Category: Health (A – Z)

The knee joint is one of the largest in the body, comprising of three bones – femur, tibia and the kneecap (patella). The kneecap...

Irritable Hip Syndrome, also known as the Toxic or Transient Synovitis, is a condition that affects the hip joint in children. It may affect...

Plantar Fibromatosis is a rare medical disorder that marks the beginning of the growth of benign tumors under the foot. These tumor-like nodules are...

Tendons join the muscles to the bone and are responsible for the various hand movements. The tendons located on top of the fingers are...

Ankle Instability is a condition that occurs when the outer ligaments that support the ankle joint are injured or damaged. The condition can be...

The joints in the human body have a thin layer of cartilage lining between the bones, for their smooth and frictionless movement. Basal Joint...

A group of four muscles, known as the rotator cuff muscles, control the movement of the upper arm and shoulder. The subscapularis muscle is...

The neck is a flexible joint that supports the weight of the head. It undergoes a lot of movement and is therefore prone to...

Knee Hyperextension occurs when the knee is bent too far backwards in the wrong direction. It is in a way pushed beyond its normal...

Tibial Plateau Fracture is a serious type of injury that is commonly observed in athletes. It refers to a crack or break in the...

A tendon is a soft tissue structure that connects the muscles to the bones. The posterior tibial tendon is found on the inner side...

Facet Joints’ or Z-joints (zygapophyseal joints) are pairs of joints which connect the bones of the spine. They are located in the posterior aspect...

Arthritis is an inflammatory disorder affecting the various joints in the body. Of the nearly hundred types of Arthritis, the most prevalent are Rheumatoid...

Patellar Dislocation is a frequent musculoskeletal injury seen in the emergency department and represents 3% of all knee injuries. Also, patellar dislocations represent a...

Fractures may result either from trauma or from stress. Traumatic fractures result from a single instance of injury or trauma which results in a...

The knee is one of the largest and the most used joint in the human body. It is a complex structure of bones and...

A Jammed Finger is a medical condition that affects the PIP (proximal interphalangeal) joint. The PIP joint is a type of hinge joint that...

Lisfranc (midfoot) injuries occur when the bones in the midfoot are fractured or the supporting ligaments get stretched beyond their capability. A Lisfranc (midfoot)...

Shoulder trauma or injuries are a very common occurrence that can occur due to an accident or sudden fall. The shoulder comprises of three...

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four knee ligaments that provide support and stability to the joint. A sudden change in...