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
Category: Musculoskeletal Conditions
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Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) and Hip Dysplasia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) and hip dysplasia are distinct structural abnormalities of the hip joint that can lead to pain, restricted movement...
By Jordan
Ganglion Cysts: Causes, Contributing Factors, and Risk Factors
Ganglion cysts are typically caused by the leakage of synovial fluid from a joint or tendon sheath, often triggered by irritation, trauma, or underlyi...
By Jordan
Trigger Finger: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Your finger gets stuck, catches, or locks primarily due to Trigger Finger (Stenosing Tenosynovitis), an inflammatory condition causing the tendon or i...
By Alex
Elbow Pain: Differentiating Bursitis and Gout
Elbow bursitis is inflammation of the olecranon bursa, typically due to trauma or overuse, whereas gout is an inflammatory arthritis caused by uric ac...
By Jordan
Hip Osteoarthritis: Understanding Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Management
Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease characterized by the progressive breakdown of articular cartilage in the hip joint, lea...
By Alex
De Quervain's Disease: Understanding "Gamer's Thumb" and "Mother's Wrist", Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
De Quervain's disease is commonly nicknamed "Gamer's Thumb" or "Mother's Wrist" due to its association with repetitive thumb and w...
By Alex
Knee Birth Defects: Types, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A knee birth defect, or congenital knee anomaly, is any structural or developmental abnormality of the knee joint or its surrounding tissues present a...
By Jordan
Hip Dysplasia: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Hip dysplasia syndrome refers to a condition where the hip joint, a crucial ball-and-socket articulation, is improperly formed, leading to a shallow o...
By Alex
