Introduction Trochanteric bursitis is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the bursa sac located near the greater trochanter, which is the bony protrusion on the upper part of the femur or thigh bone. The bursa sac is a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between the muscles, tendons, and bones around…
Introduction Spinal subluxation is a condition that occurs when one or more of the vertebrae in the spine become misaligned or move out of their normal position. This can cause pressure on the nerves and interfere with the normal functioning of the body. While chiropractors and some other healthcare providers believe in the concept of…
What is a Hill Sachs Lesion? A Hill-Sachs lesion is a fracture or lesion in the long bone in the humerus (upper arm bone) that connects to the body at the shoulder. A doctor might have discovered this condition if a person has experienced a dislocated shoulder. In this case, the humerus bone slips out…
What is Dowager’s hump? Dowager’s hump or hyperkyphosis is described as an excessive curvature of the spine. this commonly happens in the thoracic or chest curve of the spinal column. frequently it is also commonly called kyphosis, which is a forward curvature of the spine. The thoracic spine has a natural curve. If you look…
What is Lumbar Radiculopathy? When radiating pain and/or tingling numbness(radiculopathy) occurs in the lower extremity due to nerve roots compression at the lower back at the lumbar spine level, it is called lumbar radiculopathy, also known as sciatica because nerve roots that originate from lumbar spine make the sciatic nerve. The lower back is the…
What is Shoulder instability? Shoulder instability mostly occurs when the head of the upper arm bone is displaced from the shoulder joint socket. This causes loss of shoulder movement with pain and other related symptoms. What is the shoulder joint? The shoulder is a ball-and-socket type of joint that allows a wide range of movement….
What is a Cervical Degenerative Disc disease? Cervical degenerative disc disease is a condition in which gradual degeneration of the intervertebral disc due to age-related wear and tear which causes Neck pain with or without radiating arm pain. Degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine usually develops in aging people uniformly in terms of patient…
What is a Subscapularis pain? Subscapularis muscle pain occurs when moving the shoulder, especially during overhead shoulder activity. when the arm is raised above the shoulders you feel pain. An overuse of subscapularis muscle pain may make you feel like you are not able to lift your arm. Related Anatomy: The subscapularis muscle is a…
What is a Sacroillitis? Sacroiliitis is a painful sacroiliac joint condition that affects one or both SI joints. These joints meet where the lower spine and pelvis meet. Sacroiliitis can lead to joint pain and stiffness in the lower back and gluteal area and the pain is referred to down one or both legs. What…
Definition and description of the Trendelenburg gait Anatomy Relevant to the Clinic Epidemiology Symptoms of Trendelenburg Gait Diagnostic Options Diagnostic procedures Grade Criteria Excellent Stable, painless hip; no limp; negative Trendelenburg sign; a full range of motion Good Stable, painless hip; slight limp; slight decrease in range of motion Fair Stable, painless hip; limp; positive…
