Anatomy Symptoms of Osteochondritis dissecans Causes of Osteochondritis dissecans Diagnosis of Osteochondritis dissecans Treatments of Osteochondritis dissecans Non-surgical treatment surgical management Physiotherapy management of Osteochondritis dissecans Ankle joint Range of motion exercise Strengthening exercise : Weight-bearing exercise Balance exercise : Proprioceptive training
Anatomy related Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction Causes of Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction Symptoms of Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction Gait in posterior tibial tendon dysfunction Differences in muscle activation: Stages of Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction Stage I: Posterior tibial tendon intact and inflamed, no deformity, mild swelling Stage II: Posterior tibial tendon dysfunctional, acquired pes planus…
Epidemiology of Retrocalcaneal bursitis Causes of Retrocalcaneal bursitis Signs and Symptoms of Retrocalcaneal bursitis Assessment Differential Diagnosis Treatment of Retrocalcaneal bursitis Physiotherapy Management The patient with retrocalcaneal bursitis should be instructed to apply ice to the posterior heel and ankle in the acute period of bursitis. Icing can be performed several times a day, for…
Description Hip pain is a common orthopedic problem. Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), previously known as trochanteric bursitis, affects 1.8 per 1000 patients annually. Results from degenerative changes affecting the gluteal tendons and bursa.Patients complain of pain over the lateral aspect of the thigh that is exacerbated with prolonged sitting, climbing stairs, high impact physical…
Avascular necrosis of talus is a condition in which talus deprives of adequate blood supply. Avascular necrosis occurs due to the temporary or permanent loss of the blood supply to an area of bone. As a result, the bone tissue dies and the bone collapses. If AVN involves the bones of a joint (e.g.: the…
An anterior talofibular ligament sprain is the most common of the ligament injuries that can occur as part of the lateral ligament complex injuries. The injuries can comprise either soft tissue tears, avulsion fractures, or both. Sprain of the anterior tibiotalar ligament This is an uncommon injury, caused by pure plantarflexion stress. The chronic aching…
Pathology of Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle STAGE 1 – pre-clinical STAGE 2 – synovial STAGE 3 – destruction Anatomy Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Ligaments Causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Important factors in the evolution of RA are: Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Mostly clinical: Investigation 1. FBC-…
What is an Ankle lateral ligament injury? Anatomy-related Ankle lateral ligament injury Bones: The bones that make up the ankle joint include the distal tibia and fibula (the medial and lateral malleolus, respectively) and the talus. Joints: Muscles: The following muscles are involved in moving the ankle joint: Innervation: Risk factors: Diagnosis of Ankle lateral…
Anatomy-related syndesmotic ankle sprain Articulating Surfaces: INTEROSSEUS MEMBRANE: SYNDESMOSIS LIGAMENT Clinical conditions: ANKLE SYNDESMOSIS INJURY Etiology of syndesmotic ankle sprain Clinical Presentation of syndesmotic ankle sprain Examination Observation Special Testing 2. Squeeze Test 3. Cotton Test Physiotherapy management of syndesmotic ankle sprain 1.) Calf Stretch with Step 2.) Calf Strengthening Exercise 3.) Lunging Calf Stretch…
Introduction In many areas of the body, muscles and tendons must slide over and against one another during movement. At each of these places, a small sac of lubricating fluid helps the muscles and tendons move properly. One of these places is the hip. Usually, these sacs of fluid, called bursae, function to reduce friction,…
