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…
Definition/Description Cubital tunnel syndrome (CBTS) is a peripheral nerve compression syndrome. It is an irritation or injury of the ulnar nerve in the cubital tunnel at the elbow. This is also termed ulnar nerve entrapment and is the second most common compression neuropathy in the upper extremity after carpal tunnel syndrome. It represents a source…
Introduction: Anatomy: Attachment: Function: Biomechanics: Clinical significance: Inflammation: Symptoms: Causes: Risk factor: Diagnosis: Treatment: Degeneration: Rupture: Symptoms: Diagnosis: Causes: Risk factors: Prevention: Stretching before activity. Treatment: Xanthomas: Causes: Symptoms: Peritendinitis and Paratendinitis: Paratenonitis: Peritendinitis: Diagnosis: Mid-substance Achilles tendon: Physical examination: MRI: Insertional Pathologies: Insertional Tendinopathy: causes : MRI: Haglund’s Deformity: Retrocalcaneal Bursitis: Causes: Symptoms: Other…
What Is Osteoarthritis? Arthritis means “joint inflammation.” It causes pain and swelling in the body’s joints, such as the knees or hips. There are many types of arthritis, but osteoarthritis is the most common. Also known as degenerative joint disease or age-related arthritis, osteoarthritis is more likely to develop as people get older. Osteoarthritis occurs…
Defination: a pott’s fracture is a type of ankle fracture that is characterized by a break in one or more bony prominences on the sides of the ankle known as the malleoli. also known as a broken ankle, ankle fracture, and malleoli fracture. pott’s fracture often occurs in combination with other injuries such as a…
Gluteus Maximus Muscle Anatomy The gluteus maximus is the main extensor muscle of the hip. It is the largest and outermost of the three gluteal muscles and makes up a large part of the shape and appearance of each side of the hips. Its thick fleshy mass, in a quadrilateral shape, forms the prominence of…
