Ankle Instability is a condition that occurs when the outer ligaments that support the ankle joint are injured or damaged. The condition can be either mechanical or functional. In case of mechanical instability, the ligaments become loose resulting in laxity. However,...
Tendons join the muscles to the bone and are responsible for the various hand movements. The tendons located on top of the fingers are known as extensor tendons and help to straighten the fingers. On the other hand, tendons located on the palm side are known as flexor...
Little League Elbow, also called Medial Apophysitis, is a common injury in young children who play active sport. Repeated action of throwing a ball may stress the tendons and ligaments that support the elbow joint may get stressed beyond their limits resulting in this...
Plantar Fibromatosis is a rare medical disorder that marks the beginning of the growth of benign tumors under the foot. These tumor-like nodules are referred to as plantar fibromas. They develop on the underside of the foot or the plantar surface. The heel is...
TFCC or the triangular fibrocartilage complex is placed in the little finger of the wrist. It not only supports the small-sized carpal bones but also allows the flexion, pronation, supination, deviation, and rotation of the wrist joint. The radius and the ulna (two...
