Bone healing

in the foot, such as to the tendon that supports the arch (posterior tibial tendon). Loose tendons or ligaments in the foot. A wearing down of the arch over time. Injury to bones in the foot. An abnormality in the bones of the foot called tarsal coalition. This happens when two or more bones in the foot are joined together (fused) before birth. RISK FACTORS This condition is more likely to…

in essence, is a joint which is formed by the union of three major bones is supported by ligaments. Connected to the bones by tendons, muscles move those bones in several ways. The bones that create the elbow are included:  Humerus: This long bone extends from the shoulder socket and joins the radius and ulna to form the elbow.  Radius: This forearm bone runs from the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist.  Ulna: This forearm bone will run from the elbow to the “pinkie” side of the wrist.…

many of the same bones and limbs. For example, using the human as a comparison, the other animals also share some semblance of having a humerus, ulna, radius, carpal, metacarpal, and phalanges. 2. Are the bones of the limbs arranged in a similar or in a very different way in each animal? The bones of the limbs are arranged in a very similar way in each animal because they…

also suffering for tendon ruptures due to the rubbing against eroded bone. • Inflammation occur. • Pain, swelling and limited range of motion is the result of the inflammation. • Swelling and rope-like thickening occurs at the extensor…

The lumbar area is an intricate collection of muscles, ligaments around the spine, nerves, discs and tissues. There is no specific age for lower lumbar pain. Most persons will suffer from some sort of back pain during their life time. The back has the important function of proving structural support, movement and protection. Every wonder what causes back pain in the first place? Listed below are some of the major culprits. (1) Lumbar Strain: A ligament, tendon or muscle is over stretched…

In Perthes disease, the resultant femoral head deformity may lead to abnormal mechanical function of the hip. The morphology of the proximal femur after healed Perthes disease is the single most important factor predicting the long-term outcome. [9, 14, 20] Typically, the deformities include a high-riding greater trochanter, a short femoral neck, and an aspherical femoral head-neck junction. Complex deformities of the proximal femur can cause both intra-articular and extra-articular…

When the remains of an individual are well preserved a bioarchaeologist may be able to infer what types of activates that individual may have been apart by examining different physical marks on the bones. This is known as markers of activity. Of course a bioarchaeologist will not have full data records to back up their claims but according to Larsen, author of Bioarchaeology, Interpreting Behavior from the Human Skeleton, human remains as a collective have plenty of information to allow…

The human body is made up of a variety of cells, tissues, organs and an organ system. Diseases can affect any component of this structural hierarchy. Diseases that affect certain tissues such as cartilage and bones are largely responsible for the pain and immobility many humans can suffer from. Osteoarthritis, a cartilage disease, is the most common form of arthritis. It can affect any joint in the human body, such as the hip, knee, spine, and joints in the fingers. Osteoarthritis results in the…

The distal tibiofibular syndesmosis consists of 4 ligaments and the interosseous membrane. The ligaments are the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament, the interosseus ligament (thickened distal portion of interosseous membrane), and the posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament and its distal portion, which constitutes the inferior transverse ligament.3 Disruption of these structures can lead to syndesmotic instability as well as diastasis of the fibula from the tibia, which results in…

Position Statement Magnesium vs. Calcium for Bone Health The other day author Ms. New covered with coworkers about human bones. One of Ms. News’s co-workers incidentally broke her arm during vacation. Each person reflected upon when they had broken their bones. The conversation sparked an interest in Ms. New about bone health. Often people consider the structure of the muscle and fat built into the body. However, many people are oblivious to bone health. The bones have the important task to…