The word "kyphosis" describes curvature of the spine. The thoracic spine is supposed to be curved, but if the curve in a person's thoracic spine is more than 40 to 45 degrees, it is considered abnormal or a spinal deformity. Adult kyphosis can cause problems ranging from minor changes in your back to severe deformity, nerve problems, and chronic pain.
Hallux Valgus (thumb protrusion) is a Latin medical term describing the deformity of our big toe. “Hallux” means big toe. “Valgus” is an anatomical term that helps to explain that the deformity is in the direction away from our body. Our big toe, which normally should be straight and parallel to the foot axis, is the second toe in Hallux Valgus.
There are many factors that cause foot deformity. However, the most common reasons are listed as follows. – Hallux valgus: Deformity of the thumb. (Protrusion of the thumb) – Hammer finger: Curling that may occur in the second and third fingers. – Congenital introversion in the 5th finger. – 5. Callus formation on the outer edge of the finger. –...
Before starting the treatment of heel fracture, x-ray and computed tomography should be taken, the condition of the fracture should be determined and preparations should be made accordingly. If there is no fracture, slippage or displacement, plaster treatment is applied. However, since heel fractures occur as a result of falling from a height, a lot of crushing is seen. If a heel fracture is treated with a cast, patients will definitely...
Meniscus is a cartilaginous structure located in the human body in the knees, wrists, shoulders, elbows, and between the sternum and collarbones. However, meniscus has become a term generally used to describe the tissue in the knee. Meniscus tear causes pain and swelling in the knee. Meniscus tear, knee bones...
Arthroscopy is most commonly used for meniscus tears in the knee joint, anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament injuries, cartilage injuries and diseases, and very good results are obtained. In addition, there are a wide variety of diseases of the membrane layer called synovium, which covers everything in the knee except the articular cartilage and menisci...
Types of Shoulder Diseases Shoulder diseases occur due to hard impact and excessive strain on the shoulder. Pain in the shoulder may be a sign of a more serious disease. The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body. It consists of the humeral head and glenoid. As in all joints, the shoulder joint also has a joint capsule that produces synovial fluid...
