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The Benefits Of Hand Therapy
Hand therapy is a type of rehabilitation procedure performed by physical therapists to treat conditions of the hands, shoulder, arm, wrist and elbow joint. These parts of the upper body are collectively referred to as the upper extremities. The joints play a major role in almost all our daily activities and are, therefore, quite susceptible to injury. Hand therapy aims at restoring normal functioning and strength of these body parts. It is a non-operative process that makes use of specific instruments, exercises and manual manipulations to promote a faster recovery. The...
Talus Fracture
Breaking of the ankle bone (talus) is medically termed as Talus Fracture. The talus connects the leg bone to the foot and lies just above the calcaneus. The subtalar joint formed by talus and the heel bone enables us to walk as well as maintain balance on uneven surfaces. The joint is lined by protective articular cartilage which prevents the bones from rubbing against each other. Talus fracture may occur either in the middle or outer portion of the bone. Such fractures are generally serious and can lead to considerable damage to the joint. If not treated timely, it may...
Subacromial Bursitis
The shoulder joint comprises of bones and several soft tissue structures like tendons, muscles, ligaments and bursa. Small sac like fluid-filled structures which protect the shoulder bones are called bursae. Subacromial Bursitis is characterized by the inflammation of the subacromial bursa in the shoulder joint. It supports the rotator cuff muscles and enables the sideways as well as overhead movement of the arm Causes Overuse injuries Sports activities that involve lifting weights, throwing or overhead movement of the arm Medical conditions such as Shoulder Impingement,...
Discoid Meniscus: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Meniscus is a wedge-shaped piece of cartilage present between the knee bones. It enables the knee to bend or straighten, provides a cushioning effect within the joint and protects the articular cartilage that lines the bones. There are two menisci in each knee - medial meniscus (on the inner side of the knee) and lateral meniscus (lies on outer side of the joint). These are attached to the bones by the meniscofemoral ligament. Discoid Meniscus is a rare orthopedic condition that occurs when the meniscus attains a half-moon or oval shape and thickens up. In most cases, the...
Bennett’s Fracture
Bennet’s fracture can be defined as a crack or break in the first carpometacarpal joint at the base of the thumb. This is the point where the metacarpal bone of the thumb meets one of the eight carpal bones, trapezium, that forms the wrist. The cartilage that covers it helps in the extensive movement of the thumb and maintains joint stability. In most cases, Bennet’s fracture causes this ligament to get detached from the bones, leading to a dislocation of the carpometacarpal joint. If not treated properly, the injury may result in loss of functionality, thumb weakness and the...
