The elbow joint comprises of three main bones – the proximal radius, proximal ulna and the distal humerus. The radial head is the upper part of the radius, one of the two bones that form the forearm. A break, crack or displacement in this part of the elbow joint...
The spinal cord is an assembly of small bones (vertebrae), nerves and soft tissues which together work to transmit messages to the brain and vice versa. It runs from the base of the head down to the lower back. The nerves project out of the intervertebral spaces and...
Hip Pointer refers to an injury to the iliac crest of the hip joint. The iliac crest is the outer ridge that curves along the pelvic bone. It forms the crest of the ilium which is the largest of the three bones viz. ischium, pubis and ilium that fuse together to form...
Kneecap Bursitis or Prepatellar Bursitis is a condition where the bursa in the front of the kneecap gets inflamed. Bursae are little, jelly-filled sacs located throughout the body providing cushioning to the bones and soft tissues. However, sometimes the bursa may...
De Quervain’s Tendinosis is a condition that causes irritation and constraint in the tendons around the base of the thumb. Inflammation in the tendons and the tendon sheath can lead to pain and tenderness along the whole thumb. The pain increases while performing...
