INTRODUCTION: Acute transverse myelitis is acute inflammation of gray and white matter in one or more adjacent spinal cord segments, usually thoracic. Causes include multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, infections, autoimmune or postinfectious inflammation, vasculitis, and certain drugs The inflammation damages nerve fibers, and causes them to lose their myelin coating leading to decreased electrical conductivity…
What is a De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is also known as BlackBerry thumb, texting thumb, gamer’s thumb, washerwoman’s sprain, radial styloid tenosynovitis, de Quervain syndrome, de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, de Quervain’s stenosing tenosynovitis, mother’s wrist, or mommy thumb. The DQ is a tenosynovitis of the sheath or tunnel that surrounds two tendons that control…
What is a Knee Varus Deformity? Varus deformity is an inward angulation (medial angulation, that is, toward the body’s mid-line) of the distal segment of a leg. Also known as Bow-legged or Genu varum. Causes of Knee Varus Deformity → When the knee is not perfectly aligned, otherwise known as Mal-aligned.→ Mal-alignment of the knees…
What is the Hallux Valgus Deformity? Hallux valgus is a progressive foot deformity in which the great toe deviated towards the 2nd finger (first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint) is affected and is often accompanied by significant functional disability and foot pain, tenderness, and swelling around the joint. There is a lateral deviation of the great toe…
What is a Dinner Fork Deformity? ⇒ Dinner fork deformity is due to colle’s fracture in which the fracture of the distal radius in forearm with dorsal(posterior) and radial displacmentof the wristand hand.⇒ Dinner fork also called “bayonet” deformity due to the shape of the forearm. Causes of Dinner Fork Deformity ⇒ Wrist fracture Mainly…
What is a Lordosis? Lordosis is a condition where there is an increased inner curvature of the spine in the lumbar region and cervical region of the human spine. Lordosis refers to your natural lordotic curve, which is normal. But if your curve arches too far inward, it’s called lordosis, or swayback. Lordosis can affect…
What is a Kyphosis? Kyphosis is a Postural-spinal disorder in which an excessive outward curve of the spine results in an abnormal rounding of the upper back. The condition is sometimes known as “roundback” or—in the case of a severe curve—as “hunchback.” Kyphosis can occur at any age, but is common during adolescence. A patient…
Introduction Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. It can affect your posture and cause other health problems, like back pain. Scoliosis often develops in childhood, but it can also develop in adulthood. Scoliosis is a complex condition and can’t be fixed; it needs to be treated to keep it from getting worse. Scoliosis is…
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 Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury (ACL)? An anterior cruciate ligament injury is a tear in one of the knee ligaments that joins the upper leg bone with the lower leg bone. The ACL keeps the knee stable. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four major ligaments that help stabilize the knee….
