What is a Swollen Knee? When extra fluid builds up in or around your knee joint, it can cause a swollen knee. This condition may be referred to by medical professionals as a knee joint effusion (uh-FU-zhun). Trauma, overuse injuries, or an underlying illness or condition can all cause a swollen knee. Your healthcare professional…
Introduction The shoulder that most people refer to is actually made up of multiple joints that work in tandem with muscles and tendons to give the arm a broad range of motion, from rubbing your back to giving a perfect pitch. But mobility comes at a cost. It could make the soft tissue and bone…
Introduction Puffiness behind the knee or swelling in the popliteal fossa or Swelling behind the knee can be caused by several different things. A Baker cyst causes inflammation of the popliteal bursa in the back of the knee. A Baker cyst could be the cause of swelling behind one knee. This can develop when a…
A Wrist Sprain is defined as a Stretching or pulling of tissues (ligaments) attaching wrist bones and joints in the wrist. A wrist sprain can occur due to a sports injury or trauma. Wrist swelling, pain, bruising, and tenderness are signs of wrist sprain. Rest, ice, pain relievers, and elevation of the wrist can benefit…
Introduction The postero-lateral side of the thoracic cage contains the scapula, a slender, flat triangular bone. It has three borders, three angles, two surfaces, and three processes. The bone that joins the clavicle with the humerus is called the scapula, or shoulder blade. The Back of the shoulder girdle is formed by the scapula. It…
Overview A fracture characterized by volar displacement or angulation of the distal radius is called a Smith fracture. Usually, a fall onto the hand’s dorsum with the wrist flexed causes it. The volar, or forward, displacement fracture of the distal (i.e., away from the body, towards the fingers) end of the radius—that is, one of…
Introduction Bone spurs in the knee are a common issue, especially in those over sixty. Knee bone spurs may not cause any symptoms at all in certain individuals, but they can also cause pain and stiffness in others, which can significantly interfere with daily activities. Bone spurs are hard, bony lumps that grow into bumps…
Introduction Pain in the knee Kneeling is a typical issue that can seriously interfere with day-to-day tasks. As soon as you kneel, after kneeling for a time, when you stand up after kneeling, or later after kneeling for a while, you may experience knee pain. When one already has knee pain, kneeling can be difficult….
Overview A break in the radius at the wrist is called a Colles fracture. It was given the surgeon’s name who originally described it. The break is usually seen approximately one inch (2.5 cm) below the wrist’s joining point. One common term for a Colles’ fracture is “broken wrist.” It is sometimes referred to as…
Usually, we don’t give our feet much consideration until we start to feel pain when we walk or see other indications of a major foot injury. Torn ligaments are one of the more frequent and potentially dangerous foot injuries, however, the muscles and bones of the foot can also be strained. The strong, flexible structures…
