Dystonia falls under the classification of movement disorders and is characterized by either sustained or intermittent contraction of a muscle or involuntary maintained contraction of agonist and antagonist muscles yielding abnormal posturing, twisting and repetitive movements, or tremulous and can Read More >>>>
Category: Rx Musculoskeletal System (A – Z)
Osteopetrosis
Osteopetrosis is a rare disorder that causes bones to grow abnormally and become overly dense. When bones become overly dense, they are brittle and can fracture (break) easily. In addition, bones may be misshapen and large, causing other problems in Read More >>>>
Types of Musculoskeletal Injuries
The musculoskeletal system consists of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and intervertebral discs, as well as their associated nerves and blood vessels, and is powered by the complex interrelationship between these separate structures, each of which depends on the other to Read More >>>>
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is pain at the front of your knee, around your kneecap (patella). Sometimes called “runner’s knee,” it’s more common in people who participate in sports that involve running and jumping. Patellofemoral syndrome can cause symptoms that range Read More >>>>
Patellar Tendinitis
Patellar tendinitis is inflammation or irritation of a tendon the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to the bone of the patella, and injury to the tendon connecting your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone. The patellar tendon works with the Read More >>>>
Quad Tendon Rupture
Quadriceps tendon rupture is an injury that occurs when the tendon attaches the quadriceps muscle (a group of 4 muscles in the front part of the femur) to the patella or kneecap tears. The quadriceps tendon may be partially or completely Read More >>>>
Dislocated Kneecap
A dislocated kneecap is a common injury that normally takes about 6 weeks to heal. Kneecap subluxation or dislocation may occur more than once. The first few times it happens will be painful, and you will be unable to walk. If subluxations continue to Read More >>>>
Tibiofemoral Dislocations
A dislocated knee (tibiofemoral dislocation) is rarer and more serious than a dislocated kneecap, because of the force required to misalign the leg bones and the damage, it does to the ligaments. A tibiofemoral dislocation is a formal name for a dislocated Read More >>>>
Infrapatellar Fat Pad Impingement
Infrapatellar fat pad syndrome is when your fat pad becomes pinched (impinged) between your kneecap and thigh bone, or your thigh and shin bones. It’s also known as infrapatellar fat pad impingement. Your infrapatellar fat pad has a rich supply of Read More >>>>
Zygomatic Complex Fracture
A zygomatic complex fracture is also known as a tripod, tetrapod, quadruped, malar, or trimalar fracture that involves the zygoma and its surrounding bones. The typical lines of a zygomatic complex fracture are A fracture emanating from the inferior orbital fissure superiorly along Read More >>>>
Wartenberg’s Syndrome
Wartenberg’s syndrome is a specific mononeuropathy, caused by entrapment of the superficial branch of the radial nerve. Symptoms include numbness, tingling, and weakness of the posterior aspect of the thumb. Also called Cheiralgia paresthetica. Wartenberg’s syndrome is a specific mononeuropathy, caused Read More >>>>
Extensor Tendon Injuries
An extensor tendon injury is a damage to the tissues on the back of the hand and fingers. It can make it hard for you to extend your wrist, open your hand, or straighten your fingers. The inability to perform Read More >>>>