Definition of Costotransverse syndrome : Costotransverse disorders are disorders affecting or involving the costotransverse and costovertebral joints and ligaments which are often overlooked during examination for pain source localization in this area due to possible visceral pain referral and the complexities of the thoracic neural network. The joints between the vertebrae in the upper back…
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…
What is a T4 Syndrome? T4 Syndrome is a condition that affects Thoracic vertebrae level T4, in which you feel pain, Paresthesias, and numbness, in the upper extremity with or without associated symptoms such as headaches and upper back stiffness. There are two major types of joints between the vertebrae : Examination Clinical Presentation Other…
Introduction: The Buccinator muscle is a bilateral square-shaped muscle constituting the mobile as well as the adaptable cheek area. This muscle is sometimes referred to as an accessory muscle of mastication due to its role in compressing the cheeks inwards against molars, thus, aiding in chewing and swallowing. Due to its function of puffing out…
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…
Superficial Posterior Compartment : Gastrocnemius Muscle : Gastrocnemius forms the major bulk at the back of lower leg and is a very powerful muscle . The gastrocnemius muscle (plural gastrocnemii) is a superficial two-headed muscle that is in the back part of the lower leg of humans. It runs from its two heads just above…
Introduction The procerus muscle is a small facial muscle located between the eyebrows and the bridge of the nose. It is responsible for causing the skin to wrinkle vertically, which results in the formation of horizontal lines on the forehead. The procerus muscle is a pyramidal-shaped muscle of facial expression part of the glabellar complex….
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….
Introduction Finger joints are essential for many activities, and arthritis in this area can cause significant joint damage and deformity. Artificial finger joint replacement is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of an arthritic or damaged finger joint and replacement with an artificial prosthesis. In artificial joint replacement of the finger, a surgeon removes…
