Synovial chondromatosis is a synovial disease where synovium has foci of cartilage tissue. These could be found in the synovial lining of joint, tendon sheath and bursae. These ectopic foci of cartilage can result in painful joint effusions and, on the generation of loose bodies, mechanical symptoms. It is also known as Reichel’s syndrome or […]
Lower Limb
Discoid Meniscus or Popping Knee Syndrome
The normal meniscus of the knee is semilunar in shape. In discoid meniscus, the meniscus of the knee is discoid rather than semilunar in shape. This is a common cause of popping or snapping knees. This condition is also called popping knee syndrome. Discoid menisci are also incidentally found in 3-5% of knee MRIs. The […]
Loose Bodies in Joint- Causes and Treatment
Loose bodies refer to the fragments of cartilage or bone that freely float inside the joint space and can occur as a result of an injury or wear or tear over time. There can be one or many loose bodies in the joint as determined by severity of the disease. The loose bodies can be […]
A Case of Medial Malleolus Fracture Fixed By Percutaneous Fixation
Medial malleolus fracture is a fracture of the distal medial projection of tibia bone called medial malleolus. Medial malleolus and lateral malleolus contribute forms the socket of the ankle joint where talus articulates. There are three malleoli in the ankle. The medial and the posterior arise from the tibia. A counterpart called lateral malleolus is […]
Normal Foot X-ray – Findings and Discussion
Normal Foot Xray Xrays are basic investigations for orthopedic problems. To find the abnormal one must have an idea of normal. This is how a normal foot x-ray looks like. The present image shows an anteroposterior and oblique view x-ray of the left foot. On the left side of the plate, there is an oblique […]