Joint replacement

posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). The presented picture shows the tibia being pushed back posteriorly. The PCL, within the knee joint, prevents posterior translation of the tibia bone related to the femur bone (Moore et., al, 2014). If the PCL is torn, then the tibia can move backward too much leading to instability of the knee. The knee joint serves as a hinge joint that connects the femur to the tibia allowing for flexion, extension, and minimal internal/external rotation. The tibial…

Plantar Fasciitis is the number one leading cause in foot pain. The plantar fascia is a flat ligament that connects the heel bone (Calcaneus) to the toes and it also helps to support the arches underneath both of the feet. When the plantar fascia gets pulled or inflamed then you will feel the bottom middle of your foot pulling or stretching out and will usually hurt. It will usually hurt most when you are walking or standing to put pressure on the foot. Most athletes or middle aged people who…

Volleyball is competitive, as are all sports, and can be dangerous if the techniques are not done correctly. One of the most common injuries in volleyball is an ankle sprain. The ankle contains 14 bones and 3 ligaments, that can be broken and torn. Another injury that can occur when playing volleyball is the tear of ligaments in the knee or ACL. Although knee damages are a big injury while playing volleyball, sprained ankles are more common because players often land on the outside part of…

patient’s pain might be caused by an intra-articular or extra-articular problem and may be the result of his injury or not. Thus, the differential diagnosis for his chronic ankle pain is quite broad. Because there are so many potential causes for joint pain, every new patient who comes to the rheumatology clinic needs a thorough history and a physical examination. During the history, I encourage the patient to tell the…

is an inflammation and swelling of the cartilage and lining of the joints, generally accompanied by an increase in the fluid in the joints. Arthritis is a disabling and occasionally crippling disease afflicting almost 40 million Americans. Although the prevalence of and pain associated with arthritis increases with age, all people from infancy to middle age have the potential to have the disease. Because the feet have 33 joints that can be afflicted by arthritis, and there is no way to avoid…

A muscle tear refers to muscle fibers being damage (Virginia 2013). A tear in the gastrocnemius can cause great risk of injury since the gastrocnemius is located between the knee and ankle joint (Virginia 2013). This can be cause by direct trauma to the calf region or sudden landing on the foot (Medial Head Gastrocnemius 2006). This injury is common in tennis players due to the constant motions of jumping and lunging (Medial Head Gastrocnemius 2006). In the first degree of gastrocnemius tear,…

Osteoarthritis is the most common reason for people to get a knee replacement in the US, and now a better and cheaper form has emerged for knee replacements. 3D knee replacements Many knee replacements are caused by osteoarthritis and researchers have found that a gene called FAAH is higher in people who have osteoarthritis. FAAH is fatty acid amine hydrolase, which is a membrane hydrolase with a single N-terminal transmembrane domain. In the past, the FAAH gene has been directly correlated…

Pitting/discoloration of fingernails and/or toenails - Pain and swelling in one or more joints. Usually the distal joints of the fingers or toes, the wrists, knees or ankles. Some people with psoriatic arthritis may have only one joint affected, while in others it may resemble rheumatoid arthritis (Gardener & Matsen, 2014). Inflammatory forms of arthritis cause prolonged stiffness in the night and morning along with joint swelling and pain and generally improve with activity. Although Mrs.…

Treatment With Osteopathy Osteopathy is an option sort of treatment that uses sensitive strain on specific spots of the body to mitigate uneasiness and alleviate the whole body of specific diseases. It is a comprehensive sort of treatment that can upgrade ordinary and more conventional sorts of restorative medications. Osteon, is removed from the Greek word, which signifies, "bones". Be that as it may, notwithstanding the way that the expression alludes to the bones in the body, osteopathy…

Iontophoresis Tennis Elbow is a condition that commonly affects professional to recreational tennis players. Tennis elbow is referred to as lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) in clinical practice. This study was conducted to test the effectiveness of iontophoresis treatment on patients with LET. Iontophoresis is defined as a treatment that uses an electric charge to move liquid medication into the body or specific targeted area of a muscle or inflamed area. The liquid is known as dexamethasone…