What is a Peripheral Nerve Injury? Peripheral nerve injury causes damage or disruption to the nerves that extend from the spinal cord and brain to the rest of the body, which affects sensation, movement, and motor coordination. The peripheral nervous system is a group of motor and sensory nerves that connect the central nervous system…
What Is Torticollis? Torticollis, commonly known as “wryneck,” is a condition characterized by a twisting or tilting of the neck, resulting in the head being held in an abnormal position. When your infant has torticollis, his head twists and turns to the side due to the muscles in his neck. Also known as Wryneck. It…
Peroneal nerve injury affects the peroneal nerve, which runs through the front of your legs and into your foot and toes. This nerve and its branches sense the tips of your feet and the sides and fronts of your legs. You can also point your toes upward and gain control over the muscles in your front…
What is a Semimembranosus Tendinopathy? Semimembranosus tendinopathy is a condition characterized by pain, inflammation, and dysfunction of the semimembranosus tendon, which is one of the three hamstring muscles located in the posterior thigh. Chronic knee pain is rarely caused by semimembranosus tendinopathy (SMT). Because the condition is not well understood, it could go undiagnosed or…
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…
The sacral plexus is a collection of nerves in the lower back that are near the sacrum. It controls the sensation and movement of the legs, feet, and buttocks. A sacral plexus injury is the result of damage to these nerves. Sacral nerve pain can be caused by physical trauma, especially if the sacral nerve…
Introduction Topamax is a member of the anti-epileptic drug class. It is FDA-approved for the treatment of epileptic disorders and migraine avoidance. One typical negative effect that persons using Topamax for these diseases experience is weight loss. As a result, the potential of Topamax as a weight reduction medication has been assessed in a number…
Exercises for sciatica pain offer a proactive and natural approach to alleviate discomfort and improve mobility for those suffering from this often debilitating condition. Sciatica pain can be quite painful and frequently radiates down the legs and buttocks from the lower back. It happens when irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve passes from the…
