What is a Coxa Profunda? Coxa profunda is a condition characterized by an unusually deep hip socket (acetabulum), which can lead to excessive coverage of the femoral head. It’s often used as a radiographic finding to diagnose pincer femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), a type of hip impingement syndrome. Both asymptomatic football players and symptomatic patients frequently…
What is Hitchhiker’s Thumb Deformity? Causes of Hitchhiker’s Thumb Deformity Symptoms of Hitchhiker’s Thumb Deformity Complications and conditions associated with Hitchhiker’s Thumb Deformity Diastrophic dysplasia: Hypermobility spectrum disorder: Atelosteogenesis type 2: Atelosteogenesis type 3: Summary: FAQ:
What is Bertolotti’s Syndrome? Bertolotti’s Syndrome is a condition involving a congenital spinal anomaly where there is a lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LSTV) that can cause chronic lower back pain. This anomaly typically involves the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5) and the sacrum, where the transverse process of the L5 vertebrae is enlarged and may fuse with…
Introduction There are several reasons for a hump at the top of the spine or on the back of the neck. Muscle knots, osteoporosis, kyphosis, and cysts are a few possible reasons. A person may call the hump on the back of their neck a “buffalo hump” or a “dowagers hump,” depending on what is…
What is Hyperextension? How to Identify Hyperextension of the Knee: A hyperextended knee may result in the following symptoms: Causes of Knee Hyperextension: Diagnosis and Tests How is a hyperextended knee diagnosed? Treatment of Knee Hyperextension: The severity of your damage determines the course of treatment for your hyperextended knee. If your symptoms are not…
Introduction Foot and ankle orthoses AFOs are external biomechanical devices that are used on the lower limbs to enhance gait and the physical functioning of the diseased lower limb by stabilizing the joints. By providing foot clearance, limiting or assisting ankle and foot ROM, such as dorsiflexion and plantar flexion, improving balance, lowering the risk…
What is a Bunion? A bunion, medically known as hallux valgus, is a painful and unsightly bony protuberance that typically forms on the inner side of the foot, specifically at the joint of the big toe. Bunions often result from the gradual misalignment of the big toe, causing it to drift towards the smaller toes…
What is a Anterocollis (AC)? Anterocollis (AC) is a medical term used to describe a specific type of dystonia characterized by involuntary forward flexion of the neck and head. When compared to anterocaput, anterocollis can be distinguished by the abnormal angle between the thoracic and cervical spines or between the skull base and vertebrum-1. There…
Introduction Dolichocyphaly is a term used in craniofacial morphology and anthropology to describe a specific skull shape characterized by elongation of the cranial vault. This condition results in an abnormally long and narrow head, often associated with changes in the shape of the cranial sutures. It’s not uncommon for newborns to exhibit slight cranial deformities…
What is Ulnar Deviation of the Wrist? Ulnar deviation, also known as ulnar drift, occurs when the wrist and hand joints move, causing the fingers to bend in the direction of the ulna bone on the outside of the forearm. It may be the result of issues with the wrist or knuckles. Ulnar deviation can…
