The mildest type of peripheral nerve injury, known as neurapraxia, is frequently caused by focal demyelination or ischemia. Neurapraxia makes nerve impulse conduction harder in the damaged location. There is either whole or partial loss of motor and sensory conduction. When you have neurapraxia, you experience burning, stinging, and pain due to damage to your peripheral…
A rare disorder known as Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) causes the patient’s immune system to target the peripheral nerves. Although it can affect individuals of all ages, adults and men have a greater probability of being impacted. Even among those with the most severe forms of Guillain-Barré syndrome, the majority of patients fully recover. Although severe Guillain-Barré…
Quadriceps muscle pain can be caused by numerous factors, such as overuse, strain, direct trauma, muscular imbalances, and underlying medical disorders. Athletes are more prone to quadriceps muscle injuries, especially those participating in sports that need fast direction changes or repetitive leg motions. Introduction Anatomy The quadriceps muscles group comprises four muscles: Rectus femoris: is the…
Ataxia: What is it? Ataxia is the concept of a condition affecting your body’s coordination. You might move strangely if you have ataxia. Ataxia affects the cerebellum, the inner ear, and other elements of the central nervous system responsible for communicating muscle movements. Ataxia may indicate a specific aliment or be the name of a group…
What is Shoulder-hand syndrome? Shoulder-Hand Syndrome, also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Type I, is a chronic pain condition that typically affects one of the upper limbs, such as the shoulder, arm, or hand. It usually follows an injury or surgery and is characterized by severe pain, swelling, and changes in skin color…
Herniated discs are a frequent spinal ailment that develops when the soft inner part of a spinal disc pushes through the outer layer, pressing on nearby nerves and producing pain and inflammation. Exercise is often recommended as part of conservative care for herniated discs to increase flexibility, strengthen the supporting muscles, and lessen pain. Pain…
What is an upper cross syndrome? Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) is a common postural imbalance that occurs when certain muscles in the upper body become tight while others weaken. This muscular imbalance leads to a forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and a hunched upper back, often associated with prolonged sitting, poor posture, and repetitive tasks….
Introduction Ankle sprains are common musculoskeletal injuries caused by a partial or complete tear or stretch of the ankle’s ligaments. They mostly affect active and sports-related populations and arise when the ankle breaks away from its normal range of motion. Epidemiology The second most common joint that experiences an injury in sports is the ankle joint,…
What is coxa profunda ? Coxa Profunda is the name of a hip joint-related medical ailment. It is mostly used to describe an abnormal growth in the acetabulum’s depth, the hip joint’s socket where the femoral head (or “ball” element of the hip joint) articulates. The acetabulum, which is shallow in a normal hip joint,…
What is Hip Bursitis? Hip bursitis is a very common illness that can arise from inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs that surround your hip joints. Your body naturally reacts this way when you lift more weight, work out more, or engage in other activities that put more strain on your hips. You can get advice from your physical…
