volkmann’s contracture
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Volkmann’s Contracture

What is Volkmann’s Contracture? The Volkmann contracture is a deformity of a hand, fingers, and wrist caused by injury to the muscles of the forearm. This condition is also named Volkmann ischemic contracture. Volkmann contracture, also called Volkmann ischemic contracture, is a claw-like deformity of the hand named after the 19th-century German doctor Richard von…

OSTEITIS PUBIS

Osteitis Pubis

What is Osteitis Pubis? Osteitis pubis is a condition characterized by inflammation and pain in the pubic symphysis, which is the joint located at the front of the pelvis between the pubic bones. It is commonly seen in athletes, especially those involved in sports that require repetitive twisting and turning movements, such as soccer, hockey,…

Subtalar Osteoarthritis (STOA)
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Subtalar Osteoarthritis

What is Subtalar Osteoarthritis? Subtalar osteoarthritis is a condition characterized by the degeneration of the subtalar joint in the foot. The subtalar joint is located between the talus bone (ankle bone) and the calcaneus bone (heel bone). It allows for inversion and eversion movements of the foot, which are important for walking and maintaining balance….

Geriatrics-disease

Geriatrics Disease

What are Geriatric Diseases? Geriatric diseases are complex diseases, with shared risk factors that include age, cognitive impairment, functional impairment, and reduced mobility. These risk elements have been identified across various common geriatric conditions such as pressure ulcers, incontinence, falls, functional decline, and fever. The management of older adults often differs from that of younger…

Wilson's Disease
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Wilson’s Disease

What is Wilson’s disease? Wilson’s disease, also known as hepatolenticular degeneration, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the accumulation of copper in the body, primarily affecting the liver and brain. It is an autosomal recessive disorder, which means that an individual must inherit a mutated gene from both parents to develop the condition. (Wilson’s…

Tachycardia

Tachycardia

What is tachycardia? Tachycardia is a medical term used to describe a condition in which the heart beats at a faster rate than normal. The normal resting heart rate for adults is typically between 60 and 100 beats per minute. Tachycardia is generally defined as a heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute at rest….

anterior interosseous nerve syndrome
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Anterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome

What is an Anterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome? Anterior interosseous nerve syndrome (AINS), also known as Kiloh-Nevin syndrome, is a rare neurological condition that affects the function of the anterior interosseous nerve (AIN). The AIN is a branch of the median nerve, which originates from the brachial plexus in the neck and supplies the muscles in…