What is Mobilization for the Thoracic spine? Introduction to the Thoracic Spine What are the spine segments? Thoracic Spine ligaments of the thoracic spine costotransverse ligament Functions Anterior atlanto axial ligament Anterior longitudinal ligament animation posterior longitudinal ligament blood supply nerve supply muscle of the posterior longitudinal ligament variants of the posterior longitudinal ligament interspinous…
Description A Hill-Sachs deformity is an osseous defect or “dent” of the postero-supero-lateral humeral head that happens in alliance with anterior instability or dislocation of the glenohumeral joint. It was first explained by two different radiologists by the name HA Hill and MD Sachs in 1940. This deformity is brought about by an anterior shoulder…
What is a wrist muscle strain? Where is the wrist muscle located? Classification of wrist muscle strain Grade 1: Wrist muscle strain is classified as a minor injury. It happens when the wrist muscles or tendons are overstretched, but you do not lose mobility or strength.Grade 2: The strain is moderate tearing in the wrist…
Description Madelung’s deformity is an abnormality of the palmer ulnar part of the distal radial epiphysis in which progressive ulnar and volar tilt develops at the distal ulna. First described by Bt Malgaigne in 1855 and later by Madelung in 1878. Though congenital, it is obvious until late childhood and adolescence. It is a rare…
Description Fibromyalgia is a painful condition that is caused by chronic muscle and bone pain, tenderness, and fatigue. While symptoms differ from one person to the next, fibromyalgia pain may sometimes expand to the chest. This pain experiences like an intense stabbing sensation initially in the centre of the chest, around the breast bone and…
What is a Craniotomy? Types of Craniotomy Extended Bifrontal Craniotomy Minimally Invasive Supra-Orbital “Eyebrow” Craniotomy Retro-Sigmoid “Keyhole” Craniotomy Orbitozygomatic Craniotomy Translabyrinthine Craniotomy Stereotactic Craniotomy Endoscopic Craniotomy Keyhole Craniotomy Awake Craniotomy Frontotemporal Craniotomy Posterior Fossa Craniotomy Reasons For The Surgery Risks Of The Surgery Before The Surgery During The Surgery After The Surgery In The Hospital…
What is high blood pressure (hypertension)? Category Blood Pressure Normal Under 130/80 mmHg Stage I Hypertension (mild) 130-139/OR diastolic between 80-89 mmHg Stage 2 Hypertension (moderate) 140/90 mmHg or higher Hypertensive Crisis (get emergency care) 180/120 mmHg or higher What are the types of high blood pressure? Your provider (doctor) will diagnose you with one…
What is stiff person syndrome? Types of stiff person syndrome (SPS) There are several different subtypes or classifications for Stiff person syndrome (SPS), including: How does stiff person syndrome (SPS) affect? Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is also associated with the presence of other autoimmune conditions, such as: How common is stiff person syndrome? What are…
