Coxa Vara and Coxa Valga: Differences, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Coxa varum is characterized by a femoral neck-shaft angle under 120 degrees, making the limb functionally shorter, while coxa valgum features an angle...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedic Conditions
Browsing all articles filed under the "Orthopedic Conditions" category.
Hammer Toes: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Options, and When Surgery Is Needed
Not all hammer toes require surgery; conservative non-surgical treatments are often the initial approach, with surgery considered only when these meth...
By Hart
Elbow Instability: Causes, Types, Anatomy, and Risk Factors
Elbow instability results from damage to the joint's static (bones, ligaments) and dynamic (muscles) stabilizers, commonly due to traumatic injuries, ...
By Jordan
Patellar Tendon Pain: Differential Diagnosis, Common Causes, and Mimicking Conditions
A differential diagnosis of the patellar tendon involves systematically identifying and distinguishing between various conditions causing pain or dysf...
By Hart
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI): Understanding Hip Pain, Causes, Diagnosis, and Management
Yes, Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) is a common and often debilitating cause of hip pain due to abnormal bone contact, leading to damage of the la...
By Jordan
Knee Bursitis: Understanding Housemaid's Knee, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
The most common nickname for bursitis affecting the knee, particularly the prepatellar bursa, is "Housemaid's Knee," referring to a conditio...
By Hart
Patellar Maltracking: Understanding Kneecap Misalignment, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
When your kneecap is out of alignment, it is broadly termed patellar maltracking or patellar tracking disorder, with more severe forms including patel...
By Hart
Ligament of Struthers: Location, Clinical Significance, and Management
The Ligament of Struthers is a rare fibrous band in the distal upper arm, extending from an anomalous supracondylar process to the medial epicondyle, ...
By Alex
Talar Beaking: Understanding This Ankle Bone Spur, Its Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Talar beaking is the formation of a bony spur on the superior aspect of the talar neck, often associated with anterior ankle impingement and degenerat...
By Hart
