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Piriformis Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Piriformis Syndrome refers to a neuromuscular disorder that affects the Piriformis muscle located in the buttock. This muscle begins at the lower spine and connects it to the femur (thigh bone) with the sciatic nerve running beneath it. The Piriformis muscle enables the rotation of the hip and forward leg movement. The syndrome is a result of stress or irritation caused to the muscle which, in turn, compresses the underlying sciatic nerve. It may lead to pain, spasm or numbness in the buttock radiating downwards to the thigh, lower leg and calf muscles. It is a complex medical...
Adolescent Scoliosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Adolescent Scoliosis is a common form of Scoliosis affecting children between the age group of 9 and 15 years. In this condition, the bones of the spine rotate in such a manner that it appears like the letter ‘C’ or ‘S’ instead of a straight line. It generally affects the thoracic spine (upper or middle parts) but can also occur in the lumbar spine (lower). Adolescent Scoliosis can have physiological, aesthetic as well as long- term health problems if the degree of curve increases over the time. Causes The exact cause for the onset of Adolescent Scoliosis is usually not known...
Acquired Adult Flatfoot: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
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, becomes dysfunctional. This tendon is largely responsible for maintaining the foot’s alignment, arch and a proper gait. AAFD is termed progressive because the process of flattening occurs over a period of time and starts affecting the other soft tissues in the ankle as well as foot. The condition may start with pain in...
Mallet Finger: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
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 flexor tendons allow them to bend. Mallet Finger occurs when the extensor tendon gets dislocated or torn, leading to deformity in the joint. Causes The condition usually occurs when the ball hits the finger with a sudden force and damages the tendons that straighten the fingers. As a result, the tip of the finger...
Adult Spondylolisthesis In The Low Back
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 lower back and legs. Mainly, there are two types of Spondylolisthesis that can be seen in adults: Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: It occurs due to degenerative wear and tear of the spinal vertebrae. Changes in the normal spine anatomy lead to buckling of the discs and may subsequently loosen the vertebra,...