Definition “Pseudoradicular syndromes” refer to clinical conditions that cause pain in the lower limb area or upper limb area, involving the same areas of the nerve root dermatomes but not directly affecting the nerve roots in the body. These syndromes can be caused by various diseases, some of which are relatively rare. The term “pseudo…
Definition Thoracic radiculopathy also known as thoracic nerve root compression or thoracic radicular syndrome refers to a condition characterized by the compression or irritation of one or more nerve roots in the thoracic region of the spine. Radiculopathy typically occurs when nerve ro9ots become pinched or inflamed, leading to pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness that…
What is Lumbar Radiculopathy? When radiating pain and/or tingling numbness(radiculopathy) occurs in the lower extremity due to nerve roots compression at the lower back at the lumbar spine level, it is called lumbar radiculopathy, also known as sciatica because nerve roots that originate from lumbar spine make the sciatic nerve. The lower back is the…
What is Superior rectus palsy? Superior rectus palsy is a disorder associated with dysfunction of the cranial nerve 3rd (oculomotor nerve), which is responsible for causing contraction of the superior rectus muscle’s to perform the primary action of elevating the eye, causing the cornea to roll superiorly (i.e., turn upward). The inability of an eye…
Introduction Hallux rigidus, sometimes known as turf toe or stiff big toe (metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint), is when you have big toe pain. The Big toe (metatarsalphangeal joint) pain could make it hard to walk or even stand. Often, nonsurgical treatments, known as properly fitting shoes, could help. But if the big toe joint pain is…
Introduction Some individuals refer to abdominal pain as aches or cramps in the belly. the patient could feel this pain anywhere between the pelvis and the ribs area. Lower abdominal pain might occur between the pelvis and the belly button.Most commonly individuals find that their abdominal pain goes away on its own and does not…
What is a muscular spasm in the upper back? Upper Back Muscle spasm is an involuntary contraction of a muscle and this commonly occurs in large muscle groups including those in the upper back. Physiotherapy is an excellent treatment of muscular spasms in the upper back. mobilizations of the upper thoracic spine by an experienced…
Exercise is an important part of Physiotherapy treatment, where it helps strengthen weak Neck muscles, reduced neck stiffness, and helps in speedy recovery of Cervical spondylosis. Cervical spondylosis is a general term for age-related wear and tear affecting the spinal disks in your neck area. As the disks dehydrate and shrink, signs of osteoarthritis develop…
What is the adductor canal? The adductor canal also known as the subsartorial or Hunter’s canal is a conical musculoaponeurotic tunnel passing through the distal area of the middle third of the thigh. It functions as a passageway for several neurovascular structure systems the femoral triangle to the adductor hiatus. The adductor canal has 3…
What is slipped capital femoral epiphysis? The slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a disorder of adults in which the growth plate of the femoral is damaged and the femoral head slips(moves) with respect to the rest of the femur. The head of the femur stays in the cup of the hip joint, whereas the rest…
