Patella Alta: Understanding Symptoms, Complications, and Management
Patella alta, an abnormally high-riding kneecap, primarily causes anterior knee pain, patellar instability, a feeling of giving way, and crepitus due ...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedic Conditions
Browsing all articles filed under the "Orthopedic Conditions" category.
Freiberg's Disease: Understanding, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Freiberg's disease, involving avascular necrosis in a metatarsal bone, typically does not resolve on its own and requires specific management to allev...
By Hart
Retropatellar Pain: Understanding Behind-Kneecap Issues, Causes, and Treatment
Retropatellar describes the posterior surface of the kneecap and its interaction with the thigh bone within the patellofemoral joint, commonly referri...
By Jordan
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS): Seriousness, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS) is a serious, locally aggressive condition requiring prompt medical attention due to its progressive nature an...
By Jordan
AC Joint Dysfunction: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
AC joint dysfunction refers to various conditions affecting the acromioclavicular joint, including sprains, separations, and osteoarthritis, leading t...
By Hart
Tibia Varus: Understanding Bow-Leggedness, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Tibia varus is an anatomical alignment where the shin bone angles inward, resulting in a "bow-legged" appearance and disproportionate stress...
By Alex
Hallux Rigidus: Understanding Laser Treatment, Benefits, and Limitations
Laser treatment for hallux rigidus, primarily low-level laser therapy (LLLT), is a non-invasive approach using specific light wavelengths to reduce pa...
By Jordan
Meniscus Tumors: Understanding Rare Growths, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A 'meniscus tumor' is an exceptionally rare condition referring to an abnormal growth within or from the knee's meniscal tissue, typically being benig...
By Jordan
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) in DDH: Classification, Risk Factors, and Management
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) refers to the death of femoral head bone tissue due to interrupted blood supply, ...
By Alex
