Introduction A stress fracture of the foot is a small crack in one of the metatarsal bones, which are the long bones that run from the ankle to the toes. Overuse is the most common cause, and it is rarely the result of falls or other accidents. You may not notice you have a stress…
What is an amputation? Amputation is the surgical removal of all or a portion of a body part, such as an arm or limb. Disarticulation, in which a component is extracted through a joint, Is typically distinguished from it. Congenital Amputation A congenital amputation occurs when a limb is absent or improperly formed from birth….
What is a Salter-Harris Fracture? A Salter-Harris fracture is a fracture in a child’s bone’s growth plate. A growth plate is a layer of developing tissue near the ends of a child’s bones. It’s critical to get this condition diagnosed because it can stunt a child’s growth. Salter-Harris fractures can occur in any long bone,…
What is a Pathological Fracture? When a bone breaks in an area that has already been weakened by another disease, this is known as a pathologic fracture. When a person’s bone is weakened due to an underlying medical condition, he or she is more prone to fracture. Tumours, infection, and certain inherited bone disorders are…
What is a Lateral Pelvic Tilt? Lateral pelvic tilt, also known as left or right pelvic tilt, is a condition characterized by an uneven alignment of the pelvis, where one side of the pelvis is higher or lower than the other. This tilt can lead to various musculoskeletal issues and discomfort in the lower back,…
What is nystagmus? Nystagmus (ni-stag-muhs) is a condition in which your eyes make rapid, repetitive, uncontrolled movements — like up and down (vertical nystagmus), side to side (horizontal nystagmus) or in a circle(rotary nystagmus).These eye movements can lead to difficulties with your vision, depth perception, balance, and coordination. Who does nystagmus affect? Nystagmus can affect…
What Is Torticollis? Torticollis is a condition that refers to a neck condition that causes the head to lean to one side. The muscles on one side are shorter than the other, causing the head to tilt towards the short muscles. There are many causes of torticollis, but the most common cause is an injury…
INTRODUCTION OF KYPHOSIS :- kyphosis commonly known as hunchback, is described as an excessive antero-posterior curvature of the thoracic spine of greater than 40°. Normal kyphosis angles can vary between 20° and 40° in the younger public, however, in older population, the mean kyphosis angle is 48° to 50° in women and about 44° in…
