DESCRIPTION- Total knee joint replacement (TKR) or Total knee arthoplasty (TKA) is a orthopaedic surgical procedure where the articular surfaces of the knee joint (the femoral condyles and tibial plateau) are replaced. Knee joint replacement surgery can be performed as a partial or a total knee replacement. In general, the surgery consists of replacing the…
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…
Shoulder Joint Anatomy The shoulder joint (or glenohumeral joint from Greek glene, eyeball, + -oid, ‘form of’, + Latin humerus, shoulder) is structurally classified as a synovial ball and socket joint and functionally as a diarthrosis and multiaxial joint. It involves articulation between the glenoid cavity of the scapula (shoulder blade) and the head of…
Total Elbow Replacement : Introduction Total Elbow Replacement : The elbow is a necessary joint for normal functioning in daily life, yet it is susceptible to various degenerative conditions and traumatic lesions or post-traumatic sequelae. However a total elbow replacement is much less common than knee or hip replacement, it is just as successful in…
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…
Introduction The orbicularis oculi is a muscle in the face that closes the eyelids. It arises from the nasal part of the frontal bone, from the frontal process of the maxilla in front of the lacrimal groove, and from the anterior surface and borders of a short fibrous band, the medial palpebral ligament. From this…
The elbow joint is a synovial joint found in the upper limb between the arm and the forearm. It is the point of articulation of three bones: The humerus of the arm and the radius and the ulna of the forearm. The elbow joint is classified structurally as a synovial joint. It is also classified…
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…
