Slipping rib syndrome occurs when the cartilage on a person’s lower ribs slips and moves, leading to pain in their chest or upper abdomen. Slipping rib syndrome goes by many names, including clicking rib, displaced ribs, rib tip syndrome, nerve nipping, painful rib syndrome, and interchondral subluxation, among others. The condition is slightly more common…
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 follows: Signs and Symptoms of TOS: Common Symptoms in…
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…
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…
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by repeated pressure that results in damage on the posterior tibial nerve. Posterior Tibial nerve is the branches off of the sciatic nerve and is found near your ankle. The tibial nerve Pas through the tarsal tunnel, which is a narrow passageway inside ankle that is bound by…
A syndesmotic ankle sprain, also known as a high ankle sprain, is a specific type of injury that affects the ligaments connecting the tibia and fibula, the two bones in the lower leg. Definition: A syndesmotic, or ‘high’ ankle sprain is one that involves the ligaments binding the distal tibia and fibula at the Distal…
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…
