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Discoid Meniscus: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Meniscus is a wedge-shaped piece of cartilage present between the knee bones. It enables the knee to bend or straighten, provides a cushioning effect within the joint and protects the articular cartilage that lines the bones. There are two menisci in each knee - medial meniscus (on the inner side of the knee) and lateral meniscus (lies on outer side of the joint). These are attached to the bones by the meniscofemoral ligament. Discoid Meniscus is a rare orthopedic condition that occurs when the meniscus attains a half-moon or oval shape and thickens up. In most cases, the...
Bennett’s Fracture
Bennet’s fracture can be defined as a crack or break in the first carpometacarpal joint at the base of the thumb. This is the point where the metacarpal bone of the thumb meets one of the eight carpal bones, trapezium, that forms the wrist. The cartilage that covers it helps in the extensive movement of the thumb and maintains joint stability. In most cases, Bennet’s fracture causes this ligament to get detached from the bones, leading to a dislocation of the carpometacarpal joint. If not treated properly, the injury may result in loss of functionality, thumb weakness and the...
Hip Dislocation
Hip Dislocation is a traumatic injury that occurs when the top rounded part of the femur moves out of the pelvic socket known as acetabulum. The injury mainly occurs due to high impact car accidents. If not treated immediately, it may cease the blood supply to the top of the thigh bone, leading to permanent damage. In most cases, Hip Dislocation also involves injury to the ligaments, muscles, labrum, soft tissues and nerves in the joint. Hip Dislocation may be classified as: Anterior Dislocation: This involves forward rotation of the leg with the hip slightly bent. Posterior...
Congenital Scoliosis
Congenital Scoliosis can be defined as a sideways curvature of the spine due to a deformity present at birth. This means that the child’s spinal cord did not develop properly doing the initial four to five months of fetal growth. The condition is characterized by a twisted or rotated spine, which usually resembles the letter ‘C’ or ‘S’. Though the deformity is innate, the symptoms may not become apparent until the child attains adolescence. Causes One or more of the spinal vertebrae may form partially or completely fail to develop Bones may not get separated as they should be...
Femoral Fracture
The femur or thigh bone is the longest bone in the human body which begins near the hip and extends straight to the knee. A break/crack or displacement along the straight part of the femur (known as femoral shaft) is termed as Femoral Fracture. The injury can be classified into: Displaced Fracture - It involves change in alignment of a part of the bone Open Fracture - A bone may break and protrude out of the skin. Such fractures may cause damage to the surrounding muscles, ligaments, tendons etc. and can also lead to infections Closed Fracture - It involves breaking of the...
