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Spinal Compression Fracture CAUSES These kinds of fractures happen when force is applied to a length of the spine. They are often caused by a sudden, wrenching move, injury, or fall. RISK FACTORS SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS The main symptom is pain in the back. This pain may spread to the abdomen, the buttocks, and down the leg into the foot. DIAGNOSIS To diagnose a spinal compression fracture, your health care provider will: Do a physical exam. Ask about your symptoms and what happened…

Knee Pain, Pediatric Knee pain in children and adolescents is common. It can be caused by many things, including: Growing. Using the knee too much (overuse). A tear or stretch in the tissues that support the knee. A bruise. A hip problem. A tumor. A joint infection. A kneecap conditions common in children, such as Osgood-Schlatter disease, patella-femoral syndrome, or Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome. Muscular irritation or strain in the legs. Knee…

Pathophysiology Tinea pedis, or athlete’s foot, is the term used for a dermatophyte infection of the sole of the foot and interdigital spaces (Porth, 2015). This infection is most commonly caused by Trichophyton rubrum, initially endemic to a small region of Southeast Asia. Dermatophytes are fungi that require keratin for growth. The fungus that causes tinea pedis falls under this umbrella. Other causes of tinea pedis include: Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Epidermophyton floccosum. The…

The knee joint is a synovial joint which falls under the bicondylar type that allows for extension and flexion, as well as minimal lateral and medial rotation (Marieb & Hoehn, 2007). It is recognized as one of the major joints that bear the body’s weight and enhance the person’s stability (Sobotta & Figge, 1974). It functions in conjunction with the ankle and hip joints so as to create an erect posture and aid in stable body movement. The main movements that facilitate the movement of the knee…

At Home Care and Seniors with Easy Bruising As we get older several things in our body change. One of the most apparent is our skin. Because the skin cells don't replicate at fast, the skin becomes thinner. It also becomes drier and loses its elasticity. The blood vessels near the skin's surface also become more fragile and are damaged more easily. When these blood vessels are broken blood leaks out and appears as a black and blue mark on the skins surface. We call this a bruise. The body will…

VARIATION IN LOCATION OF GREATER PALATINE FORAMEN IN DRY HUMAN SKULL. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION The position of the greater palatine foramen varies between standard anatomy texts and various anthropometric studies . This study was done to locate the position of the foramen in relation to the maxillary molars in dry human skulls in Indian population.This study also examined the greater palatines foramen and its distance from the mid palatine suture. AIM To measure the variation in…

Dental crowns that are carefully maintained may last a number of years until you need to get them refitted by your dentist. Once of the most reasons why dental reasons need to be replaced is because they crack. Dental crowns can crack due to a number of reasons, including high-impact sports. Repeated dental crown replacements in a short span of time can be costly and can lead to more damaged to the already decayed tooth that is beneath the crown. The best way to protect your dental crown from…

Athletic injuries are common in sports. They can happen in all different types of athletes. Some injuries can be very dangerous or not bother someone at all. It can depend on what happened, how it happened, or how severe the injury was. Some injuries can cause major difficulties in the future and/or even ruin someones sports career. Hip bursitis is a common problem in athletes. It causes pain in the hip and on the outside of the upper thigh. The bursa is a sac filled with fluid that allows a…

Which Way Do You Roll? Understanding Pronation and Supination If you have frequent problems with your feet, especially if you're a runner, you may want to see a podiatrist for a gait evaluation. It's possible your feet roll to one side or the other, and this can lead to several different foot ailments. If your foot rolls to the inside the condition is called overpronation. If it rolls to the outside, it is called oversupination. Here is a look at how these two gait abnormalities differ and how…

Talipes equinovarus (club foot) is a congenital deformity; it is a relatively common occurring in approximately 1:1000 births. Developed of the foot is deformed when compared to the relationship to the leg. The Achilles tendon and posterior ankle are contracted and the foot is inverted and rotated in relationship to the leg. People with this deformity will have excessive pressure on the lateral portion of the foot, due to its abnormal positioning. Patient’s conditions • Excessive swelling…