Intercostal Chondritis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and When to Seek Medical Attention
Intercostal chondritis, or costochondritis, primarily manifests as localized, sharp or aching chest pain that is reproducible by pressing on affected ...
By Hart
Category: Musculoskeletal Conditions
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Frozen Shoulder: Understanding Its Four Stages and Recovery Process
Frozen shoulder progresses through four distinct stages: pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing, each marked by unique symptoms and progression.
By Alex
Knee Extension Issues: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment for Inability to Straighten Your Knee
Inability to fully straighten your knee can stem from acute injuries, inflammatory conditions, muscle imbalances, or mechanical obstructions, often re...
By Alex
Movable Pea-Sized Lumps on the Kneecap: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A pea-sized, movable lump on the kneecap is most commonly a benign cyst like a ganglion or synovial cyst, or a lipoma, but requires medical evaluation...
By Jordan
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis is a painful overuse condition affecting the thumb-side wrist tendons due to inflammation and thickening of their sheath, ...
By Jordan
Shoulder Dislocation: Anatomy, Risk Factors, and Prevention Strategies
The shoulder joint's exceptional mobility, due to its unique ball-and-socket anatomy and shallow socket, inherently compromises its stability, making ...
By Alex
Pseudoarthritis: Understanding Neuropathic Arthropathy, Pseudoarthrosis, and Mimicking Joint Conditions
Pseudoarthritis describes severe joint destruction or instability with arthritic-like symptoms, stemming from underlying issues like nerve damage (neu...
By Hart
Patella Maltracking: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Patella maltracking refers to the abnormal movement of the kneecap within the thigh bone's groove, leading to pain and dysfunction often caused by ana...
By Hart
Housewife's Knee (Prepatellar Bursitis): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Housewife's knee, medically known as prepatellar bursitis, is an inflammation of the bursa located in front of the kneecap, typically caused by repeti...
By Hart
