What is a Dancer’s Heel? “Dancer’s heel,” also known as “dancer’s tendinitis,” is a condition that primarily affects individuals who engage in activities requiring repetitive or excessive use of the foot and ankle muscles, such as dancers and athletes. This condition is characterized by pain and discomfort in the back of the heel, particularly around…
What is a FG Syndrome? FG syndrome, also known as Opitz-Kaveggia syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a wide range of physical, cognitive, and developmental abnormalities. The term “FG” stands for “FG syndrome,” and it refers to a group of related conditions that share similar clinical features. The syndrome primarily affects males, with…
What is an Ilioinguinal Nerve Entrapment? Ilioinguinal nerve entrapment refers to a condition where the ilioinguinal nerve, which runs through the abdominal and groin area, becomes compressed or irritated, leading to pain, discomfort, or other sensations in the region supplied by the nerve. The pain might radiate down the leg or be localized to specific…
Definition Chronic pain refers to persistent discomfort or pain that lasts for an extended period of time, typically beyond the expected healing period of time. It often lasts for three to six months or more and can result from various medical conditions or injuries. Unlike acute pain, which is a short-term response to injury, chronic…
What is a Meralgia Paresthetica? Meralgia paresthetica disease is a condition characterized by tingling, numbness, or burning pain in the outer thigh area. It occurs when the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, which provides sensation to the thigh area, is pinched or irritated. Causes of Meralgia Paresthetica Symptoms of Meralgia Paresthetica Diagnosis of Meralgia Paresthetica Medical…
The Buerger test is used to assess arterial sufficiency. It carries Leo Buerger’s name. The angle at which the supine leg must be raised before it fades is called the vascular angle, also known as Buerger’s angle. Even when the limb is elevated 90 degrees, the toes and sole of the foot remain pink in…
Description A bone spur on the top of the foot, also known as a dorsal exostosis, is a bony outgrowth that can develop on the upper surface of the foot. This condition typically occurs at the joints or tendons, often in response to prolonged stress, friction, or pressure. Bone spurs are usually a result of…
Description A bunionette deformity, also known as a tailor’s bunion, is a foot condition characterized by the enlargement and misalignment of the fifth metatarsal bone at the base of the little toe. A Bunionette deformity is similar to a bunion, but it occurs on the outside of the foot rather than the big toe. It…
Description Hammer toe deformity is a condition that affects one or more of the little toes, most commonly the second, third, or fourth toes. It is characterized by abnormal bending of the toe joints, resulting in a hammer or claw-like shape of the toe. The condition usually begins with a milder form called “hammer toe,”…
Introduction A hiatal hernia is a medical condition characterized by the protrusion of a part of the stomach through the diaphragm into the chest cavity. The muscle known as the diaphragm, which separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity, is essential for breathing. In a hiatal hernia, a weakened or enlarged opening in the…
