What is Sandifer syndrome? Sandifer syndrome (SS) is a type of movement disorder that is associated with acid reflux and sometimes a type of stomach hernia. Movements can range from bending in your back to tense neck postures. They normally happen right after eating. Sandifer syndrome was first noted in the early 1960s, and the…
What is Costello syndrome? What are the signs and symptoms of Costello syndrome? What is the frequency of Costello syndrome? What are the causes of this syndrome? How is Costello syndrome diagnosed? How is Costello syndrome treated?
Description of Cyclist Palsy: Cyclist Palsy is an ulnar nerve injury at the wrist that can occur in cyclists, in both road and mountain biking. Palsy means a nerve is being compressed and develops like some hand paralysis. On the little finger side of the wrist, the ulnar nerve runs through a tunnel or canal,…
What is cohen syndrome? Cohen syndrome is an hereditary syndrome that affects many parts of the body and is characterized by developmental delay, mental disability, microcephaly, hypotonia. Cohen syndrome is also called as Pepper syndrome or Cerenkov syndrome or Prominent incisors-obesity-hypotonic syndrome or Norio syndrome. Other features common in this condition include worsening myopia, breakdown…
What is Ramsay Hunt syndrome? Ramsay Hunt syndrome is also known as the Hunt syndrome, Herpes zoster oticus, Geniculate ganglion zoster, Geniculate herpes& Herpetic geniculate ganglionitis Ramsay Hunt syndrome is the painful rash around the ear, on the face, or on the mouth. It happens when the varicella-zoster virus infects a nerve in the head….
What is the floppy baby syndrome? Who does floppy baby syndrome affect? How common is Floppy infant syndrome (FIS)? Is Floppy Baby syndrome a disability? What are the symptoms of Floppy baby syndrome? Children with FIS have symptoms where their bodies look like rag dolls. Doctors also refer to your baby as being “floppy” from…
What is Ulnar nerve Palsy? In the ulnar nerve palsy, the patient can not able to do fine movements and daily routine tasks, muscles become wasting, or atrophied. The ulnar nerve is a major peripheral nerve of the upper limb. It supplies motor and sensory functions to the upper extremity. The ulnar nerve originates from…
Introduction of the Wrist Drop Forearm anatomy Pathophysiology Which are the Causes of Wrist drop? Wrist extension is achieved by muscles in a forearm contracting, pulling on tendons that attach distally to (beyond) a wrist. If the tendons, muscles, or even nerves supplying these muscles are damaged or otherwise not working as they should be,…
Introduction of the Foot Drop Pathophysiology Causes of the foot drop Foot drop is caused by weakness or even paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting a front part of the foot. It usually happens when there is a problem with the nerves in the lower spine, leg, or foot or the muscles of the…
What is a Median nerve injury? It is the essential peripheral nerve in the upper limb. It passes on the medial side of the arm between the brachialis and the biceps brachii muscles. Most of the muscles in the forearm are supplied by the median nerve. For example, it controls movements like the abduction of…
