Temporomandibular joint disorder

Pain in this joint can be debilitating and interfere with activities of daily living essential to quality of life. Here is an overview of the joint, causes of problems and types of hip pain treatment. Basic Anatomy The hip joint is a major joint. It is classified as a ball-and-socket joint. The top of the femur (thigh bone) is rounded and fits into a socket in the pelvis. The proper name for the pelvic bone in question is acetabulum. The size and shape of the acetabulum makes this joint one…

Ligaments connect bones together and are made up of grossly parallel, fibrous, dense connective tissue.1 Many ligaments are parts of anatomically inseparable structures known as joint capsules, and this is certainly the case with the wrist. Ligaments often have a more vascular overlying layer termed the "epiligament" covering their surface. This layer is often indistinguishable from the actual ligament and merges into the periosteum of the bone around the attachment sites of the ligament.7…

How to Use a Stirrup Ankle Brace A stirrup ankle brace is a device used to provide stability to an injured ankle so it can heal. It may be put on after an ankle after an ankle injury, such as an ankle strain or sprain, or after a cast around the ankle has been removed. An stirrup ankle brace can be comfortably worn inside most athletic shoes. An ankle brace is made of stiff material that fits under the arch of the foot and goes up the sides of the leg. The liner of the brace may be made of a…

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are located in the knee joint. Those ligaments are being connect the thigh bone which is also known as (femur) and the big bone of the decrease leg (tibia) on the knee joint. The ACL and PCL stabilizes the knee against the front-to-lower back or again-to-front forces with an "X" shape in the knee that . ("ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injuries…

Degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS) with spinal stenosis is one of the leading causes of lower back pain among people over 40 years old. The disorder is characterized by a displacement of one vertebra over the other, typically between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebra of the spine, often leading to distinct signs and symptoms in other areas of the body. Although there are several subtypes of spondylolisthesis, this paper will focus on DS in light of its relevance to today’s maturing patient…

Have you ever felt intense pain at your joints like you are unable to move your joints because of the severe pain that you felt. That pain is extremely painful especially at the big toe followed by whether your knee, ankle, wrist, finger and elbow. The pain may subside in hours to days but you don’t even know what’s the problem. You might start to notice the warmth and swelling at your joint, followed by reddish discoloration…

Brachialis muscle was seen uniformly to be consisting of 2 heads, superficial and deep. The superficial head forming the main bulk of the muscle originated from the anteromedial and anterolateral surface of the middle third of humerus ,embracing the deltoid insertion. In addition it also had attachement to the adjoining part of the lateral intermuscular septum. Its fibers ran vertically and terminated in a thick tendon to be inserted onto the ulnar tuberosity. Fibers of…

that included outer margins of the foot and ankle. A 68kVp, a 3.2mAs and a small FS was selected. The right marker was placed in IR. PACER Patient in a lateral recumbent position, affected side down. Flex affected limb 45°. Center and align ankle joint to CR. The plantar surface of foot is at a right angle. Include distal 1/3rd of tibia-fibula with the calcaneus in lateral profile. Collimate to include distal tibia and fibula and metatarsal area. Tuberosity of 5th metatarsals, navicular and…

Staff, 2017). OA is also referred to as joint failure. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common form of autoimmune arthritis that occurs mainly in the synovial tissue (Murphy, 2017). In normal joints, a firm, rubbery material called cartilage covers the end of each bone. Cartilage provides a smooth, flowing surface for joint motion and acts as a cushion between the bones. In OA, the cartilage breaks down, causing pain, swelling and problems moving the joint (Mayo Clinic, 2017). As this…

What is Plica syndrome? It is an irritation to the synovial membrane in the knee. This irritation is the result of repetitive friction to the tissue. Repetitive friction is due to abnormal forces at the knee, most likely in the kneecap and surrounding musculature, or may be caused by muscular weaknesses or structural abnormalities at the hip or foot, which place increased tension on the knee. “Plica syndrome can also be caused or made worse by increased activities. In some cases, a direct hit…