Glenohumeral joint

measures are typically applied when the tendon is only partially torn, as well as elderly patients who are less likely to put much burden on the tendon in the future (Nowak, 2012). These measures include a temporary immobilization of the affected foot joint in a special cast or boot. These boots are equipped with an elevation in the heel part of the boot that promotes the healing the ruptured tendon; furthermore, with this boot the patient may put weight onto the foot earlier (Nowak, 2012). In…

mobility for patients with hip pain and joint deterioration. The implant contains two parts, both made of Cobalt-Chromium alloy. The top portion of the implant is spherical, which looks like half of a ball, with a thin cylindrical stem that branches out of the spherical piece. The parts are the acetabular cup and the femoral head. Discussion Acetabular Cup The acetabular cup is a part of a partial hip prosthesis that is inserted into the acetabulum, or hip joint and used as a socket. The…

POP! Your ACL just snaps in half. The pain is unbearable. It feels like your knee is just hanging because nothing is holding the back part of your knee together. You are scared to get the MRI results back because it is a huge setback. “You’ve torn your ACL.” Those are words an athlete never wants to hear. What is Your ACL? You may be wondering what your ACL is and what it does? Your ACL is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament. It is one of the four ligaments that stabilizes your knee so there is no…

ACL injuries are amongst the most widespread knee injuries. The ACL, which stands for anterior cruciate ligament, is a ligament in the knee that joins the upper leg bone with the lower leg bone. While minor ACL tears can sometimes heal on their own with time, a more severe tear can require a lot of orthopedic rehab. Keeping your body strong and flexible will give you more control over your body’s movements and will help prevent the chance of injury. There are three important habits people can…

Calf strains are a very well known problem for runners, soccer and basketball players, gymnasts, and dancers, and even more common in athletes who are advancing in age. The calf muscle consists of nine different muscles; the gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris muscles attach onto the heel bone and they all work together to produce the upward and downward motion of the foot (calf raise). The other six muscles cause knee, toe, and foot movements in different directions, however those muscles are…

Subluxation Biceps tendon subluxation is an injury to the shoulder area. The biceps muscle is located on the front side of the upper arm. When this muscle contracts, it causes the forearm to bend at the elbow joint. Biceps muscle contraction also assists in raising the arm at the shoulder joint. The place on a muscle where it attaches to a bone is called a tendon. Biceps muscles have three tendons. One tendon attaches at the elbow, and the other two attach at the shoulder. One of the tendons…

Marc Gasol - rewrite Who would have thought that the reliable center of Memphis Grizzlies named Marc Gasol will suffer a broken foot injury while playing against Portland Trail Blazers? He immediately had a successful surgery to repair the broken bone in his right foot. Broken Foot injury If the bone of your foot has a crack or fracture, it is called a broken foot injury. This injury needs attention and proper medication to avoid complications. The human foot is composed of 26 bones and is…

is the most frequently injured body part in dance, as seen through studies claiming its comprising of 27%-49% of all injuries in ballet, modern, flamenco, and tap dancers, with experience being a factor (ANKLE AND FOOT INJURIES IN DANCERS). Ankle joint compression forces have been calculated to endure five times one’s body weight while walking and nine…

Joint pains and inflammation causes Knee is that largest joint in the body. The knee is located at the juncture of three bones, the femur, the tibia and the patella. The femur (the upper leg bone) and the tibia (the shinbone) are connected by the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments. The joint is cushioned by the meniscus, a tough cartilage material, during movement. The patella (or kneecap) is a small bone, encased in tendons, that glides up and down in the groove on the top of the femur…

from sliding too far forward in relation to the femur bone and provides stability to the knee joint in sagittal plane movements. Injuries to the ACL are very common in individuals who have the knee in an awkward position such as stopping suddenly while jogging or sprinting, a rapid change in direction, and an abnormal landing stance that leaves the knee joint locked. Your ACL can be injured if your knee joint is bent backward, twisted, or bent side to side. The chance of injury is higher if more…