Definition Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. Signs and symptoms typically begin gradually, worsen over time and then resolve, usually within one or two years. Your risk of developing frozen shoulder increases if you’re recovering from a medical condition or procedure that […]
An ingrown toenail is a common condition often seen in the big toenail. Athletes commonly suffer from ingrown toenails. Improper shoe gear and toe injuries are commonly associated with ingrown toenails. It is not uncommon for an ingrown toenail to recur. Conservative treatments include soaks, elevation, and good foot hygiene. Medical treatment is not always […]
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. The median nerve controls sensations to the palm side of the thumb , as well as impulses to some small muscles in the hand […]
Trigger finger is a painful condition that causes the fingers or thumb to catch or lock when bent. In the thumb its called trigger thumb. Trigger finger happens when tendons in the finger or thumb become inflamed. Tendons are tough bands of tissue that connect muscles and bones. Together, the tendons and muscles in the […]
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 […]