Acro-osteolysis Causes and Features
Acro-osteolysis is an osteolysis of the distal phalanges of the hands and feet. It can affect the terminal tuft [transverse acro-osteolysis] or the shaft of the distal phalanx (band acro-osteolysis)....
View ArticleHemarthrosis Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Hemarthrosis is a medical term for bleeding into the joint cavity. It literally means blood in the joint. Acute hemarthrosis can occur with trauma or as a complication of blood disorders such as...
View ArticleAccessory Navicular Bone and Accessory Navicular Syndrome
Accessory navicular bone or os tibiale externum, or os naviculare accessorium, is a large accessory ossicle [small bone] that can be present adjacent to the medial side of the navicular bone. The...
View ArticleAnkle Pain Causes and Treatment
Ankle pain can originate in ankle joint or surrounding tissues. The ankle joint is a weight-bearing hinged joint and ankle pain can be caused by injury or disease of the ankle joint or surrounding...
View ArticleScapular Winging – Causes, Types and Treatment
Scapular winging or winged scapula refers to a dysfunction involving the stabilizing muscles of the scapula resulting in imbalance and abnormal motion of the scapula and causing protrusion or...
View ArticleSerratus Anterior Paralysis [Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy]
Serratus anterior paralysis is a condition that characterized by pain, loss of shoulder movement and winging of scapula owing to damage or injury of the long thoracic nerve. This nerve evolves from the...
View ArticleNew Recomendations for Exercise in Arthritis [EULAR 2018]
There is no doubt that patients with osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis are benefited by regular exercises. In fact, recommending physical activity is the standard of care in the management of...
View ArticleDeltoid Fibrosis or Deltoid Contracture
Deltoid fibrosis is a condition where intramuscular fibrous bands within lead to contractures and stiffness of the shoulder joint. Deltoid fibrosis is part of the fibrotic conditions affecting both...
View ArticleDiabetic Lumbosacral Plexopathy
Diabetic Lumbosacral Plexopathy is a condition where proximal neuropathy occurs in nerves and often involves roots of lumbosacral plexus. It is also called lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy. It is...
View ArticleOs Vesalianum – The Accessory Bone of Fifth Metatarsal
What is Os Vesalianum Os vesalianum pedis is an accessory bone of the foot located proximal to the fifth metatarsal and found within the peroneus brevis tendon. It is a rare occurrence. The reported...
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