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Heel Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
The heel bone (calcaneus) is the largest among all the bones in the foot and bears the maximum impact of body movement. It is protected by a thick covering of fatty tissues which not only protects but also gives it its shape. Heel pain is a common problem that affects people irrespective of age and gender. Causes Running, walking and jumping on uneven or hard surfaces Wearing shoes that do not provide adequate support Being overweight Stepping on a hard or pointed object Direct injury to the heel bone Formation of bony outgrowths or heel spurs Diabetes Sprains or strains which...
Wrist Fracture: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Wrist fracture or Distal Radius Fracture is a medical term used to denote a broken wrist. The human wrist comprises of 8 small bones which are together joined with the two bones of the forearm, ulna and the radius. Breakage or crack in any of these ten bones is referred to as a wrist fracture. Most of the wrist fractures involve the breaking of the radius bone and are termed as the Distal Radius Fracture. Fractures increase the risk of Osteoarthritis in the affected joint if not treated properly. Causes A direct fall on an outstretched hand Physical combat Automobile accident...
Treatment Options For Sciatica
The nerve roots that branch out towards the base of the spine together form the sciatic nerve which begins near the lower back and extends into the legs, feet and toes. Sciatica is a medical condition which causes pain, numbness and tingling sensation radiating from one side of the buttock downwards into the legs and feet. It generally affects only one side of the body Causes Spinal Stenosis - narrowing of the spinal canal Development of bone spurs in the spine Herniated Disc Arthritis Compression of the nerve root Pregnancy Injuries to the spine Degenerative disc disease...
Shoulder Fracture: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
The shoulder joint attaches the arms to the body and comprises of three main bones- Scapula or the shoulder blade, Clavicle or the collar bone and the Humerus which is the upper part of the arm bone. Several ligaments, tissues, nerves, muscles, tendons and tissues connect these bones as well as enabling their movement. These bones form three important joints within the shoulder namely; the sternoclavicular, the glenohumeral and the acromioclavicular joints. A fracture may disrupt the functioning of any of these joints and can result in physical discomfort as well as loss of...
Drop Foot Treatment: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Drop Foot, also referred to as the Peroneal Nerve Injury, is a neuromuscular disorder that affects a person’s ability to lift his/her foot at the ankle joint. The peroneal nerve branches out from the sciatic nerve (located in the lower back) and is responsible for providing sensation to the frontal and top part of the feet besides the sides of the legs. It stimulates the muscles in the legs which help in lifting the ankle and toes in upward direction. This nerve passes through the outer part of the legs and hencecan get easily injured. Drop Foot is considered to be a symptom...
