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Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter Disease (OSD) is an inflammatory disorder of the knee joint that affects adolescents who actively participate in sports activities. The inflammation typically occurs at the point within the knee joint where the patellar tendon is attached to the shin bone. Adolescents experience growth spurts due to the development of tendons, bones, muscles and ligaments. Physical activity, such as running and jumping, further increases the pressure on the joints and leads to inflammation. Growing children have special growth plates that are covered by the tibial tubercle, a...
Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture
Biceps, also termed as the biceps brachii, refers to the thick muscle that lies in front part of the upper arm. It is connected both to the shoulder and the elbow by two different tendons that help attach muscles to the bones. The tendons are made up of collagen which gives them flexibility and high tensile strength. The tendon that attaches the biceps muscle to the elbow is called the Distal Biceps Tendon. It connects the biceps to the radius bone which forms a part of the forearm. Tearing of this tendon and its detachment from the bone is referred to as Distal Biceps Tendon...
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy, also known as hydrotherapy, is a technique that involves a set of exercises and movements performed in a pool, preferably heated, to provide relief from certain physical disorders and ailments. An aquatic therapy session may last up to 30-40 minutes depending upon patient‘s medical needs and physical abilities. Aquatic therapy is helpful in treating the following conditions: Neuromuscular and skeletal disorders Pain and inflammation Balance and gait problems Postural deficits Orthopedic conditions such as Arthritis, back pain, spinal injury etc. Sore or...
Pelvic Fracture: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
The pelvis is a structure of bones - coccyx, hip bones and sacrum located between the base of the spine and legs. The hip bones are further divided into the pubis, ilium and the ischium. The pelvis forms a bowl-like cavity which contains as well as protects the reproductive organs, bladder and bowels. A break or crack in any of these bones is termed as Pelvic Fracture. The injury is often accompanied by damage to the ligaments as well. It can be classified as follows. Stable Fracture - Fractures or cracks in the pelvis ring caused by a low energy force which does not disrupt...
Glenoid Labrum Tear
The shoulder is a typical ball and socket joint where the humerus (rounded part of the upper arm bone) rests in the socket called glenoid. The humerus is much larger than the socket and a layer of soft tissue called labrum lines the inner part of the socket which creates additional space for the humerus to fit in, which helps in keeping the joint stable. Many ligaments join the bone and muscles within this socket. Tearing of this soft tissue lining is termed as the Glenoid Labrum Tear. Such tears mostly occur above or below the middle section of the labrum. In some cases, they...