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…

What Is Herniated Disk Or Slipped Disc? Herniated disc or slipped disc is a problem that occurs in the rubbery cushions or discs which lie between the vertebrae bones that form the spine. A spinal disc has a soft, jellylike center known as the nucleus fibrosis surrounded by a tougher, rubbery exterior known as the…

What Is Quadriceps Muscle Strain? A quadriceps muscle strain is an acute tearing injury of the quadriceps, which usually occurs due to an acute stretch of the muscle and forceful contraction at the same time or repetitive functional overloading. The Quadriceps femoris muscle is located in the anterior compartment of the thigh and is a hip…

What Is Pes Anserine Bursitis? Pes anserine bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa located between the shinbone and the three tendons of the hamstring muscle at the inner side of the knee. It occurs when the bursa becomes irritated and produces excessive fluid, which causes it to swell and puts pressure on the adjacent…

What Is Lumbar Spondylosis? Lumbar spondylosis is a condition caused by degeneration of the lumbar disc or facet joints. It is a degenerative condition affecting discs, vertebral bodies, and associated joints of lumbar vertebrae. Lumbar spondylosis is progressive and irreversible in older patients and commonly occurs due to exposure to mechanical stress. What Are The…

What is Swan Neck Deformity? Swan Neck Deformity is a finger condition where the finger bends abnormally at the middle joint (proximal interphalangeal joint, or PIP) while the tip of the finger (distal interphalangeal joint, or DIP) bends in the opposite direction. This results in a zigzag appearance that resembles a swan’s neck. Causes of…

Causes of Erb’s Palsy Erb’s Palsy is typically caused by trauma during childbirth. The most common scenarios include: Difficult Delivery: When a baby’s shoulders are too large to pass through the birth canal easily (shoulder dystocia), excessive pulling or stretching of the infant’s head and neck can occur. Breech Births: Babies born feet-first may experience…

What Is Sprengel’s Shoulder? Sprengel’s shoulder is also called a high scapula. Sprengel deformity is the most common congenital abnormality of the shoulder girdle characterized by an abnormally raised scapula on one side or both sides. The affected shoulder blade is abnormally connected to the spine, which causes restriction of the shoulder movement. Scoliosis with…