There is often a misconception that bone is a calcified mass that is ‘dead’ and lacks sensation. However, bone is very much a living part of the body which is constantly undergoing remodeling. It is covered by a fibrous sheath known as periosteum which is rich in blood vessels and nerves. Some of these nerves >> Read More ...
The vertebral column is the most important collection of bones to maintain stability of the skeletal structure and support of the entire body, especially when upright. It is made up of 33 bones, known as vertebra (plural ~ vertebrae), which may be fused at certain points, like in the lower parts of the spinal column. The >> Read More ...
A plantar calcaneal spur is an outgrowth from the bone at the back of the foot known as the calcaneus. This outgrowth is the cause of severe discomfort on the sole of the foot (plantar surface) and pain and is commonly known as heel spur pain. These spurs may develop over a long period of time and are initially >> Read More ...
Tendo-Achilles Pain The Achilles tendon is a strong tendon located at the back of the foot (Picture 1). Pain in this region is often seen in the 3rd – 5th decade of life and though very common, it is often not treated properly and therefore causing constant problems. Achilles Tendon Anatomy The Achilles tendon or, >> Read More ...
Lip twitching can be a rather disturbing symptom for some even though in most cases the cause behind it may not be serious. Most cases of a twitching lip may be due to stress, fatigue, emotion, excessive caffeine intake (drinking large amounts of coffee or caffeinated soft drinks), or some deficiency in the diet such as >> Read More ...
This article explains terms: the supraspinatus tendon, tendon inflammation (supraspinatus tendinitis), degeneration (tendinosis) and tear. What Is Supraspinatus Tendon? The supraspinatus tendon attaches the supraspinatus muscle, which arise from the shoulder blade, to the head of the arm bone at the shoulder joint. >> Read More ...
Supraspinatus tendinopathy is a collective name for various disorders of supraspinatus tendon Supraspinatus tendinitis, an acute inflammation of the tendon due to friction of the tendon against the shoulder bones during repetitive shoulder use, especially in overhead work (swimming, painting, tennis). Supraspinatus >> Read More ...
What Is Rotator Cuff ? The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that encircle the shoulder joint. It provides a flexible support to the bones that form the shoulder joint (arm bone, scapula and clavicle) , without restricting shoulder range of motion in any way. They are four muscles, namely subscapularis, >> Read More ...
Leg pain is a common symptom in children and in most cases it is not an indication of any serious cause. However, persistent or severe pain should not be ignored as there may some underlying pathology that requires medical attention. As with most childhood complaints, leg pain should be monitored to verify if it is a means >> Read More ...
The lower limb extends from the hip joint to the toe and can be divided into the : Thigh – between the hip and knee. Leg – between the knee and ankle. Foot – beyond (distal) the ankle. Often the entire lower limb is referred to as the leg. The lower limb’s main function is to propel the body when >> Read More ...
