Introduction: Is a condition characterised by stiffness and pain over the shoulder joint, also know as “Adhesive Capsulitis”. Stages of Frozen Shoulder: 1. Freezing Stage Any movement of shoulder causes pain. Range of motion starts to become limited [ROM] 2. Frozen Stage Pain begins to diminish this stage Shoulder becomes stiffer and using it becomes […]
1. INTERFERENTIAL THERAPHY: Low frequency electrical current to stimulate nerve activity. This is designed to give you Pain relief and increase blood flow to the injured area of your body. 2. ULTRASOUND THERAPHY: To relieve pain and to promote tissue healing and also reduce inflammation. 3. SHORTWAVE DIATHERMY: High frequency – Electromagnetic energy to produce […]
Though, Statistics shows 65% of the patients visiting Orthopedic OPDs (Out Patient Departments) complain of Backache. So, what is Backache or Low Back Pain? Low Back Pain or Lumbago is mild to severe pain or discomfort in the area of lower back. It is a common Musculo-skeletal disorder affecting 40% of the world’s population. Pain […]
Introduction A cervical rib is an extra rib that forms above the normal first rib, growing from the base of the neck just above the collarbone. The defect is present at birth, but usually not noticed until later in life. It may be a fully-formed bony rib or just a thin strand of tissue fibers, […]
Smith’s Fractures is also known as a Goyrand Fracture in French literature. Smith’s fracture is palmarly displaced distal radius fracture. It is referred to as “GARDEN SPADE” deformity. Smith’s fracture is a reversed Colles fracture. EIPDEMOLOGY Smith’s fracture account for less than 3% of all fractures of the radius and ulna and have a bimodal […]
SPLINT: Any material used to support a fracture is known as splint. Unconventional. Conventional. INDICATIONS: Temporary immobilization of sprains, fractures and reduced dislocations. Control pain Prevention of further soft tissue or neurovascular injuries. CRAMER-WIRE SPLINT: Ladder splint. Used temporary splint for fractures during transportation. Made of 2 thick parallel wires with interacting wires. Can be […]
INTRODUCTION: Perthes disease is a rare childhood condition that affects the hip. It occurs when the blood to the round head of the femur (thighbone) is temporarily disrupted. Without an adequate blood supply, the bone cells die, the process is called avascular necrosis or osteonecrosis. This disease otherwise known as “Legg-Calve-Perthes syndrome” CLASSIFICATION IF PERTHES […]
The posterior cruciate ligament is located in the back of the knee. It is one of several ligaments that connect the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shinbone). The posterior cruciate ligament keeps the tibia from moving backwards too far. An injury to the posterior cruciate ligament requires a powerful force. A common cause of injury […]
Mallet finger is an injury to the thin tendon that straightens the end joint of a finger or thumb. Although it is also known as “baseball finger,” this injury can happen to anyone when an unyielding object (like a ball) strikes the tip of a finger or thumb and forces it to bend further than […]
COMMINUTED FRACTURE DISTAL RADIUS WITH GROSS DISPLACEMENT Mrs. B is a 41 year old female presented with c/o pain , swelling and inability to move the right hand following h/o slip and fall from two wheelers on 02/02/2022. On examination gross deformity, swelling and tenderness present over the right forearm, Range of motion restricted and […]
TRICOMPARTMENTAL OSTEOARTHRITIS BOTH KNEE Mrs. A is a 66 year old female with k/c/o diabetes and hypertension presented with c/o on and off pain over the both knee since 1-2 years with no h/o injury or trauma. Patient was initially managed with physiotherapy. Patient now c/o increasing pain over right knee more then left knee […]
Definition As many as 90% of person with occupational non specific low back pain are able to return to work in a relatively short period of time. Non-specific low back pain is defined as low back pain not attributable to a recognizable, known specific pathology (eg, infection, tumour, osteoporosis, lumbar spine fracture, structural deformity, inflammatory […]
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Knee replacement is a surgical procedure to replace the weight- bearing surfaces of the knee joint with artificial parts to relieve pain and allow patients to be more active. The primary cause of Total Knee Replacement being severe Osteo Arthritis. Patients who come to us in respect to Total Knee Replacement have various queries in […]
Gout is a type of arthritis in which crystal of sodium urate produced by the body can form inside the joint. Sometimes referred to as “DISEASE OF KINGS”. Gout causes attacks of painful inflammation in one or more joints, common being “the base of big toe”. Nowadays the presentation is quite uncommon. It being presented […]