What is Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction? Pubis symphysis dysfunction refers to symptoms you feel when the joint connecting your left and right pelvic bones (pubic symphysis) allows for more movement than usual. Ligaments hold the joint in place so that your pelvic bones aren’t able to move or switch past the point of comfort. During pregnancy,…
What is a Malunion Fracture? A Malunion fracture appears when a broken or fractured bone does not line up correctly during the healing process and as a result, the bone recovers in the incorrect position. Malunions can offer in various forms but are usually described as rotated or crooked. They can also form in a…
Introduction The foot is a complicated structure that includes more than 26 bones, 30 joints, various ligaments, tendons, and muscles liable for our capacity to stand upstanding, supporting the heaviness of the whole body and giving the base to the system for bipedal stride. The hind, middle, and forefoot of the foot are the divisions…
What are nerves? Nervous system autonomic In your body, how many of these nerves are there? Nerves in the body Cranial nerves Spinal nerves How many nerves are there overall then? How is a nerve cell constructed? How do nerves function? Is length important? How are the nerves organized? What diseases and disorders affect the…
What is abdominal pain? Abdominal pain is discomfort or other uncomfortable sensations that a person feels in their belly area. Abdominal pain is discomfort anywhere in the belly region — between the ribs and the pelvis. We often think of abdominal pain as “stomach pain” or a “stomachache,” but the pain in the abdomen could…
What is a Goose Foot Bursitis of the Knee? Goosefoot bursitis, also known as pes anserine bursitis, is a condition that involves inflammation of the bursa located on the inner side of the knee, just below the knee joint. The bursa acts as a cushion between the tendons of the hamstring muscles and the shinbone…
The extensor carpi radialis longus muscle is one of the forearm muscles that is located on the lateral (outer) side of the forearm. It originates from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and the supinator crest of the ulna, and inserts onto the base of the second metacarpal bone. The main function of the extensor…
Description The abductor pollicis longus muscle is a muscle located in the forearm, on the lateral side of the forearm. It is one of the muscles responsible for the movement of the thumb, specifically for abducting (moving away from the hand) and extending the thumb. The abductor pollicis longus muscle originates from the posterior surface…
Description The supinator muscle is a short, thick muscle located in the posterior compartment of the forearm, just above the wrist. It runs from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus (the bony bump on the outer elbow) to the proximal end of the radius (the smaller of the two forearm bones). The main function of…
Overview: Parsonage-Turner syndrome (PTS) is a neurological disorder. It is characterized by the rapid onset of severe pain in the upper extremity. This syndrome’s acute phase is for a few hours to a few weeks and muscle wasting and weakness (amyotrophy) are present in the affected areas. This involves mostly the brachial plexus, the bunch…
