A hamstring strain causes abrupt sharp pain at the rear part of the thigh. The hamstring group is comprised of 3 separate muscles that originate from the lower region of the pelvis and insert into the back of the tibia. Acute or abrupt strains typically occur in 2 ways, either related to sprinting or stretching […]
Quadriceps tendinopathy is due to overuse which results to pain and tenderness of the quadriceps tendon. After some time, this can lead to the deterioration of the tendon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKQgTVDWrDs Tendinopathy can come in various forms including tendonitis and tenosynovitis. It is important to note that the quadriceps muscles insert at the upper part of the
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Acoustic neuroma is a non-cancerous tumor with a slow growth rate. It develops in the main nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain. The branches of this nerve can directly affect hearing and balance. The pressure from the neuroma might result to unsteadiness, hearing loss and ringing in the ears. It is important
A coronary ligament sprain triggers symptoms that strikingly resemble injury to the cartilage meniscus and often occur with lateral ligament injuries. It is important to note that there are 2 coronary ligaments in the knee. These are a component of the fibrous joint capsule of the joint and positioned on the interior side and exterior
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A tibia fracture is the most common form of long bone fracture and has various forms but typically involves an extended period of immobility and lengthy recovery. This type of fracture is generally caused by trauma. Whether it occurred in sports, a fall at home or work, the tibia can end up with various complex
A gunshot wound to the head is considered as one of the deadliest firearm injuries. In the past years, the rates have increased evidently and a gunshot wound to the head is one of the leading cause of head injuries. The mortality rate from head injuries due to gunshot wounds is relatively high and in
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A contusion is basically a bruise that occurs after sustaining a direct blow or impact. Oftentimes, the muscle is compressed against the bone. What are the indications? The indications of a lower leg contusion include the following: Abrupt pain upon impact that tends to vary in severity from a minor ache or debilitating pain depending
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Partial Achilles tendon rupture occurs among individuals in various sports but more likely among jumping, running, throwing and racket sports. The Achilles tendon is the large-sized tendon at the back part of the ankle. Due to the strong lever system in the ankle and foot, significant forces move through the tendon while jumping and running.
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Tarsal coalition involves fusion of the tarsal bones in the foot. It is important to note that there are 7 tarsal bones positioned at the rear part of the foot. One is usually born with the condition. What are the indications? In most cases, the symptoms include midfoot pain among adolescents which is felt after
Turf toe develops after engaging in vigorous upward bending of the big toe. This results to a sprain to the ligaments beneath the base of the big toe. The condition develops as the shoe grips hard on the surface and adheres, thus causing the body weight to move forward and the toe is bent upwards.
