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Congenital Dislocation Of The Knee
Congenital Knee Dislocation (CDK) is a rare disorder that is present at the time of birth. It is a physical deformity that affects the alignment of the knee joint and may exist in isolation or could be a consequence of some musculoskeletal abnormality. It is characterized by a hyperextension of the knee, along with a possible misalignment or dislocation of the foot and hip joint as well. Congenital Knee Dislocation may promote the chances of a breech birth and it is more common in girls. Causes Family history or genetic factors Larsen Syndrome which refers to faulty...
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fascia refers to the band of ligaments that connect the heel bone (calcaneus) to the toes. It is the largest ligament in the foot and spreads out in the shape of a web. It absorbs external shocks and also lends support to the foot arch. This ligament undergoes a lot of stress in the day to day life while walking and due to excessive body weight, leading to Plantar Fasciitis. The condition may result in inflammation and micro-tearing of the ligament. It may affect one or both feet and is more commonly observed in women. Causes Being overweight may stress the ligament...
Common Sports Injuries
‘Sports injuries’ is an umbrella term used to collectively denote physical damage caused while playing a sport or during training sessions. Physical combat, inadequate warming and conditioning before as well as after an activity, use of faulty equipment or technique, wearing improper shoes or not using protective gear are the common causes of injuries. If the player is out of form, he may be at a higher risk of suffering an injury. Repetitive or excessive use of the joint may damage the tendons, ligaments or muscles and may also result in dislocation or breakage of bones....
Cervical Spondylosis
Cervical Spondylosis is the medical term for Arthritis of the neck. It is a degenerative disorder that affects the vertebrae and discs in the cervical spine. With age, the fluid between the vertebrae tend to dry up, which causes the discs to shrink and become stiff. This, in turn, exerts pressure on the entire spinal cord as the bones start rubbing against each other, leading to Cervical Spondylosis. The cartilage within the joints is also destroyed and the joint spaces are considerably reduced. The condition mainly affects the people between the ages group of 40-65 years....
Golfer’s Elbow: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Golfer’s Elbow or Medial Epicondylitis is a medical condition that affects the muscles in the forearm that enable us to hold, twist the arm or grip onto things. It causes pain in the bony outgrowth or bump on the inner side of the elbow joint. Golfer’s Elbow can be categorically defined as a type of Elbow Tendinitis that occurs due to excessive use of the arm. People who are obese, more than 40 years of age or indulge in smoking are at a greater risk of developing the condition. Causes Repetitive arm movements while painting, raking, hammering etc. Sports injury, particularly...
