Introduction Mallet toe is a painful flexion deformity of the distal IP joint in the toe. The second toe is affected more commonly, even though the deformity may happen in all toes. Mallet toe is a similar condition to Hammer Toe & Claw Toe, all caused by deformity of the toe joints. Toe deformities normally…
What is a Knock Knee? Knock knee, also known as genu valgum, is a condition where the knees angle inward and touch each other when the legs are straightened. This can cause the ankles to be spaced apart, resulting in an awkward gait or stance. Knock knees can occur naturally in children as they grow…
What is Foot Drop? A foot drop are used to describe somebody having an issue or inability to lift the front part of their foot. Alternative NamesPeroneal nerve injury – foot drop; Foot drop palsy; Peroneal neuropathy Introduction: Foot drop is the inability to elevate (dorsi flexion) the foot because of weakness or dysfunction of…
What is a Hallux Rigidus? Hallux rigidus is a disorder of the joint located at the base of the big toe. It causes pain and stiffness in the joint, and with time, it gets increasingly harder to bend the toe. Hallux is a Latin word that means the big toe, while rigidus indicates that the…
The ankle joint stiffness is also associated with Joint Pain and swelling and Muscles weakness – Physiotherapy Treatment are Mobilization of Joint and Pain relieving Modalities helps in moving the Joint.
What is Subtalar Joint Arthritis? Subtalar joint arthritis into degenerative changes in the cartilage of the subtalar joint. The most common cause of sub-talar arthritis is traumatic injury to the hindfoot which is commonly seen after a fracture to the calcaneus or talus. Presenting symptoms of subtalar arthritis include pain and swelling in the hind-foot….
What is Flatfoot? Flatfoot (pes planus) is a condition in which the longitudinal arch in the foot, which runs lengthwise along the sole of the foot, has not developed normally and is lowered or flattened out. One foot or both feet may be affected. When the arches on the inside of your feet are flattened,…
What is a Knee Varus Deformity? Varus deformity is an inward angulation (medial angulation, that is, toward the body’s mid-line) of the distal segment of a leg. Also known as Bow-legged or Genu varum. Causes of Knee Varus Deformity → When the knee is not perfectly aligned, otherwise known as Mal-aligned.→ Mal-alignment of the knees…
What is a Knee Valgus (Genu Valgum)? Knee valgus is valgus collapse and medial knee displacement. It is characterized by hip adduction and hip internal rotation, usually when in a hips-flexed position (the knee actually abducts and externally rotates) Knee Valgus also known as a knock knee or Genu valgum When standing with the feet…
What is the Hallux Valgus Deformity? Hallux valgus is a progressive foot deformity in which the great toe deviated towards the 2nd finger (first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint) is affected and is often accompanied by significant functional disability and foot pain, tenderness, and swelling around the joint. There is a lateral deviation of the great toe…
