What is Amputation Amputation is the surgical removal of all or part of a limb or extremity such as an arm, leg, foot, hand, toe, or finger. It is done by trauma, prolonged constriction, or surgery. As a surgical measure, it is used to control pain or a disease process in the affected limb, such…
What is a Popliteal Cyst? A popliteal cyst, also known as a Baker’s cyst, is a fluid-filled swelling that causes a lump at the back of the knee, leading to tightness and restricted movement. The cyst can be painful when you bend or extend your knee. It is named after the surgeon who first described…
What is Myositis ossificans (MO)? Myositis ossificans (MO) occurs when bone or bone-like tissue grows where it’s not supposed to. It most commonly happens in your muscle after an injury — like when you get hit hard in the thigh during a soccer game or maybe after a car or bicycle accident. Myositis ossificans comprises…
What is a Compartment Syndrome? Compartment syndrome is a condition in which increased pressure within one of the body’s compartments results in insufficient blood supply to tissue within that space.Compartment syndrome usually results from bleeding or swelling after an injury. There are two main types: acute and chronic.The leg or arm is most commonly involved….
What is a Golfer’s Elbow? Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is a common condition characterized by pain and inflammation on the inner side of the elbow. A golfer’s elbow is in some ways similar to a tennis elbow, which affects the outside at the lateral epicondyle. The anterior forearm contains several muscles which…
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,…
Vertigo Overview: Vertigo is a medical condition where a person feels as if they or the objects around them are moving when they are not. Often it feels like a spinning or swaying movement. This may be associated with nausea, vomiting, sweating, or difficulty walking. It is worsened when the head is moved. Actually, vertigo…
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 Chondromalacia Patellae? Chondromalacia patellae, or CMP, is a degenerative condition caused by improper loading of the knee. The symptoms of CMP include pain and inflammation in the patellar area, which often causes difficulty when climbing stairs, squatting, and prolonged sitting. CMP is a common cause of knee pain, especially in young adults. Physical…
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…
