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 […]

Sudeck’s osteodystrophy is a condition of intense burning pain, stiffness, swelling, and discoloration that most often affects the hand. Arms, legs, and feet can also be affected by sudeck’s osteodystrophy. This condition was previously known as Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Sudeck’s atrophy, shoulder-hand syndrome, or causalgia. CLASSIFICATION There are two types: […]

DEFINITION It’s a kind of work related musculoskeletal disorder, which may include. (1) Muscles (2) Tendons (3) Nerves (4) Carpel tunnel syndrome (5) Thoracic outlet syndrome (6) Tension neck syndrome CAUSED BY Often affected due to overstrain (1) Repetitive strain (2) Repetitive motion injuries (3) Over use syndrome (4) Soft tissue disorder (5) musculoskeletal disorder […]

Chondromalacia is a condition where the cartilage of the under surface of the knee cap undergoes wear and tear. Chondromalacia in other terms is called as Runners Knee as it is very common in athletes who involve specially in running. However it may equally affect other individuals too. Chondromalacia can also occur in individuals with […]

Fat Embolism is a complication of closed fracrures.  It may lead to Respiratory distress, cerebral dysfunction and rash. It is often very difficult to diagnose. Causes 1. Fractures – closed fractures produce more emboli than open fractures. Long bones pelvis and ribs cause more emboli. Sternum and clavicle furnish less. Multiple fractures produce more emboli. […]

Terms It is an deformity on the medial site of 1st MTP joint and the  joint connecting with the big toe of the foot its known as the hallux. It is an enlargement of bone or may be tissue around the joint at the bottom of the big toe. It is usually seen in metatarsophalangeal […]

DEFINITION It is a blood clot that from within a normally functioning vein. (Eg) leg and mostly occur in leg and also occur in other part of body such as arm. DVT become classified as embolism. When it clot; DVT and PULMONARY EMBOLISM are dangerous because of their potential to become wedged. When the blood […]