The simplest definition of turf toe is that it is a sprain of the main joint of the big toe. It happens when the toe is forcibly bent up into hyper-extension, such as when pushing off into a sprint and having the toe get stuck flat on the ground. Sprains of the big toe joint…
Introduction A below-knee amputation (“BKA”) is a transtibial amputation that involves removing the foot, ankle joint, distal tibia, and fibula with related soft tissue structures. In general, a BKA is preferred over an above-knee amputation (AKA), as the former has better rehabilitation and functional outcomes. The rates of lower extremity amputation have declined in recent…
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…
INTRODUCTION of The above knee amputations : The above knee amputations (AKA) involve removing the leg from the body by cutting through both the thigh tissue and femoral bone. “This procedure may be necessary for a wide variety of reasons, such as trauma, infection, tumor, and vascular compromise” There are several known physiologic and psychologic…
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.
Introduction of Knee Joint Stiffness : Knee joint stiffness is the sensation of difficulty moving a joint or the apparent loss of range of motion of a joint. Joint stiffness often accompanies joint pain and/or swelling. Joint stiffness can be caused by injury or disease of the joint and is a common finding in the…
Costochondritis is a self-limiting condition defined as painful chronic inflammation of the costochondral junctions of ribs or chondrosternal joints of the anterior chest wall. Clinically Relevant Anatomy Cause of Costochondritis: It is caused by inflammation of the costal cartilages and their sternal articulations, also known as the costochondral junctions, Costochondritis usually has no clear cause….
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a disorder in which neurovascular structures (blood vessels or nerves ) are compressed at the exit of the thoracic outlet (cervicothoracobrachial region). Relevant Anatomy : Cause : Congenital Factors: Acquired Factors : Types of TOS : There are 3 Main types of thoracic outlet syndrome, as per following : Sign and…
What is a Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendinitis? Extensor carpi ulnaris tendinitis is an injury of the wrist where the extensor carpi ulnaris muscle becomes inflamed and irritated. ECU tendinitis is an inflammation of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon, found on the pinky side of the hand. Symptoms include wrist pain and loss of grip strength….
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…
