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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Introduction A finger dislocation occurs when the bones of a finger are forced out of their normal position, often due to a sudden impact, fall, or sports injury. It typically…
Thumb Arthritis: What is it? Thumb arthritis develops when the cartilage that cushions your thumb joints begins to degrade and wear out. Osteoarthritis is the term for this kind of…