Lateral epicondylitis (Tennis elbow)
Non-specific inflammation characterized by pain and tenderness at the lateral epicondyle of the humerus (at the origin of extensor muscles of the forearm). The condition is seen in tennis players …
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Cerebral palsy
Non progressive motor disorders caused by damage or maldevelopment of the brain that occurs prenatally, peri-natally or postnatally. Although the lesion won’t worsen with time, simultaneous development of brain and …
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Osteoarthritis Of Knee Joint
Osteoarthritis is a complex, active, degenerative joint disease involving bone, cartilage, synovium, ligament, surrounding muscles and surrounding affected joint. It is an age related wear and tear of joints. It …
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PLANTAR FASCIITIS
Anatomy- The plantar fascia is a band of fibrous connective tissue which originates from the periosteum of the medial tubercle of the calcaneus and extends to all five metatarsal heads. …
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ACL Injury
The ACL is a unique structure and one of the most important ligaments to knee stability. The anterior cruciate ligament extends superiorly, posteriorly, and laterally, twisting on itself as it …
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Breast cancer
Breast– a cosmetic organ of the body,used as a food source for infants. It can become life threatening in cases where breast cancer develops. Breast cancer- Carcinoma developing in the …
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Nerve injury
Neurons don’t multiply during lifetime but cutting or crushing of nerve fibers can lead to damage, undergo repair and become functional. Damage to neurons is variable depending upon extent of …
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Fracture of neck of femur (intracapsular)
Pathoanatomy- These are displaced with external rotation of distal fragments and proximal migration. Mechanism- Depending upon age of patient- Children- uncommon Adults- severe injury Elder- occur due to trivial fall, …
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Bronchial Asthma
Bronchial Asthma A chronic inflammatory disease characterized by hyper responsiveness and reversible obstruction of the airway. It is an allergic reaction of type 1 hypersensitivity Pathophysiology- Triggering agents Drug Infection …
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