Category: Health (A – Z)

Popliteal fossa is a shallow depression located posterior to the knee joint. This area is often referred to as the knee “pit” and may...

Parameniscal Cyst/Baker Cyst also is known as a popliteal or parameniscal cyst, is a fluid-filled sac that forms in the posterior aspect of the...

Baker Cyst also is known as a popliteal or parameniscal cyst, is a fluid-filled sac that forms in the posterior aspect of the knee,...

Popliteal Cyst/Baker Cyst also is known as a popliteal or parameniscal cyst, is a fluid-filled sac that forms in the posterior aspect of the...

Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is a rare cause of exercise-induced leg pain. Entrapment occurs because of an abnormal relationship between the popliteal artery...

Achilles Tendonitis is one of the most frequently ankle and foot overuse injuries, which is a clinical syndrome characterized by the combination of pain,...

SLR Test/The straight leg raise test also called the Lasegue test is a fundamental neurological maneuver during the physical examination of the patient with...

Lasegue sign/Straight Leg Raising Test (SLRT)/The straight leg raise test also called the Lasegue test is a fundamental neurological maneuver during the physical examination...

Common Peroneal Nerve Injury/Common peroneal nerve often referred to as the common fibular nerve, is a major nerve that innervates the lower extremity. It...

Peroneal tendon disorders are a cause of hindfoot and lateral foot pain. There are three primary disorders of the tendons; peroneal tendonitis, peroneal subluxation,...

Treatment of Bone Spurs/Bone spurs also called osteophytes, are outgrowths of bone that develop along the edges of bones, often where two or more...

What Is Bone Spurs?/Bone spurs also called osteophytes, are outgrowths of bone that develop along the edges of bones, often where two or more...

What Is Osteophyte?/Osteophyte formation is in addition to joint space narrowing, subchondral sclerosis and subchondral cyst formation one of the main radiographic features of OA and an...

Stud Detector/ Stud Sensor/A stud finder is a handheld device used with wood buildings to locate framing studs located behind the final walling surface, usually...

Car Battery Recharger/A battery charger or recharger is a device used to put energy into a secondary cell or rechargeable battery by forcing an electric current through it. The charging...

Tablet Cutters/Pill Cutters are also known as pill splitters, tablet dividers, pill breakers or tablet cutters. These devices allow patients to divide pills in...