What is a Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD)? → Congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD) refers to a group of muscular dystrophies that become apparent at or near birth. Muscular dystrophies in general are genetic, degenerative diseases primarily affecting voluntary muscles.→ Congenital muscular dystrophies are autosomal recessively-inherited muscle diseases. Signs / Symptoms → CMD will display some progressive…
What is a Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD)? → Becker muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder that involves slowly worsening muscle weakness of the legs and pelvis. Symptoms of Becker Muscular Dystrophy → Symptoms usually begin in childhood. The average age at diagnosis is 11 years but there is a wide age range. The clinical severity…
What is Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS)? Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare but serious autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks healthy nerve cells in your peripheral nervous system. This leads to weakness, numbness, and tingling. It can eventually cause paralysis. The cause of this condition is unknown, but it’s typically triggered by an infectious illness,…
What is a Spina bifida (SPLIT SPINE)? Spina bifida is one of the neural tube defects. In which the failure of the fusion of two vertebral arches in the embryological stages of the developmental spine. Incidence of Spina Bifida: Spina bifida is one of the most common birth defects, with a worldwide average incidence of 1-2…
What is Cauda Equina Syndrome? Cauda equina syndrome (CES) occurs when the nerve roots of the cauda equina are compressed and disrupt motor and sensory function in the lower extremities and bladder. Patients with this syndrome are often admitted to the hospital in a medical emergency. CES can lead to Bladder-Bowl incontinence and weakness or…
What is Shoulder-hand syndrome? Causes But it’s unclear exactly how shoulder-hand syndrome manifests itself. A neurological system “short circuit” is one explanation put forward. The sympathetic (unconscious) nervous system becomes overactive as a result of this “short circuit,” affecting the local sweat glands and blood flow.Usually, symptoms follow an accident or surgery. Additional reasons might…
CONGENITAL TALIPES EUINO VARUS (CTEV) DEFINITION/INTRODUCTION: Congenital talipes equinovarus, also known as ‘club foot’, is a congenital foot deformity present at birth. It is one of the most common congenital deformities. The foot consists of 26 bones. Most relevant for this congenital deformity are the talus, calcaneus and navicular. The calcaneus and navicular are medially…
TORTICOLLIS INTRODUCTION of Torticollis : Torticolis is a condition (also known as ‘wryneck’) in which the baby’s head is tilted. The head often rotates towards one shoulder and tilts away to the opposite side. The term ‘congenital’ is also sometime used when describing torticollis. This means that it is present at or shortly after birth….
What is a Tibial Nerve Injury? Courses of Tibial nerve: BRANCHES: Mechanism of Injury: Risk Factors: Causes of Tibial Nerve Injury: Symptoms: Possible Complications: TESTS AND EXAMS: Treatments for Tibial nerve injury: Physiotherapy Treatments: Modalities: Prevention: Prognosis: FAQ
What is a Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy? Anatomy of Common Peroneal Nerve BRANCHES OF COMMON PERONEAL NERVE FUNCTIONS OF COMMON PERONEAL NERVE Clinical Significance of Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy Causes of Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy Symptoms Possible Complications Diagnosis Prevention Prognosis Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy Treatment of Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy Medical Treatment Physiotherapy Treatment…
