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Radial Head Fracture: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
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 is termed as the Radial Head Fracture. Such fractures can be classified into categories based on their severity: Type 1 - These are small fractures or cracks which may not even be visible in X-rays. The bone remains intact and no displacement occurs Type 2 - May involve slight displacement and a larger part of the bone...
Spinal Cord Compression: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
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 connect with the muscles to send signals to the whole body. Pressure in any part of the spine is referred to as Spinal Cord Compression. Causes Osteoarthritis- wear and tear of the spinal vertebrae due to the process of aging Tumor in the spine Rheumatoid Arthritis Inherent defect in the alignment of the spinal...
Hip Pointer: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
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 the pelvis or the hip joint. The ilium protects the abdominal organs while the iliac crest lends support to the joint. Hip Pointer leads to damage of the blood capillaries within the iliac crest and most commonly occurs in people engaged in sports activities. The anterior or frontal part of the hip joint is most...
Kneecap Bursitis: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
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 become irritated and produce too much fluid. This causes it to swell and puts pressure on the adjoining knee parts. Causes Pressure from constantly kneeling down Activities such as plumbing, gardening and roofing A direct blow to the front of the knee Direct fall on the knee in sports such as football and wrestling....
De Quervain’s Tendinosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
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 simple activities such as forming a fist or grasping something. Causes Overuse of the thumb Direct blow to the thumb Repetitive grasping Inflammatory conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis Racquet sports Activities such as gardening Symptoms Pain and swelling at the back of the thumb Pain that travels into the thumb...
