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Orthopedic Treatment For Meniscal Tears
The knee joint is made of Tibia, Fibula and Patella, and it has cartilages between the thighbone and the shinbone. These cartilages, Menisci, cushion the joints and protect them from injury. Menisci provide stability to the joint and help in the distribution of nutrients to the tissues which prevents Degenerative Arthritis. A Meniscal Tear is the tearing of Menisci that are located between Tibia and Femur. This knee injury is common among people who play contact sports, athletes and those who overuse the knee. Causes Squatting of knee during sports Twisting of knee Sudden blow...
Orthopedic Treatment For Plica Syndrome
Plica Syndrome is the problem that occurs in knee due to certain injury and overuse. It leads to intense pain and often diagnosis of the problem is difficult; however, once diagnosed the problem can be easily treated. For effective treatment, one should understand what happens during the problem and how it is treated. Plica is a defined as a fold in the inner lining of the knee joint. The lining, which has synovial tissue, helps in the unrestricted movement of the joint. Plica has four soft tissue folds, the medial Plica, one of the folds causes problem when it gets inflamed...
Femur Shaft Fractures: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Femur, the thighbone, is the strongest and longest bone in the human body. The straight part of the femur is called femur shaft and any fracture in this shaft is known as femoral shaft fracture. Femur is a strong bone and it requires a lot of pressure to displace this bone. Only a high impact collision or accident can cause fracture. Types of Femur Shaft Fractures Depending upon the force and the cause of fracture, the femur shaft fracture may be of different types. The femur fractures are classified on the basis of the location of the fracture, pattern of the fracture, and...
Orthopedic Treatment For Kneecap Dislocation
Kneecap or Patellar dislocation is a common injury occurring to athletes and is caused due to a sudden change in direction or a twist in the leg. Kneecap is the triangle or round shaped bone in the anterior part of the knee that slides over a joint whenever you try to straighten or bend your knee. A dislocation involves the dislocation or coming out of the bone from the groove which results in overstretching or tearing of the supporting tissues. Causes Kneecap dislocation can occur in both contact and non-contact situations. The major cause of this condition in athletes is a...
Running Injuries That Require Physical Therapy
Running is one of the best exercises and is among the fastest ways to burn calories, release stress, aid muscular development, and improve cardiac health. By including running into your daily life you will be healthier, happier, and fitter. That being said, it is sensible to understand the possible injuries and their cure before you take up running as an avid habit. Here are some of the most common injuries associated with running that can be treated with the help of physical therapy. Piriformis Syndrome There is a muscle known as the Piriformis which monitors the movement of...
