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…
Rett syndrome is a rare genetic neurological disorder that predominantly affects females, with an estimated incidence of 1 in 10,000 to 15,000 live births. First described by Austrian physician Dr. Andreas Rett in 1966, this condition is characterized by normal early development followed by a period of regression, leading to a range of severe cognitive,…
What is Noonan Syndrome? A hereditary condition known as Noonan syndrome stops some body parts from developing normally. There are many different ways that Noonan syndrome can impact an individual. These include small stature, heart disorders, various physical issues, odd face features, and potential developmental delays. Noonan syndrome is caused by a genetic mutation and is…
What is Jacobsen Syndrome? 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…
Williams syndrome is a rare neurodevelopmental genetic disorder that features mild learning or developmental challenges, 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, developmental…
