Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuro-muscular disorder that causes weakness in the Body muscles, which are the muscles your body uses for movement. It occurs when communication between nerve cells and muscles becomes impaired. This impairment prevents crucial muscle contractions from occurring, resulting in muscle weakness. According to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, MG…
What is Winging of the Scapula? The term ‘winged scapula’ (also scapula alata) is used when the muscles of the scapula are too weak or paralyzed, resulting in a limited ability to stabilize the scapula. As a result, the medial border of the scapula protrudes, like wings. The main reasons for this condition are musculoskeletal-…
What’s thoracic outlet syndrome? Thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition that results from compression of the nerves and/or blood vessels passing from the neck to the shoulder and arm. Symptoms include pain, numbness, tingling, and even weakness in the affected limb. The compression can be caused by several factors, including trauma or anatomical abnormalities. Treatment…
What is a Residual Poliomyelitis? Deformities after polio arise due to residual paralysis that weakness the limb after acute attack of polio. The medical term for this is post polio residual paralysis. Weakened muscle strength, imbalance of the forces acting on a joint and unequal growth of affected and unaffected muscles results in limb length…
Introduction The Common peroneal nerve injury mostly occurs due to trauma and/or nerve compression, such as Knee dislocation, fracture below the Knee, or Compression of the peroneal nerve in the leg Compression of the peroneal nerve also occurs due to nerve sheath tumors or nerve cysts Because various medical conditions can cause peroneal nerve injury,…
What is a Hemiplegia? ‘Hemiplegia’ means complete paralysis of one half of the body, including one arm and leg.Any disease or injury in the motor centers of the brain can cause hemiplegia. Hemiplegia is a more severe form of ‘hemiparesis’ wherein one-half of the body is only weakened. Causes of Hemiplegia: Stroke:it is the commonest…
What is a Cerebellar Ataxia? Acute cerebellar ataxia (ACA), also known as cerebellitis, It is a disorder that occurs when the cerebellum becomes inflamed or damaged.The cerebellum is the area of the brain responsible for controlling gait and muscle coordination.It is a term used to describe certain behaviors like postural unsteadiness, difficulty in co-coordinating movements…
