Boutonniere deformity is a condition of the hand characterized by an abnormal finger position in which the middle joint bends downward while the end of the finger bends backward. This deformity affects the finger joints, particularly the proximal interphalangeal joint...
A tibial plateau fracture is a serious injury commonly observed in athletes. It refers to a crack or breaks in the upper portion of the tibia, or shinbone. The tibial plateau is divided into the medial and lateral condyles, with the lateral plateau more commonly...
Femur, the thighbone, is the strongest, longest and heaviest bone in the human body. The straight part of the femur is called the shaft. A femoral shaft fracture is a break that occurs along this long, central portion of the thighbone. These fractures are typically...
Plantar fibromatosis is a rare medical disorder marked by the growth of benign tumors under the foot. These tumor-like nodules, known as plantar fibromas, are noncancerous and do not pose a serious health threat, though they may cause discomfort. They develop on the...
Overlapping toes are a common toe deformity where one toe crosses over or rests on top of the toe next to it. The condition most often involves the fifth toe (pinky toe) or the second toe, and it may be present at birth or develop gradually as toe alignment changes...
