Introduction Finger joints are essential for many activities, and arthritis in this area can cause significant joint damage and deformity. Artificial finger joint replacement is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of an arthritic or damaged finger joint and replacement with an artificial prosthesis. In artificial joint replacement of the finger, a surgeon removes…
DESCRIPTION- Total knee joint replacement (TKR) or Total knee arthoplasty (TKA) is a orthopaedic surgical procedure where the articular surfaces of the knee joint (the femoral condyles and tibial plateau) are replaced. Knee joint replacement surgery can be performed as a partial or a total knee replacement. In general, the surgery consists of replacing the…
What is sinus tarsi syndrome? Sinus tarsi syndrome is a condition that affects the sinus tarsi, or the area on the inner side of the ankle joint. It is characterized by pain in this area. This pain can be exacerbated by weight bearing activities, such as walking or running. There are several possible causes for…
What is gluteal tendinopathy? The gluteal tendinopathy is characterized by a dull, aching, constant pain that is exacerbated by activity, especially when the hip is flexed. The pain is thought to be associated with the presence of a hematoma in the tendon. The pain may radiate proximally (into the thigh or lateral epicondyle) and distally…
Total Elbow Replacement : Introduction Total Elbow Replacement : The elbow is a necessary joint for normal functioning in daily life, yet it is susceptible to various degenerative conditions and traumatic lesions or post-traumatic sequelae. However a total elbow replacement is much less common than knee or hip replacement, it is just as successful in…
What is an Olecranon Bursitis? Olecranon bursitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the olecranon bursa, a small fluid-filled sac located at the tip of the elbow. The olecranon bursa acts as a cushion between the skin and the bony prominence of the ulna, allowing smooth movement of the elbow joint. When this…
Definition/Description Cubital tunnel syndrome (CBTS) is a peripheral nerve compression syndrome. It is an irritation or injury of the ulnar nerve in the cubital tunnel at the elbow. This is also termed ulnar nerve entrapment and is the second most common compression neuropathy in the upper extremity after carpal tunnel syndrome. It represents a source…
What Is Osteoarthritis? Arthritis means “joint inflammation.” It causes pain and swelling in the body’s joints, such as the knees or hips. There are many types of arthritis, but osteoarthritis is the most common. Also known as degenerative joint disease or age-related arthritis, osteoarthritis is more likely to develop as people get older. Osteoarthritis occurs…
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….
Introduction: Disorders of the hip labrum is an umbrella term that includes any issues involving that labrum such as femoroacetabular impingement (aka FAI) and acetabular labral tear (ALT). This mechanically induced pathology is thought to result from excessive forces at the hip joint. For example, a tear could decrease the acetabular contact area and increase…
