A Rotator cuff injuries is a tear of one or more of the tendons of the four rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder. A rotator cuff ‘injury’ can include any type of irritation or overuse of those muscles or tendons and is among the most common conditions affecting the shoulder. Anatomy of Rotator cuff lesion…
Recurrent shoulder dislocation definition Recurrent shoulder dislocation is a disorder that occurs when the glenohumeral joint, or shoulder joint, is repeatedly dislocating. The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the human body, and as such is the most likely to dislocate. Shoulder dislocation can be either anterior or posterior, with the anterior…
What is a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)? Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling but also can occur with no symptoms. Deep vein thrombosis can be very…
Introduction The hip joint is the largest and most complex joint of the human body. The hip joint is a ball and socket joint. The hip ball is known as the femoral head and the socket is called acetabulum. The femoral head is made up of three layers of tissue (bone, cartilage, and soft tissue)….
Definition of Supraspinatus Tendinitis: Supraspinatus tendinopathy is a common and disabling condition that becomes more prevalent after middle age and is a common cause of pain in the shoulder. A predisposing factor is a resistive overuse. The supraspinatus tendon of the rotator cuff is involved and affected tendons of the musculoskeletal system and becomes degenerated,…
Introduction Of Knee Joint Anatomy of Knee joint: Bones: The femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone), and patella (kneecap) make up the bones of the knee. The knee joint keeps these bones in place. The patella is a small, triangle-shaped bone that sits at the front of the knee, within the quadriceps muscle. It is…
Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. If you have trigeminal neuralgia, even mild stimulation of your face — such as from brushing your teeth or putting on makeup — may trigger a jolt of excruciating pain. You may initially experience…
What is Erb’s palsy? Erb’s palsy also called Erb’s Duchenne palsy is a paralysis of the arm (Upper Limb). This injury is caused mainly Due to injury to the upper group of the arm’s main nerves, Mainly the injury of the upper trunk C5–C6 nerves root. These Nerve roots form part of the brachial plexus,…
What is a Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition that affects the hand and wrist. It is caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through a narrow passageway called the carpal tunnel, which is located in the wrist. It is tingling numbness, weakness Of Palm Muscle, and…
