What is Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy? Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy is a type of muscular dystrophy that affects the muscles of the shoulders, pelvis, lower arms, and legs. The first sign of the disorder is usually weakness or loss of function in the muscles that keep the shoulder in place (known as shoulder girdle muscles). Limb-girdle muscular…
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…
The supraspinatus tendon is a part of the rotator cuff muscles and is present in the subacromial space. The Supraspinatus is one of the four rotator cuff muscles. The condition of Supraspinatus tendinitis becomes more frequent after middle age. It is a very common cause of shoulder pain. Supraspinatus tendon overuse is considered one of…
Frozen shoulder is also known as Adhesive capsulitis (AC) is the condition that affects the shoulder joint. Over time, it becomes very hard to move the shoulder. Usually, It involves pain and inelasticity that develops gradually, gets worse, and then goes away. This can last from a year to 3 years. The word ‘frozen’ is…
We are going to tell you that “How relieve neck pain ?” You’ll also be going to know “Causes and Treatment of Neck pain and most importantly “What to do to prevent Neck pain“. If you want to know How to relive your neck pain, you have basic understanding of common cause of Neck pain,…
What is Guyon’s Canal Syndrome ? Guyan’s canal syndrome is also known as Ulnar tunnel syndrome & Handlebar palsy . In Guyon’s canal syndrome there is a compression of the ulnar nerve when it passes through the wrist into the hand through a space called the Guyon’s canal (ulnar tunnel). Introduction : Anatomy : Which…
Definition/Description Rett syndrome is a rare progressive disorder of the nervous system, leading to impaired cognitive and physical development. The disorder results from a non-inherited genetic mutation, with almost all cases having no family history. Epidemiology Rett syndrome occurs almost exclusively in girls, affecting approximately 1 in every 10,000-15,000 females. The incidence rate in males…
Overview Noonan syndrome is a genetic disorder that prevents normal development in various parts of the body. A person can be affected by Noonan syndrome in a wide variety of ways. These include unusual facial characteristics, short stature, heart defects, other physical problems, and possible developmental delays. Noonan syndrome is caused by a genetic mutation…
Jacobsen syndrome is a condition caused by a loss of genetic material from chromosome 11. Because this deletion occurs at the end (terminus) of the long (q) arm of chromosome 11, Jacobsen syndrome is also known as 11q terminal deletion disorder. The signs and symptoms of Jacobsen syndrome vary considerably. Most affected individuals have delayed…
Williams syndrome is a rare neurodevelopmental genetic disorder that features mild learning or developmental challenges, a high levels of calcium in the blood and urine, and a markedly outgoing personality. Williams Syndrome (WS) is a genetic condition that is present at birth and can affect anyone. It is characterized by medical problems, including cardiovascular disease,…
