What is Cubitus Varus Deformity? Cubitus varus deformity is a condition in which the forearm is bent towards the body, causing the hand to turn inward. This can occur due to a congenital abnormality, injury, or bone development issues. Treatment options range from physical therapy to surgery, depending on the severity of the condition. INTRODUCTION:…
What is a Cubitus Valgus Deformity? Defination Symptoms Causes There are mainly two causes for cubitus valgus: 1) congenital condition 2) fractures Two congenital conditions: 1)Turner syndrome: Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder in which a female is born with only one X chromosome. People with Turner syndrome experience a number of other symptoms, including…
What is a Gunstock Deformity? DEFINITION: EPIDEMIOLOGY: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: Anatomy: Pathoanatomy: DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS: What are the causes of Gunstock Deformity? Factors for malunion are: 1) Impacted/Comminuted type1 supracondylar fractures.2)Rotationally unstable type2 fractures treated in a cast with subsequent loss od reduction.3)Poorly stabilized or reduced tyoe3 fracture or delayed neglected fracture. Displacement that occures at elbow joint:…
Cervical stenosis Definition Cervical stenosis is a narrowing of the cervical spinal canal. This narrowing of the spinal canal may result in compression of the spinal cord and/or the nerve roots and affect the function of the spinal cord or the nerve, which may cause symptoms associated with cervical radiculopathy or cervical myelopathy. Spinal stenosis…
What is thoracic degenerative disc disease ? Thoracic degenerative disc disease (TDDD) is a condition that causes the discs between the vertebrae in the upper part of the spine to wear out. It can cause pain, numbness, and other symptoms that affect movement. Thoracic degenerative disc disease is one of several types of degenerative disc…
What’s degenerative disc disease? Degenerative disc disease is a condition in which the discs between two or more vertebrae begin to deteriorate. A disc is a soft cushion that sits between the bones of the spine where it acts as a shock absorber. As discs age, they can become less elastic and begin to wear…
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….
Calcaneal Spur Sometimes Also Called Heel Spur is Commonly Seen In Back Side Of Heel, in Which Heel Bone Become Pain, Swelling And Outgrouth Of Bone Seen Also Called Calcification Of Bone. X-Ray Examination is Key Diagnostic Used By Almost All Doctor. Medical And Physiotherapy Treatment Are Useful. DEFINATION : A calcaneal spur, or commonly…
A wrist sprain occurs when you fall on your wrist, which leads to it being bent or twisted forcefully, In this ligaments that support the wrist stretch beyond their stretch limits and it may tear. Wrist sprains are common injuries and mostly heal within a few days with conservative treatment. The wrist is a complicated…
Juvenile arthritis (JA) is not a disease in itself. Also known as pediatric rheumatic disease, JA is an umbrella term used to describe the many autoimmune and inflammatory conditions or pediatric rheumatic diseases that can develop in children under the age of 16. Juvenile arthritis affects nearly 300,000 children in the United States. Although the…
