Tarsal Tunnel is a constricted passage between the anklebone and ligaments that stretches across the foot. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition characterized by the compression of posterior tibial nerve in the Tarsal Tunnel. The condition is known as Posterior Tibial...
Calcaneus Fracture is one of the most common fractures of tarsal bone occurring due to a high-energy collision. Calcaneus or heel bone connects the talus and cuboid bones. This connection forms the subtalar joint, which is crucial for normal foot functions such as...
Total joint replacement is a common surgical procedure involving the removal of a damaged joint and substituting it with a prosthetic one. The most commonly replaced joints are hip, knee and shoulder, although the procedure can also be performed on elbow, foot, ankle...
Achilles tendon is a tissue connecting the heel bone to the calf muscles at the exterior of the lower leg. It is used while walking, running, or jumping. Constant and rigorous physical activity can cause overuse injuries and degeneration of the tissue, a condition...
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...
