Osteoarthritis

There have been Many theories on the etiology of idiopathic clubfoot including vascular deficiencies [34], environmental factors, in utero positioning [23], abnormal muscle insertions [9], and genetic factors [28, 30]. Of the multi-factorial factors associated with the origin, genetic factors appear to a role as suggested by the 33% concordance of identical twins and the fact that about 25% of cases are familial. Ponseti method (popularised by Ignacio Ponseti) of treatment of clubfoot involves…

Sometimes, as we age, some parts of our body lose the ability to properly function. In our ankles, the bones and cartilage can break down, causing major discomfort and pain. The most major cause of this is ankle arthritis, when the gliding surface of the talus bone is worn down, and no longer has a smooth surface for joint motion. The ensuing friction between the talus bone and the fibula and tibia bones causes the discomfort and pain. While this isn’t a reversible problem, it is treatable. By…

At the age of two, my parents were woken up one night to the sound of crying and screaming. As they walked into my room they saw my knee was swollen five times its normal size. I was rushed to the hospital and later diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis in my knees and ankles. Growing up kids would always want to play tag or have little races. I could not always keep up with my friends’ antics. Every three, six, or nine months either of my knees or ankles would swell up. I would have an…

Also referred to as tendinitis, tendonitis refers to the irritation or inflammation of a tendon. Tendons are e thick cords that connect bones to muscles in the body. Causes of Tendonitis Tendonitis mostly results from repetitive minor impact on an area or sudden injury. Some of the activities known to cause tendonitis include raking, gardening, cleaning house, carpentry, throwing and pitching, skiing, golfing, playing tennis, painting, scrubbing, and shoveling among others. The wrong posture…

Identification/Classification of Ankylosing Spondylitis The disease is a chronic, inflammatory, and systematic illness. The disease is classified with seronegative spondyloarthritic infections. It is best identified with the inflammatory-back-pain especially on the spine and the sacroiliac joints of the body. It can also affect some of the peripheral tendons and joints and there can be articular manifestations as well. Mostly, it is found in young adults with great genetic features (Khan, 2009).…

Pain in the back of one’s lower half of the leg is often times a result of a calf muscle tear. A torn calf muscle is similar to a torn Achilles, except it occurs higher up on the leg. Calf injuries occur like any other muscle tear, they can be a result of motions such as running and jumping, pushing off too suddenly, excessive over-stretching, or during quick changes of direction. Symptoms can vary with every person. Most include sudden sharp pains in the upper leg, being tender to the touch,…

Middle/ Thoracic Spine The thoracic spine joins the cervical spine and extends down past the bottom of the shoulder blades, where it connects with the lumbar spine. The thoracic spine made up of twelve vertebrae, labelled T1-T12 is built for stability, holding the body upright and providing protection for the vital organs in the chest. The most common cause of thoracic back pain is due to muscular irritation or other soft tissue problems, caused by lack of strength, poor posture, prolonged…

Home » Health » Diseases and Conditions Bursitis - An Unimaginable Joint Pain By Kevin Pederson Aug 17, 2007 It could be one of the worst pains you ever feel in your entire life. Many have to face this pain in an early stage of their lives due to excessive stress put on the joints. The inflammation of bursa is known as bursitis. In our body we have over 150 bursa sacs. These fluid-filled sacs keep the joints lubricated and cushioned between bones and the tendons and muscles near the joints. It…

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease causing the destruction of extracellular space, mainly that of the joints (154). Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory process occurring in the periodontal crevice that is considered a mini joint, in a fluid filled compartment adjacent to the bone (155). Thus both disorders are chronic inflammatory processes occurring in a fluid filled tissue adjacent to the bone, which is then gradually eroded. An association between periodontitis and rheumatoid…

Assessment of the Injured Ankle I. Injury Situation: A female volleyball player was in practice and was involved in a blocking drill. When she made the attempt to block the attacker on the other side of the net, they both landed on the center line causing her to come down on the attacker’s foot. This caused the ankle to roll over the outside of her foot. II. Evaluation of the Injury: pain and swelling is localized to the lateral side of the ankle, some inability to bear weight after injury…