What causes Neck Spasm?
What causes Neck Spasm?
Lumbar radiculopathy
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…
Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Introduction Lou Gehrig’s disease, commonly known as, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare neurological disease that affects motor neurons—those nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rare neurological disease that includes the degeneration of neurons for controlling voluntary muscle action. Ultimately, many…
Cellulitis
Definition: Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that affects the deeper layers of the skin, including the subcutaneous fat and connective tissues. It is a common condition that can cause pain, redness, and swelling, and can affect any part of the body. If left untreated, cellulitis can lead to serious complications, such as sepsis and…
Erythromelalgia
Definition: Erythromelalgia is a rare vascular disorder that causes redness, swelling, and burning pain in the extremities, particularly in the hands and feet. It is characterized by episodes of intense heat and burning pain, often triggered by heat, exercise, or stress. This condition affects both men and women, and it can occur at any age,…
Apprehension test
What exactly is the apprehension test? What does a positive Dread test do? The goal of this test is The Cluster’s Test Item Evidence of the test Importance of the Apprehension test FAQs
Femoral Nerve Tension Test
Definition Purpose Clinically Relevant Anatomy Technique FAQs
Waddell Sign
Introduction The technique of Examination of Waddell signs include Waddell’s sign 8 clinical signs are isolated into 5 general classifications that incorporate Indications Precautions Evidence FAQs
Beighton score
Objective Disadvantages Etiology Clinical Use Components of a Beighton scale Left Right Passive dorsiflexion as well as hyperextension of the fifth MCP joint beyond 99 degrees 1 1 Passive apposition of a thumb to a flexor aspect of a forearm 1 1 Passive hyperextension of an elbow beyond 10° 1 1 Passive hyperextension of a…
Precordial Catch Syndrome: Heart Pain That Is Not Your Heart
Definition Precordial catch syndrome (Texidor’s Twinge) is a non-serious disease in which there are sharp stabbing pains in the chest. It is usual, but not identified cause of benign chest pain in children and adolescents. The pathophysiology of the syndrome is exactly not known. What Is Precordial Catch Syndrome? Epidemiology/Etiology Signs and symptoms of Precordial…