The popliteal fossa is a diamond shaped area found on the posterior side of the knee. BORDERS OF POPLITEAL FOSSA The popliteal fossa is diamond shaped structure with four borders. These borders are formed by the muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg and thigh. (a) Superomedial Border Semimembranosus. (b) Superolateral Border Biceps femoris. (c) […]
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Inflammation of the Achilles tendon is called Achilles tendonitis. Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone (calcaneus) . Most commonly occurs in runners who have suddenly increased the intensity or duration of their […]
Retrocalcaneal bursitis is the most common heel bursitis. Retrocalcaneal bursitis is inflammation of the bursa (a small sac located where tendons pass over areas of bone around the joints), which lies over your heel (calcaneum) where your Achilles tendon inserts. OR Retrocalcaneal bursitis is inflammation of the bursa located between the calcaneus and the anterior […]
Ankle sprain is an injury to the tough bands of tissue (ligaments) that surround and connect the bones of the leg to the foot. The injury typically happens when you accidentally twist or turn your ankle in an awkward way. This can stretch or tear the ligaments that hold your ankle bones and joints together. […]
Scapulohumeral rhythm (also called as glenohumeral rhythm) is the kinematic interaction between the scapula and the humerus, given by Codman in the year 1930. This coordinated interaction is important for the optimal function of the shoulder. When there is a change in the normal position of the scapula relative to the humerus, can this can […]
EPIDEMIOLOGY Evidence of spondylotic change is frequently found in many asymptomatic adults, with 25% of adults under the age of 40, 50% of adults over the age of 40, and 85% of adults over the age of 60 showing some evidence of disc degeneration. Another study of asymptomatic adults showed significant degenerative changes at 1 […]