DEFINATION: Encephalitis (en-sef-uh-LIE-tis) is inflammation of the brain.Encephalitis often causes only mild flu-like signs and symptoms — such as a fever or headache — or no symptoms at all. Sometimes the flu-like symptoms are more severe. Encephalitis often causes only mild flu-like signs and symptoms — such as a fever or headache —or no symptoms…
DEFINATION OF PES ANSERINE BURSITIS : Pes Anserine bursitis, also known as intertendinous bursa, is an inflammatory condition of bursa of the conjoined insertion of the sartorius, gracilis and semitendinosus. We can locate this at the proximal medial aspect of the Knee, two inches below the medial knee joint line between the pes anserinus tendons….
definition-Rickets is a skeletal disorder that’s caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities. Cause- Rickets is a bone disorder caused by a deficiency of…
Definition: Peroneal tendonitis occurs when the peroneal tendons become inflamed. This happens when there is an increased load and overuse of the tendons, leading to them rubbing on the bone. Peroneal tendinitis is a condition that can be acute or become chronic (peroneal tendinopathy) whereby there is an irritation to one or both peroneal tendons…
Definition Baxter’s neuropathy is a nerve entrapment syndrome that results from the compression of the inferior calcaneal nerve. Selective fatty atrophy of the abductor digiti minimi muscle is the unique sign of this neuropathy. Baxter’s Entrapment is an entrapment (or compression) of the Inferior Calcaneal Nerve just under the base of the arch of the…
DEFINATION: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo, which is a symptom of the condition. Though not fully understood, BPPV is thought to arise due to the displacement of otoconia (small crystals of calcium carbonate) from the maculae of the inner ear into the fluid-filled semicircular canals. These semicircular canals…
What is an Osteoma? An osteoma (plural: osteomata) is a new piece of bone usually growing on another piece of bone, typically the skull. It is a benign tumor. When the bone tumor grows on other bone it is known as homoplastic osteoma when it grows on other tissue it is called “heteroplastic osteoma What…
Bone cysts are fluid-filled spots that form in bone. Most go away on their own over time. Bone cysts are generally diagnosed through X-rays, often when a child is being seen for another condition. While there are often no symptoms, bone cysts can cause the bone to be weak enough to fracture when it otherwise…
Achondroplasia is a form of short-limbed dwarfism. The word achondroplasia literally means “without cartilage formation.” Cartilage is a tough but flexible tissue that makes up much of the skeleton during early development. Causes: Achondroplasia is caused by a gene alteration (mutation) in the FGFR3 gene. The FGFR3 gene makes a protein called fibroblast growth factor…
Definition- Osteopetrosis is a bone disease that makes bones abnormally dense and prone to breakage (fracture). Researchers have described several major types of osteopetrosis, which are usually distinguished by their pattern of inheritance: autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked. Osteopetrosis (“marble bone disease”) is a descriptive term that refers to a group of rare, heritable…
