Ankle sprain Ankle sprain / twist ankle / rolled ankle/ Ankle ligament injury Ankle sprain is a term used for ligament injuries of the ankle. An ankle sprain is an injury to the tough bands of tissue that surrounds & connects the bones of the leg to the foot. The…
PROLAPSED INTERVERTEBRAL DISK Prolapsed intervertebral disk is also known as Slipped disk or Herniated disk. It is a spinal condition where the gel like nucleus of the spinal disk pushing out through the disk’s outer layer. This can occur anywhere along the spine. Commonest site: Between L4-L5 (Lumber spine) Between…
OSTEOARTHRITIS Osteoarthritis is defined as a degenerative, non inflammatory joint disease characterised by a destruction of articular cartilage and formation of new bone at the joint surface and margins. (OA = can also be called O- old age, A- arthritis) Though OA can occur in all the joints due to…
FROZEN SHOULDER FROZEN SHOULDER also called ADHESIVE CAPSULITS OR PERIARTHRITIC SHOULDER. It causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder. Overtime shoulder becomes very hard to move. In frozen shoulder the shoulder capsule thickens and becomes stiff and tight. In many of the cases, there is less synovial fluid in the…
Cervical osteoarthritis is also known as cervical spondylosis. It is a medical condition which involves c Cervical osteoarthritis is also known as cervical spondylosis. It is a medical condition which involves changes in the joints of neck, bones and discs. This is generally caused due to the deterioration of the muscles owing to old age. With age, the cervical…