bucket handle meniscus tears - one of the most serious knee injuries affecting athletes and active individuals.
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Learn why this type of meniscal tear causes knee locking, when it requires emergency treatment, and the latest surgical repair techniques - explains symptoms, MRI diagnosis, arthroscopic surgery options, and recovery timelines. Essential viewing for anyone experiencing knee pain, catching, or joint instability >> youtube.com/shorts/lrFTZJ61Kt...

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How One Surgeon Trained 300 Residents and Transformed Cancer Care | Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall Legacy
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Remembering the remarkable life of Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall Jr., the pioneering surgeon who became the first African American president of the American Cancer Society, Society of Surgical Oncology, and American College of Surgeons. From graduating medical school first in his class at 22 to teaching 6,000 students over 55 years at Howard University, Dr. Leffall transformed medicine and championed cancer health disparities research. His legacy continues to inspire physicians worldwide - Have a great week!

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Learn how to read your knee X-ray like a doctor! Dr. Cory Calendine breaks down the 5-step system orthopedic surgeons use to evaluate knee imaging. Understand joint spaces, identify arthritis signs, and know what "bone on bone" really means. Perfect for patients preparing for orthopedic consultations.
🔹 Knee anatomy basics
🔹 Joint space assessment
🔹 Arthritis identification
🔹 When to seek care
Subscribe for more orthopedic education from Middle Tennessee's trusted knee specialist! More Knee Xray Basics >> youtube.com/shorts/xqWeLbJvMa...
#KneeXray #Orthopedic #KneeArthritis #MedicalEducation #Nashville

3 months ago | [YT] | 31

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The Neurosurgeon Who Became a Patient: Paul Kalanithi's Life-Changing Wisdom We All Need to Hear
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As we honor the dignity of labor, Dr. Paul Kalanithi's insights are a humbling reminder of the privilege to practice medicine. Dr. Kalanithi was a Stanford neurosurgeon whose degrees in both literature and medicine, uniquely positioning him to explore the intersection of science & humanity. Diagnosed with terminal lung cancer at 37 during his final year of residency, he spent his remaining time writing about the experience of being both doctor and patient. His insights continue to inspire healthcare professionals worldwide.
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He understood our work must transcend technical mastery. Sure, we must master complex procedures, but as he wrote, "When there's no place for the scalpel, words become the surgeon's only tool." It's not just expertise - patients seek human understanding and hope. While acknowledging the immense weight of a surgeons responsibility, he reminded us "We hold not just organs in our hands, but dreams, futures, families in crisis." An experienced reminder that we all carry "a small cemetery" of our failures where we return to pray for wisdom. The vulnerability makes your work sacred, not merely mechanical
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What sustained Kalanithi, was not just conquering disease, but the relationships built, comfort provided, and those moments when human connection trumps medical intervention. Every patient teaches us something about courage or grace - a reminder to remain students for life in medicine's demanding classroom. Following Dr. Kalanithi's legacy and example, our work matters most when dedicating our lives to something larger than ourselves. In a world that reduces human experience to data, insist on seeing (and acknowledging) the person behind the pathology.
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Happy Labor Day! Thank you for your expertise and humanity. "The call to protect life - and not merely life but another's identity, their hopes, their capacity for joy - remains obvious in its sacredness."

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🏹 ALL = HAWKEYE of your knee! The ligament that was MISSED FOR CENTURIES! Here's the incredible story:
⚡ Only DISCOVERED in 2013 - newest knee ligament!
🎯 PRECISION control - like Hawkeye's perfect aim
🥷 HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT for 100+ years of surgery
📏 THINNER than dental floss (1-2.5mm) but crucial
❓ NOT EVERYONE HAS ONE - rarest knee ligament! This tiny ligament revolutionized our understanding of knee anatomy! See the real specimen view. Perfect for medical students & anatomy enthusiasts!
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Full breakdown: youtube.com/shorts/d4zOfLd4bU...
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#ALL #KneeAnatomy #Hawkeye #NewDiscovery #MedicalBreakthrough

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🖤 LCL = BLACK WIDOW of your knee! Meet your knee's stealth specialist! Here's why LCL is incredible:
⚡ THINNEST major ligament - precision over brute force!
✂️ SURGICAL PRECISION - splits biceps tendon perfectly in half
🔧 CORD-LIKE DESIGN - sleek & efficient like Widow's gear
🥷 WORKS ALONE - only ligament that doesn't connect to meniscus
🎯 INDEPENDENT OPERATOR - guards lateral knee edge solo
See the real anatomical view of this precision-engineered ligament! Perfect for medical students, athletes & anatomy lovers! Full breakdown: youtube.com/shorts/d4zOfLd4bU...

#LCL #KneeAnatomy #BlackWidow #MedicalEducation #PrecisionAnatomy

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🐜 TRANSVERSE LIGAMENT = ANT-MAN of your knee! Meet your knee's tiniest hero! Here's why size doesn't matter:
⚡ SMALLEST ligament at only 20mm long! 🔬
💪 CONNECTS both menisci together - crucial job!
🛡️ STABILIZES during movement - prevents sliding
🔧 REDUCES meniscus tension during bending
🤔 UNCERTAIN function - even scientists debate its role!
Like Ant-Man, this micro-hero proves that the smallest structures can have the biggest impact on your knee stability! Perfect for medical students & anatomy enthusiasts!
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Full breakdown: youtube.com/shorts/d4zOfLd4bU...
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#TransverseLigament #KneeAnatomy #AntMan #SmallButMighty #MedicalEducation

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🛡️ MCL = CAPTAIN AMERICA'S SHIELD for your knee! Meet your knee's ultimate protector! Here's why MCL is amazing:
⚡ WIDEST & FLATTEST ligament - like Cap's shield!
🔧 6 SEPARATE BANDS working as one super-structure
💪 HEALS THE BEST when injured - true hero recovery
🛡️ GUARDS your inner knee from sideways attacks
Most RELIABLE defender in the joint! See the real anatomical view and discover why this ligament is your knee's most dependable guardian! Perfect for medical students, athletes & anatomy enthusiasts!
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Full breakdown: youtube.com/shorts/d4zOfLd4bU...
#MCL #KneeAnatomy #CaptainAmerica #MedicalEducation #KneeProtection

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💪 PCL = The HULK of your knee! This ligament is your knee's SECRET POWERHOUSE! Here's why:
⚡ 2X STRONGER than the famous ACL
💪 THICKEST ligament in your entire knee
🛡️ RARELY gets injured - nearly indestructible!
🔋 Handles MASSIVE forces when you land
While ACL gets all the attention, PCL is the silent hero working overtime! See the real anatomical view and discover why this ligament is built like a steel cable. Perfect for medical students, athletes & anyone curious about their amazing knee anatomy!
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Full breakdown: youtube.com/shorts/d4zOfLd4bU...
#PCL #KneeAnatomy #Hulk #MedicalEducation #StrongestLigament

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🕷️ ACL = The SPIDER-MAN of your knee! See why this ligament is the most FAMOUS in sports medicine! This detailed anatomy breakdown shows:
⚡ How ACL controls pivoting like Spidey's acrobatics
🩺 Real arthroscopic view of ACL injuries
📊 Why 300,000+ ACL tears happen yearly
🏈 Sports that put your ACL at risk
Perfect for medical students, athletes, and anyone who wants to understand this crucial knee stabilizer!
Your ACL works like Spider-Man's agility - amazing when healthy, devastating when injured!
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Full breakdown: youtube.com/shorts/d4zOfLd4bU...
#ACL #KneeAnatomy #SpiderMan #MedicalEducation #SportsMedicine

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