Chondromalacia patellae, also known as runner’s knee, is damage or deterioration to the cartilage behind the kneecap (patella). Imbalances in the muscles that attach to the kneecap (i.e., tight outer thigh muscles and weak inner thigh muscles) can…
What Is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?
Cubital tunnel syndrome occurs when the ulnar nerve, which runs through a tunnel in the elbow, becomes compressed. The condition can result from a variety of causes, including a previous fracture, swelling, arthritis…
You can move your fingers because of soft tissues called flexor tendons, which are attached to your fingers and the muscles in your arm. These tendons glide through channels called tendon sheaths, and trigger finger is the result of inflammation or…
What Is Dupuytren’s Contracture?
Dupuytren’s contracture is a hereditary disease that causes thickening and tightening in some of the tissue within the palm of the hand. While this condition usually does not cause pain, it can cause a dense cord in…
Symptoms:
Pain in the foot and ankle
Swelling
Stiffness
Joints of the foot and ankle may be warm and tender to the touch
Deformities such as enlarged toe joints or crooked toes
What Is Arthritis?
Arthritis is the loss of cartilage (cushioning…
Types of Foot & Ankle Deformities That Cause Pain and Dysfunction
Trauma that has caused changes to bone development and/or improper fracture healing
Flat feet (low arches, pes planus)
High arches (Cavus foot)
Bunions (inflamed, hard lump on…
What Is Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)?
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) occurs when the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint contracts and thickens, making shoulder movement difficult. The reason for this problem is not completely…
A herniated (sometimes referred to as a ruptured) disc occurs when the spinal disc, which is the cushion between the vertebrae, bulges outside its regular position. As a result, nerves can become pinched, sending pain down a leg or arm. The…
An acetabular (hip) labral tear involves injury to the elastic soft tissue surrounding the ball-and-socket joint that holds the top of your thighbone in place. Labral tears often occur in athletes that change directions quickly and forcibly and also…
Hip arthritis can occur from wear and tear or may follow an injury of the joint. Arthritis is the loss of cartilage (cushioning material) between the bones, resulting in bone-on-bone contact. Loss of this cartilage results in pain, and the range of…