February 2025

Knee Bursitis

knee bursitis

Knee bursitis is a clinical condition where one or more bursae in the knee joint become inflamed.  Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs that cushion and reduce friction between bones and soft tissues.  The knee joint has on average 14 bursae. The friction likely to occur, between muscle, tendon, bone and skin. Any of these can …

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Gout

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Gout is a conditions characterized by presence of crystal in and around the joint, bursae, and tendons.  This is a disorder of purine metabolism characterized by Hyperuricaemia, deposition of monosodium urate monohydrate crystals in joints and per articular tissues and recurrent attacks by synovitis.Urate crystals are deposited in minute clumps in connective tissues including articular …

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Muscular Dystrophy

muscular dystrophy

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), muscular dystrophy is defined as: “A group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. These disorders are caused by mutations in genes that are responsible for the production of proteins that are necessary for muscle function.” Types    There are several types of muscular dystrophy, …

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Anterior Compartment Syndrome

anterior compartment syndrome

Anterior compartment syndrome is a medical condition characterized by increased pressure within the anterior compartment of the leg, leading to decreased blood flow and potential damage to muscles, nerves, and other tissues which causes pain in the anterior lower leg, which is increased in resisted dorsiflexion. Causes of Anterior compartment syndrome Pathophysiology  The anterior compartment …

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STROKE

The term “stroke” in medical terminology refers to a sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain, resulting in the rapid loss of brain function.This interruption can be caused by a blockage of blood flow (ischemic stroke) or the rupture of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). As a result, the affected part of the brain …

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Parkinsonism

parkinsonism

Parkinsonism is a slowly progressing disease involving primarily a degeneration of cells in basal ganglia and substantia nigra causes deficiency of dopamine that often impairs the motor skills, speech and other functions of the patient. The main symptoms include tremors, slowness of movement (bradykinesia), muscle stiffness (rigidity), and difficulty with balance and coordination. Etiology of …

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ITB FRICTION SYNDROME

itb friction syndrome

The ITB is a non-elastic collagen cord stretching from the pelvis to below the knee.At the top it is attached to the iliac crest, where it blends with the gluteus maximus  and tensor fascia lata. As the tract descends down lateral side of the thigh its deep fiber attach to the linea  aspera of the …

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