Definition Of Below Elbow Amputation : A below-elbow amputation of the elbow is the removal of the arm below the elbow joint. The optimal length of a below-elbow stump is 20 cm and its measured from the tip of the olecranon, with a minimum length of 7.5 cm Below-elbow amputations should preserve the maximal length…
Introduction Distal muscular dystrophy is also known as distal myopathy. Distal muscular dystrophy (DD) is a group of rare, genetic, degenerative diseases that affect the voluntary muscles of patients. Distal muscular dystrophy causes weakness and atrophy preferentially that starts in the forearms, hands, legs, feet means the distal muscles of UL and LL. After then…
Definition of above elbow amputation : An above elbow amputation(Transhumaral amputation) is the removal of the arm above the elbow joint. The levels of above-elbow amputations(Transhumaral amputation) can be separated into three categories, high amputation near the shoulder joint (metaphyseal), mid-upper arm (diaphyseal), or near the elbow joint (supracondylar) Indication Of Above Elbow Amputation: Trauma…
Williams flexion exercises are recommended by a Physiotherapist when anyone has a Back pain-related condition that helps to improve the strength of the Back flexors muscles and mobility mainly flexion of the lower lumbar spine. Introduction : The William’s exercises are also known as Williams flexion exercises or William’s lumbar exercises. It is most commonly…
What is pseudogout? Pseudogout is a type of arthritis that causes regular pain and swelling in your joints, mostly affecting the knee joints, however, it can affect any joints in the body. It occurs when your joint synovial fluid has crystals that create pain and inflammation in the joints. It is mostly seen in adults…
Definition Of Upper Limb Amputation: Upper limb amputation is the removal of any part of the upper limb by surgery, trauma, or pathology. Level Of Upper Limb Amputation: Forequarter Amputation: Forequarter Amputation, amputation is carried out proximal to the shoulder joint. It is indicated for malignant bone tumors of the upper end of the humerus….
Hemiplegia is a condition that causes half of the body to be paralyzed (or unable to move). It may also be referred to as hemiparesis and is a form of cerebral palsy. It’s caused by damage to one half of the brain; specifically, when that damage affects the parts of the brain responsible for motor…
Knee pain is the most common symptom that can be seen at any age. There are too many causes of knee pain such as injury, overactivity, age-related wear, and tears such as osteoarthritis, gout, or infections. The knee joint is taking all weight of your body during a day-to-day activity like sitting to stand, walking,…
Paraplegia is the result of spinal cord damage. The spinal cord is located in the spinal canal and is part of the central nervous system. It passes on information between the brain and the body. If damage occurs, the line is interrupted and usually cannot be restored. In terms of the extent of the injury,…
Avascular necrosis generally happens when something blocks the flow of blood to your bone tissue. Your bones constantly change as your skeletal system makes new bone tissue to replace aging bone tissue that eventually breaks down and dies. Think of this as a cycle that your body that makes new tissue to replace the tissue…
