Acquired Adult Flatfoot Deformity (AAFD), or Pes Planus, refers to a condition characterized by a progressive flattening or collapse of the arch of the foot. It generally occurs when the posterior tibial tendon, a muscle that attaches the ankle and the midfoot,...
Mallet Finger, or Baseball Finger, is a common sports injury to the tendons in the outermost joint in the finger. Tendons are tissues that connect the muscles to the bones and help in movement. The extensor tendons are those that keep the fingers straight while the...
Spondylolisthesis is a traumatic injury that occurs when a vertebra slips forward over an underlying bone. The condition usually occurs as a result of age related degeneration of the spine. Also known as Lumbar Spondylolisthesis, it can cause mild to severe pain in...
The spinal cord comprises of a group of nerves that travel from the base of the skull down to the back. A spinal injury occurs when any of the parts of these nerves are damaged, leading to a loss of strength, sensation and decreased functioning of body parts below the...
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four knee ligaments that provide support and stability to the joint. A sudden change in direction or pivot on a locked knee can cause the ACL to tear, thus, causing pain. The injury is most commonly seen in athletes...
