The elbow joint is a type of hinge joint. It bends (flexion) and straightens (extension), as well as rotating to position your palm up or down. The normal range of flexion and extension is from 0 to 145 degrees, although the range of motion that we work within for daily activities is only from 30 […]
A distal radius fracture almost always occurs about 1 inch from the end of the bone. The break can occur in many different ways, however. One of the most common distal radius fractures is a Colles fracture, in which the broken fragment of the radius tilts upward. This fracture was first described in 1814 by […]
A bursa is a closed, fluid-filled sac that functions as a cushion and gilding surface to reduce friction between tissues. The major bursae are located adjacent to the tendons near the large joints,such as in the shoulders,elbows,hips and knees. When the bursa becomes inflamed, the condition is known as bursitis. Bursitis is usually a temporary […]
Cubital tunnel syndrome occurs when the ulnar nerve, which passes through the cubital tunnel( a tunnel of muscle,ligament and bone)on the inside of the elbow,becomes compressed due to chronic irritation,injury or pressure. The condition may occur when a person frequently bends the elbows(such as when pulling, reaching,or lifting),constantly leans on the elbow,or sustains Direct injury […]
What is kyphosis? A normal spine, when viewed from behind appears staright, However, a spine Affected by kyphosis shows evidence of a forward curvature of the back bones (vertebrae) in the upper back area, giving an abnormality rounded or “humpback” appearance. Kyphosis is defined as a curvature of the spine measuring 50 degrees or greater […]
What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia, also called fibrositis,is a chronic,widespread pain in muscles and soft tissues surrounding the joins through out the body,accompained by fatigue. The disease is fairly common,affecting mostly females. Although its symptoms are similar to other joint diseases,such as arthritis fibromyalgia is actually a form of soft tissue or muscular rheumatism that causes […]
Different Types of Shoulder Problems Dislocation-The shoulder joint is the most frequently dislocated major joint of the body often caused by a significant force that separates the ball away from the joint’s socket (glenoid) Bursitis. Bursitis often occurs when tendinitis and impingement syndrome cause inflammation of the bursa sacs that protect the shoulder. Impingement syndrome- […]
What is Physical Activity Bodily movements produced by skeletal muscles that need energy expenditure. Why it’s Important? Improve our health Improve our quality of life Produce long term health benefits Types of Physical Activity Aerobic activities – Make our heart and lung functioning properly. Muscle strengthening activities – For Eg: Pushups and lifting weights, make […]
Definition A pain occurs in and around the knee joint.It affects people of all ages. Caused by 1.Knee joint itself. 2.Some conditions affecting the soft tissues,ligaments,tendons and bursae,(ie-surrounded the knee joint) Risk Factors for Knee Joint Pain 1.Excess weight. 2.Over use /Repetitive motions Eg- Jagging /long period of knee down) Knee Joint Pain May […]
A case of poly trauma. Patient was travelling in a bus where he was hit by a lorry on 26.06.2015.Patient C/O severe pain & inability to use both lower limbs. C/O inability to stand & walk. Patient was initially treated at Govt.Hospital near Vellore where he was treated conservatively with splints, analgesics & suturing of […]