Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of pain under the heel. Heel pain is not usually caused by a single injury, such as a twist or fall, but from repetitive stress and pounding of the heel. Common causes include: … Heel bursitis: Inflammation can occur at the back of the heel, in the bursa, a…
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…
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…
Perthes disease is a rare childhood condition that affects the hip. It occurs when the blood supply to the rounded head of the femur (thighbone) is temporarily disrupted. Without an adequate blood supply, the bone cells die, a process called avasculaAlthough the term “disease” is still used, Perthes is really a complex process of stages…
What is Achilles Tendinitis? Causes of Achilles tendinitis: Symptoms of Achilles tendonitis: Diagnosing in Achilles tendonitis: Thompson Test : Differential Diagnoses in Achilles Tendinitis: Other conditions that may be considered include: Treatment Achilles tendonitis: Your doctor might suggest: Rest : Ice: Compression : Elevation : Surgical Treatment : One surgical method is called open repair:…
What is SI Joint dysfunction The SI Joint, also known as the sacroiliac joint, is a joint in the pelvis that connects the sacrum (the triangular bone at the base of the spine) to the pelvis. SI Joint Dysfunction is when there is abnormal wear and tear in this joint, causing inflammation and pain in…
What is a Fracture? A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound, fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause the weakening of the bones. A…
Flat feet (also called pes planus or fallen arches) is a postural deformity in which the arches of the foot collapse, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground. Flat feet (also called pes planus or fallen arches) is a postural deformity in which the arches of…
Limb Length Discrepancy : Limb length discrepancy is a difference between the lengths of the arms or legs. Except in extreme cases, differences in arm length do not usually impact how the arms function and do not require treatment. For this reason, this article focuses on differences in leg length. A discrepancy in leg length will…
