What is Plica Syndrome? Plica syndrome is a condition where the plica, a fold of tissue in the knee joint, becomes irritated or inflamed, causing pain and discomfort. It’s typically due to overuse or repetitive motions and can lead to symptoms like knee pain, swelling, and a clicking sensation. Treatment may involve rest, physical therapy,…
What is a Sesamoiditis? Sesamoiditis is a painful condition that affects the sesamoid bones, small, pea-shaped bones located within certain tendons in the body, most commonly in the feet. These tiny bones play a crucial role in weight-bearing and the functioning of specific joints, such as the big toe. When the sesamoid bones become inflamed…
Description An Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury is an internal elbow injury. It is most typical an overuse injury and most interestingly called for being a baseball pitcher’s injury. If a person has a UCL injury he will experience pain and tenderness at the elbow. Treatments involve rest, ice, medications, and physical therapy. Tommy John…
What is a Facet Arthropathy? Facet Arthropathy (FA) is a painful and arthritic condition of the facet joints. It is a degenerative condition that affects the spine. These joints allow movement of bending, twisting, and alignment of the spine. The pain occurs when the facet joints wear down and pressure generates on the spinal cord….
Description An elbow sprain refers to the stretching or tearing of the ligaments in the elbow joint due to excessive force or overextension. This can result in pain, swelling, and reduced flexibility in the affected area. The severity of an elbow sprain can range from mild to severe, depending on the extent of ligament damage….
What is a Deep Infrapatellar Bursitis? Deep infrapatellar bursitis, a condition affecting the knee joint, involves inflammation of the deep infrapatellar bursa, a small fluid-filled sac located beneath the patellar tendon, close to the tibia bone. Bursae are vital for reducing friction between tendons, muscles, and bones, facilitating smooth joint movement. When the deep infrapatellar…
An Acromioclavicular (AC) joint sprain is an injury that occurs when the ligaments connecting the acromion (a part of the shoulder blade) and the clavicle (collarbone) are stretched or torn due to a sudden impact or overuse. This can cause pain, swelling, and limited shoulder movement. The severity of the sprain is categorized into different…
Introduction The plantar plate tear is important for foot mechanics. It involves the plantar part of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ). It provides dynamic and static stability of the joint by protecting the articular surfaces of the joint. The lesser toe also provides joint stability and protects the joint surface. When discussing plantar plate pathologies,…
What is a Lisfranc Injury? A Lisfranc injury, also known as a Lisfranc fracture or Lisfranc dislocation, is a type of foot injury that involves damage to the bones and/or ligaments in the midfoot region. This injury occurs at the Lisfranc joint complex, which is a cluster of joints and ligaments that connect the metatarsal…
Definition Femoral neuropathy, a condition affecting the femoral nerve, is characterized by dysfunction or damage to the nerve, resulting in a range of motor and sensory deficits. The femoral nerve is one of the major nerves in the lower extremities, originating from the lumbar spine and running through the thigh. It plays a crucial role…
