What is meaning of the word Bell’s Palsy ?orDefinition of Bell’s Palsy : It is the condition defined as a : Sudden weakness in the facial muscles of half side of the face caused by dysfunction or affection of facial nerve. So it results in a inability to perform movement of muscles of affected side…
Introduction: It is used as a initial treatment method for soft tissue injuries. It is upgraded version of RICE Principle. In our body anatomical structures like Ligaments, muscles, capsules, fascia, or bursa all are considered as a soft tissues.Due to some specific mechanism this anatomical structures may get injured.So the structures are impaired by the…
Introduction of MICE Principle: What do you mean by soft tissue injuries? What is the full form of MICE?ORMICE stands for: The MICE principle is described in detail as follow : Mobilization or Movement: Ice: Compression: What are the benefits of compression? Elevation: What are the Physiological effects of elevation? What to avoid during treatment…
What is the RICE Principle for soft tissue injuries? Basically RICE is an acronym or abbreviated form of the type of treatment.It is a simple self care technique helps to cure the following conditions: Reduce swelling occurred because of injury. Reduction in amount of pain caused by injured tissues. Will speed up your duration of…
Introduction : The Rotator Cuff (RC) is a common name for the group of 4 distinct muscles and their tendons, which provide strength and stability during movement of the shoulder complex. The Rotator Cuff muscles arise from the scapula and connect to the humerus head, forming a cuff around the glenohumeral (GH) joint. The rotator…
What is Quadriplegia or Tetraplegia? Quadriplegia, also known as Tetraplegia, refers to a form of paralysis from the neck down, including the trunk, and all four limbs. Most patients with quadriplegia are completely unable to move, and many have significant paralysis below the neck. The condition is generally caused by an injury to the spinal…
Introduction : The four 4 sub-components are: Rectus femoris : Origin : The rectus femoris is a fusiform muscle that contains two heads. It originates from two sites on the ilium; the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)(straight head) and supraacetabular groove (reflected head). The two heads unite into a common muscle belly that courses down…
Introduction of Krukenberg amputation Krukenberg amputation is performed in patients, usually with both sides below-elbow amputation, who have a sufficiently long below-elbow stump. In this type of operation, the forearm is split between the ulna and the radius to provide the pincer grip. The amputated patient can hold the spoon or such lighter objects with…
What is Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD)? Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) is also known as the condition called Humeroperoneal muscular dystrophy. Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy (EDMD) is one of the nine types of muscular dystrophy, a rare genetic degenerative disease that causes progressive impairment of skeletal muscle, which is the muscles used for movement and the electrical…
Definition Of Forequarter Amputation Forequarter Amputation is carried out proximal to the shoulder joint. It is indicated for malignant tumors of bone in the upper end of the humerus. In this, part of the scapula and clavicle are removed along with the shoulder girdle muscles. Indication of Forequarter Amputation: The most common indications for forequarter…
