A Cranial Nerve Disorder is a dysfunction of one of the twelve cranial nerves, which originate at the base of the brain, travel via openings in the skull, and supply various areas of the head, neck, and trunk. These conditions can result in facial paralysis, tingling, numbness, weakness, or pain, including in the eyes. The cranial…
What is a Hemorrhagic Stroke? To identify the early indicators of a stroke, always remember to think quickly: Types of Hemorrhagic Stroke One of the following variables may lead to a hemorrhagic stroke: Symptoms of Hemorrhagic Stroke How can you recognize the symptoms of a hemorrhagic stroke? A hemorrhagic stroke may present with one or…
What is a Scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine that causes abnormal twisting. The rib cage on one side of the body may protrude more than usual due to the twisting of the spine, and The side-to-side curvature may cause unequal hips and/or shoulders, among other postural abnormalities. People with scoliosis…
Introduction The abducens nerve, also known as the abducent nerve, controls the movement of the lateral rectus muscle, allowing your eye to rotate away from the centre of your body and look left or right. The 6th cranial nerve (CN VI) functions as the abducens. This nerve only has a motor function and not a…
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…
