Lateral vs. Medial Epicondylitis: Differences, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Lateral epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) involves pain on the outer elbow due to wrist extensor overuse, while medial epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow) cause...
By Alex
Category: Musculoskeletal Conditions
Browsing all articles filed under the "Musculoskeletal Conditions" category.
Coxa Vara: Understanding the Deformity, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Coxa vara is a musculoskeletal condition characterized by a reduced angle between the femoral head, neck, and shaft, leading to altered hip biomechani...
By Hart
Anserine Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Anserine syndrome, or pes anserine bursitis/tendinopathy, is a common condition causing pain and inflammation on the inner side of the knee due to irr...
By Jordan
Mallet Finger: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Mallet finger, also known as baseball finger, is an injury to the extensor tendon at the fingertip's outermost joint, causing the finger to droop due ...
By Jordan
Wrist Bursitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Bursitis in the wrist is an inflammatory condition of a small, fluid-filled bursa, causing pain, swelling, and restricted movement, often due to overu...
By Hart
Zigzag Deformity: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
A zigzag deformity is a musculoskeletal malalignment characterized by opposing angular deviations at two adjacent joints, often seen in the hand and f...
By Hart
Inability to Bend Thumb: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Inability to bend your thumb can stem from various underlying issues affecting the complex network of bones, joints, tendons, muscles, and nerves in t...
By Jordan
Patella Alta: Understanding, Untreated Consequences, and Management
Untreated patella alta, an abnormally high kneecap, leads to chronic pain, instability, and degenerative changes like osteoarthritis due to altered bi...
By Alex
Calcinosis of the Knee: Understanding, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Calcinosis of the knee refers to the abnormal deposition of calcium salts within the soft tissues surrounding or within the knee joint, rather than in...
By Jordan
