What is a Clubfoot (Congenital Talipes Equino Varus – CTEV)? Congenital Talipes Equinovarus, another name for clubfoot, is a complicated congenital foot deformity that, if left untreated, can make walking uncomfortable and difficult for a person. It is described as a malformation involving soft and bone tissues in the forefoot, midfoot, and hindfoot that is…
“Wrist drop” is a medical condition characterized by weakness or paralysis of the muscles that control wrist extension, resulting in the inability to lift the hand or extend the wrist properly. This condition can occur due to various underlying causes, including nerve damage, trauma, compression of nerves, or certain medical conditions such as radial nerve…
What is a De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons in the wrist and base of the thumb. It takes the name Fritz de Quervain in honor of the Swiss surgeon who discovered the condition in 1895. Overview Definition: De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a type of tendon injury…
Acute pain is a fundamental sensation experienced by individuals as a result of injury, disease, or trauma. Unlike chronic pain, which persists over an extended period, acute pain typically has a sudden onset and is often temporary. What is Pain? When something hurts, it produces pain, which is an uncomfortable or unpleasant sensation. Pain is…
What is a Chronic Pain? Chronic pain refers to persistent pain that lasts for weeks, months, or even years, beyond the typical healing time for an injury or illness. The pain may never go away or it may only occasionally occur. It could occur in any place in your body. Chronic pain can make it…
Sciatica is caused by irritation, inflammation, compression, or pinching of one or more nerves that run down your legs and down your lower back. The sciatic nerve is located in the rear of the leg. It supplies the back of the knee and the muscles of the lower leg. The sciatic nerve also senses the…
Overview Trigger finger is a condition where a finger becomes stuck in a bent position, and may suddenly straighten with a snapping motion. The ring finger and thumb are commonly affected, although any finger can be involved. This issue arises when the tendon controlling the finger cannot smoothly move within its sheath. Swelling in the…
Introduction Thumb pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including overuse, injury, arthritis, or underlying medical conditions. Thumb pain can result from several medical problems. The exact place of the pain, its intensity, and how frequently it occurs can all influence its cause. Medication and physical therapy are common forms of treatment. Periodic thumb…
What is a Quadriceps Tendonitis? Quadriceps tendonitis, also known as patellar tendonitis or jumper’s knee, is a common overuse injury that affects the tendon connecting the quadriceps muscles to the patella (kneecap). It often occurs in athletes who participate in sports that involve jumping, such as basketball, volleyball, and track and field. The knee joint…
What is a Femoral Neuropathy? Femoral neuropathy refers to damage or dysfunction of the femoral nerve, a major nerve in the leg that originates from the lumbar plexus of the lower back (specifically from the second, third, and fourth lumbar nerves). The femoral nerve is one of the biggest nerves in the body. It begins…
