Introduction: Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a condition where the intervertebral discs in the lower back gradually lose hydration and elasticity, leading to reduced cushioning between the vertebrae. This can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Although it’s a natural part of aging, factors like injury, obesity, and genetics can accelerate disc degeneration. Symptoms…
Bone pain and nerve pain differ in their causes, sensations, and characteristics. Bone pain is usually deep, aching, or throbbing and is often linked to fractures, infections, arthritis, or cancer. It worsens with movement or pressure. Nerve pain (neuropathic pain) is typically sharp, burning, tingling, or shooting and results from nerve damage or compression, as…
Introduction: Osteoarthritis braces may help with mobility, function, quality of life, and symptoms. There are several forms of osteoarthritis of the knees, wrists, shoulders, and back. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that can limit movement and cause joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. A medical expert may suggest an assistive device, such as a brace, based…
Pain behind the knee, also known as posterior knee pain, can result from various conditions affecting the muscles, tendons, ligaments, or joints in the area. It may be caused by overuse, injury, or underlying medical conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, or a Baker’s cyst. In some cases, nerve compression or vascular issues can also contribute…
Introduction Pyogenic Flexor Tenosynovitis (PFT) is a bacterial infection of the flexor tendon sheath in the hand, typically caused by Staphylococcus aureus. It results from penetrating trauma, bites, or hematogenous spread. The condition is characterized by Kanavel’s four cardinal signs: finger flexion at rest, fusiform swelling, tenderness along the tendon sheath, and pain with passive…
Introduction: Bone pain is usually deep, dull, or aching and often persists at rest or night, potentially indicating fractures, infections, or conditions like osteoporosis. In contrast, muscle pain tends to be sore, cramping, or throbbing, often worsening with movement and improving with rest or stretching. Muscle pain is commonly due to strain, overuse, or inflammation,…
Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: What is It? Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (sJIA) is a rare but severe form of juvenile arthritis that affects children. Unlike other types, it involves joint inflammation and systemic symptoms such as high fevers, rash, and inflammation of internal organs. Flare-ups of arthritis, fever, and rash in children characterize systemic juvenile…
Psoriatic Arthritis: What Is It? Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory condition that combines joint inflammation (arthritis) with skin lesions of psoriasis. It is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues, leading to joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, often in the fingers, toes, and spine. One frequent condition that affects…
Reactive Arthritis (Reiter’s syndrome): What is it? Reactive Arthritis is an inflammatory joint condition that develops in response to an infection, usually in the urinary tract, intestines, or genitals. It commonly affects the knees, ankles, and feet, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. Other symptoms may include eye inflammation (conjunctivitis), urinary problems, and skin issues. The…
Introduction Post-traumatic elbow stiffness is a condition characterized by reduced range of motion in the elbow joint following an injury, such as fractures, dislocations, or soft tissue damage. It results from scar tissue formation, joint contractures, or heterotopic ossification. Management typically involves physical therapy, stretching, and, in severe cases, surgical intervention to restore mobility and…
