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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Physiotherapy in orthopedic conditions
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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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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Fracture Healing
Fracture Healing is mineralisation of mesenchymal tissue or new bone formation by the process of regeneration and repair. Fracture healing is majorly of two types- Primary union When fracture can …
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