The Lovely Bones

WHAT IS IT & WHAT CAUSES IT? Runner's knee - or patellofemoral pain - is a condition caused by continual heavy stress on the knees, which is common in physically demanding activities such as running, jumping, skiing, cycling and playing soccer. It causes a dull, aching pain either under or around the front of the knee. The pain can be felt walking up or down stairs, kneeling, squatting or sitting for a long time with knees bent. Runner's knee refers to a number of conditions which may cause…

the spine in the upper back has an excessive curvature. Kyphosis can occur at any age, it's most common in older women, it often occurs after osteoporosis (weakens bones) weakens spinal bones to the point that they crack and compress kyphosis are seen in infants or teens due to malformation of the spine or wedging of the spinal bones over time. Kyphosis occurs when the vertebrae in the upper back become more wedge-shaped. This deformity can be caused by a variety of problems, including…

When a patient dorsiflexes the foot, put simply this can be defined as flexion of the foot in an upward movement or direction which occurs at the ankle. If you imagine the foot being in a horizontal position, the toes are higher than the heel when the foot is in this position. As a result of injury or scar tissue that can build up along the fascia of overused muscles, a loss of range of motion within the foot is often seen amongst many patients. This often leads to inefficient and compromised…

ideal for environmental and external pressures of bone. The flexibility should assist with movement. Because it is a bio-composite, it contains the properties of multiple scaffolds, giving it a wide range of its protection of the bone. It is also a fast growing material; therefore there is an abundance that can be used as substitutes. The hollow vessels within the bamboo allow for there to be cell proliferation and vascularization to occur, as bone is being regenerated. In terms of its…

1. In the presentation conducted by Dr. Tracey Rogers (2015), the purpose of a forensic anthropologist was to determine if the bones found in the cemetery had any forensic significance, since only a forensic anthropologist can determine this. 2a. Dr. Tracey Rogers (2015) stated in Ontario, forensic anthropologist serve as consultants for Ontario Forensic Pathology Service in regards to autopsies. b. The police, a pathologist or a coroner may request involvement of a forensic anthropologist…

and the physical shape of the thoracic vertebrae are the most rigid because they connect the ribcage and torso to the spine. Thoracic vertebrae are the only vertebrae to aid in protecting the inner organs. Lumbar Vertebrae are the largest spinal bones, their size aids in supporting the majority of upper body weight, and allows for twisting and bending. Intervertebral discs are shock absorbing cartilage in…

Carpal tunnel syndrome affects the hand and harm, causing numbness, tingling, and a variety of other symptoms. It is caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist. Many factors can contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome such as the anatomy of the wrist, other underlying health problems, and possibly patters of hand use. The carpal tunnel, a narrow passage way that protects a main hand nerve - the median nerve, is located on the palm side of the wrist. Compression of that nerve causes numbness, tingling,…

Skating injuries have increased with the rise in popularity of the sport and the injury pattern can be expected to have changed with the development of both skateboard tricks and the materials used for skateboarding construction (Skateboarding injuries of today, 2001; L Forsman, A Eriksson) Longboard and skateboard injuries by Glenn keays and Alex Dumas (2014) compare the types and causes of longboarding related injuries to those associated with skateboarding. In this…

implants actually restore bone loss and look and function like natural teeth. Dental implants are a long-term solution to tooth loss and may last the rest of your life. The most common type of implant is the endosteal implant. The implant is a titanium screw that is implanted into your jawbone just like a natural tooth. After a few weeks or months, your bone grows around the screw…

Introduction Patellar dislocation occurs when your kneecap (patella) slips out of its normal position. The patella is located in a groove in front of the lower end of your thighbone (femur). This groove is called the patellofemoral groove. It usually occurs toward the outside of the leg. What are the causes? This condition is caused by: Force. Sports injuries. Twisting the knee when the foot is planted. What increases the risk? This condition is more like to occur in: Women. People who play…