Introduction to Swollen Knees A swollen knee joint (Picture 1) is a common symptom arising either from knee or other disorders. Knee swelling can originate from almost any structure forming the joint, like ligaments, synovial membrane, bursae, etc., or from fluid accumulating within the knee, such as blood or pus. A >> Read More ...
Skeletal muscle are those voluntary muscles that attaches to bones and is responsible for movement of the different body parts. The muscles are active to varying degrees in each individual, which affects its size and structure. The muscles are prone to the same physiological changes and pathological alterations as any >> Read More ...
Neck Overview The human neck is much more than just a connection between the chest and the head. A major part of the neck supports the important connections between the head and the rest of the body, like the blood vessels, nerves, the breathing tube (trachea) and the food tube (esophagus). Apart from this, the neck >> Read More ...
Femoral neck is the region connecting the shaft of the thigh bone (femur) to its rounded head, which fits into the hip joint (Picture 1). The femoral neck is potentially weak, because of its relatively smaller cross-sectional area and spongy bone tissue (cancellous bone). It is a part of the weight-bearing axis, which >> Read More ...
Hip replacement surgeries are increasingly common these days. The rising popularity of this surgery has not only increased the sophistication of its procedure, but also made us realize its shortcomings. Over a period of few years, a once good artificial hip joint, can turn into a nightmare. This surgery may be a necessity >> Read More ...
A torn cartilage at the knee joint is commonly seen after a twisting injury. This generally occurs in athletic activities or road accidents. The ‘cartilage’ referred to in this colloquial term, is not the articular cartilage, which normally covers the ends of bones in a joint. It refers to a specialized >> Read More ...
Septic arthritis is an infection of a joint, which if not treated promptly can lead to irreparable damage to the joint surfaces. This condition is mainly seen in children, sometimes after a trivial fall or injury. Under normal conditions, it is very unlikely for an infection to reach a joint. This is because of the joint >> Read More ...
Hip replacement surgery can be considered similar to an organ transplantation. The body needs time to adjust to the artificial hip joint, which functions a little differently than the original. A person also needs to be aware that, even if the joint is metallic and has a strength several times that of a normal joint, the >> Read More ...
Pathological flat foot is caused by 2 types of diseases: Neuromuscular diseases are the ones related to nerve or muscle injury. Birth defects are generally bony abnormalities, like an extra bone or fused >> Read More ...
Flat feet, also known as pes planus, is a birth defect, which consists of flattened arch of the foot. The normal human footprint, if closely seen, consists of the heel, the outer edge of the foot, and the toes. This clearly indicates that the inner edge of the foot does not touch the ground. This is because of the arch of >> Read More ...
