What Are Tremors? Tremors are involuntary movements of a part or parts of the body, occurring at a slow frequency of about 4 – 7 oscillations per second. These movements lead to shaking, back and forth oscillatory movements. It is the most common movement disorder. Tremors are not life-threatening but they can be embarrassing and…
WHAT IS FOOT PAIN? Foot pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience following perceived damage to any tissue distal to the tibia or fibula; including bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, apophyses, retinacula, fascia, bursae, nerves, skin, nails, and vascular structures. Foot pain is experienced by 17 to 42% of the adult population. It is…
NECK PAIN Neck pain, also known as cervicalgia, is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population having neck pain at some point in their lives .Neck pain, although felt in the neck, can be caused by numerous other spinal problems. Neck pain may arise due to muscular tightness in both the neck and upper…
NUMBNESS AND TINGLING Numbness and tingling are unusual prickling sensations that can happen in any part of your body. People generally notice these sensations in hands, feet, arms, and legs. Many things can cause numbness and tingling, including sitting with your legs crossed or falling asleep on your arm. If numbness and tingling persist and…
What Is Crepitus / Cracking Joints Joint cracking is a popping sound that occurs as a result of tissues rubbing together abnormally. The sound results from an abnormal interaction between air, fluid, or bone. A common example of joint crepitus is when rough surfaces in a joint rub together and result in a popping and…
What Is Muscle Spasm? Muscle spasm is an involuntary contraction of the muscle group. It is a forcible uncontrollable contraction. When a muscle is in a continued state of contraction, local circulatory and metabolic changes occur in response causing prolonged contraction of a muscle. The most common sites for muscle contraction are the back, calves,…
What Is Muscle Stiffness? Muscle stiffness is when your muscles feel tight and you find it more difficult to move than you usually do, especially after rest. You may also have muscle pains, cramping, and discomfort. This is different from muscle rigidity and spasticity. With these two symptoms, your muscles stay stiff even when you’re…
What Is Total Hip Replacement (THR)? In Total Hip Replacement (THR), the damaged hip socket (acetabulum), and the damaged femoral sockets are removed and replaced by plastic, metal, or ceramic components depending on the age, needs, and condition. A total hip replacement (THR) is performed in patients with loss of cartilage in the hip joint.…
What Is An Ankle Bone Spur? An ankle bone spur or osteophyte is a hard and smooth bump of extra bone that usually develops near joints. It is a bony growth formed on normal bone, as the body tries to repair itself by building extra bone. It is generally formed in response to constant pressure…
What Is Clubfoot Or Congenital Talipes Equinovarus Or CTEV? The clubfoot deformity is often referred to as congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV). Congenital clubfoot is a rigid deformity present at birth characterized by ankle equinus, heel tilt into varus, and midfoot and forefoot adduction with varus tilt. There is usually an additional equinus at the midfoot…
