What is Pseudogout? The ‘pseudogout syndrome’ was first explained by Kohn & colleagues in 1962 & accurately depicts acute attacks of synovitis induced by calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystals. Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate is a type of arthritis that is painful & starts suddenly in one or more of the joints. Episodes can present for days…
Nail patella syndrome is a rare genetic condition that may cause problems with the nails, bones, and kidneys. Symptoms of nail-patella syndrome Almost every people with nail-patella syndrome has abnormal nails, and so many people also have problems with their kneecaps (patellae), elbows, and pelvis. Some of the problems will be obvious from birth, but…
To Diagnosed Rotator cuff injury, Your Doctor or Physical therapist may use various functional tests during a physical exam to diagnose your injury. Few of these tests directly shows a rotator cuff tear and other test help to rule out similar injuries like nerve impingement or labrum tear. To verify, a doctor may also prescribe…
What is a swimmer’s shoulder? Swimmer’s shoulder is sometimes named shoulder impingement, subacromial impingement, or painful arc syndrome. It is a condition where swimmers often exacerbate their shoulders in which structures in the shoulder rub and pinch against one another while they swim due to the constant joint rotation. One of the most complicated joints…
What is supraspinatus tendonitis? Supraspinatus tendonitis is a common problem present in the shoulder, also known as “Shoulder Impingement Syndrome” or “Painful Arc Syndrome”. The supraspinatus muscle is a soft tissue structure present in the shoulder that is part of the rotator cuff muscles; this also includes the subscapularis, teres minor, and infraspinatus muscles. It…
What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the nervous system characterized by inflammation, selective demyelination, and gliosis. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that affects mostly the central nervous system, which is the brain, spinal cord, or optic nerves. it can lead to a wide range of symptoms throughout the body….
What Is Monogenic Diabetes? There are 2 main forms of monogenic diabetes: Key statistics How it is different from type 1 and type 2? What are the Causes of Monogenic Diabetes? Symptoms of Monogenic Diabetes Symptoms Neonatal diabetes mellitus (NDM) Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) frequent urination ✓ ✓ rapid breathing ✓ dehydration ✓…
Introduction Etiology Epidemiology Types What is mainly popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES)? Whom does popliteal artery entrapment syndrome affect? How mainly common is popliteal artery entrapment syndrome? Are there other main conditions that may mimic popliteal artery entrapment syndrome? What does main PAES feel like? What causes main popliteal artery entrapment syndrome? There are two…
What is Giant cell arteritis? The terms “giant cell arteritis” & “temporal arteritis” are sometimes used interchangeably, because of the often involvement of the temporal artery. Nevertheless, other big vessels such as the aorta can be involved. Giant cell arteritis is also known as cranial arteritis & Horton’s disease. The name giant cell arteritis reflects…
What Is Cervical Radiculopathy? Cervical radiculopathy is often termed a pinched nerve. It is the most ordinary condition of the neck. Cervical radiculopathy is the damage or a change in the way nerve functions resulting from one of the nerve roots near the cervical vertebrae is compressed. Cervical radiculopathy is a neck condition that results…
