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Isthmic Spondylolisthesis: Treatment
Isthmic Spondylolisthesis is caused when one vertebra slips over the one below because of a fracture (Spondylolysis), elongation or other defect of a small bone (pars interarticularis – or isthmus) that connects the upper and lower facet joints. The isthmus has poor blood supply and is highly prone to stress fractures. The fracture may occur due to repeated, cumulative stress rather than trauma. It usually involves the lowest level of the lumbar spine (L5-S1 segment). The condition does not usually cause any noticeable instability because of the large sacral ligament which...
Jammed Finger: Orthopedic Treatment
A Jammed Finger is a medical condition that affects the PIP (proximal interphalangeal) joint. The PIP joint is a type of hinge joint that allows the finger to move. In this condition, the tendon that straightens the fingertip is either stressed or broken. It is a type of sprain that occurs in the finger joints or knuckles. In such injuries, there are chances of a piece of bone being broken or detached from the joint along with the tendon. The condition can be treated through non-surgical methods but it takes 6-8 weeks to heal. Wrong diagnosis or delay in treatment may result...
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
The knee is one of the largest and the most used joint in the human body. It is a complex structure of bones and soft tissues that bears maximum body weight. It connects the tibia, femur and the shin bone with the patella lying in the front of the joint. Four main ligaments, tendons and muscles keep it stable and allow it to move in different ways. A thin layer of fluid called synovium lines the internal part of the joint and prevents friction. The articular cartilage gives a cushioning effect. Damage to any of these parts results in Patellofemoral Pain. Patellofemoral Pain...
Treatment For Rib Stress Fractures
Fractures may result either from trauma or from stress. Traumatic fractures result from a single instance of injury or trauma which results in a fractured bone; stress fractures, on the other hand, stem from continued excessive stress over an extended period of time and are more in the nature of ‘overuse injuries.’ Stress fractures cannot usually be found through x-rays because the fractures are very small; however, stress fractures can deteriorate to become major fractures if they are not detected and treated in time. Any of the 24 ribs (12 on either side) may suffer a...
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is a muscle related pain that occurs due to excessive exercising. Simultaneous contraction and lengthening of the muscles, in most cases, is the underlying cause of this condition. Running downhill, squatting, plyometric exercises are typical examples. Such microtraumas may cause an imbalance between the electrolyte as well as intramuscular fluids present in the body. This affects the muscle’s capacity to absorb shocks, maintain coordination and their ability to contract. This condition typically affects the athletes and is considered to be...
