What is lateral epicondylitis of the elbow? Your elbow joint consists of three bones: the humerus and two forearm bones (the radius and the ulna). At the lower part of the humerus, there Read More …
What is lateral epicondylitis of the elbow?
Category: The Muscular and Skeletal System 🩻
The Muscular and Skeletal System section provides comprehensive information about the structure, function, and common disorders of the muscles and bones. It covers topics related to the muscular system, including skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles, as well as the skeletal system, including bones, joints, and connective tissues. This section includes explanations of common musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoporosis, arthritis, muscle strains, and fractures, as well as conditions affecting muscle function and movement. Additionally, it may include information on diagnostic tests, treatment options, rehabilitation techniques, preventive measures, and lifestyle factors that impact muscular and skeletal health. The goal of this section is to educate readers about maintaining optimal musculoskeletal health and managing related disorders effectively.
Marfan Syndrome Q87.4 – Symptoms and Treatment
Disease Definition. Causes of the Disease Marfan Syndrome (Marfan; SM) is a genetically inherited condition characterized by systemic involvement of connective tissue. Causes of Marfan Syndrome The etiology of the disease is a Read More …
Scoliosis – symptoms and treatment
Definition of the disease. Causes of the disease Scoliosis is a complex spinal deformity in both the frontal and sagittal planes, accompanied by vertebral twisting. In the early stages of the disease, only Read More …
Perthes Disease of the Hip Joint
Introduction:Perthes disease in children (osteochondropathy of the hip joint) is a condition where the femoral head is damaged due to overload or other triggering factors against the background of a genetically determined defect Read More …
Perthes disease
Perthes disease Perthes disease, or Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, is a non-infectious condition characterized by the death of the femoral head bone. The predominant age of onset for Perthes disease is between 4 and 14 Read More …
Thoracic Osteochondrosis
What is thoracic osteochondrosis? Thoracic osteochondrosis is a pathological condition of the bone-cartilage tissue of the thoracic spine, characterized by irreversible changes in the intervertebral discs. This condition is a common cause of Read More …
Osteoarthritis of the hip joints (coxarthrosis)
Definition of the disease. Causes of the disease Coxarthrosis, or osteoarthritis of the hip joint, is a chronic degenerative joint disease that leads to deformation of the bone tissue. In coxarthrosis, all components Read More …
Dorsopathy
Dorsopathy – What is it in simple terms? Dorsopathy is a clinical syndrome characterized by pain in the back area combined with other neurological disorders. The development of dorsopathy is associated with inflammatory Read More …
Osgood-Schlatter Disease – Symptoms and Treatment
Definition of the Disease. Causes of the Condition Osgood-Schlatter disease is inflammation of the tissues in the upper part of the tibia, which develops in children and adolescents. Osgood-Schlatter disease affects the patellar Read More …
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes Definition:Shoulder impingement syndrome is becoming more common among individuals who work for prolonged periods in static positions with raised arms (such as plumbers, builders, painters, and plasterers). Patients Read More …