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Greenstick Fractures Presentation and Treatment

Greenstick fractures are incomplete fractures of long bones and are They are commonly mid-diaphyseal, affecting the forearm and lower leg. They are distinct from torus fractures. Greenstick fractures are incomplete fractures of long bones usually seen in young children, more commonly less than 10 years of age. They are commonly mid-diaphyseal and typically affect the forearm and lower leg. […]

Rickets Causes and Treatment

Rickets is a condition where there is a defect in mineralization of the osteoid matrix caused by inadequate calcium and phosphate. If the defect occurs before the closure of the physis, it is known as rickets. The same defect when occurs after physeal closure is called osteomalacia Rickets or rachitis is a disease of infancy and […]

Injured and Alone – What To Do?

Being injured and alone is one of the most frightening situations as the person is unable to reach anyone for help. while it may be frightening, it is not uncommon. Remember the movie 127 hours!! Frightening. isn’t it? Patients of trauma fall into minor injuries or major injuries. A person with major injuries can be […]

Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Myofascial pain syndrome is caused by injury or damage to the fascia. The syndrome can cause chronic pain in muscles throughout the body. Fascia is a tough connective tissue covering muscles which when injured becomes tight and may put painful pressure on surrounding tissues. Myofascial pain syndrome is characterized by presence of trigger points, a […]

Lumbar Spine Anatomy

Lumbar spine anatomy is unique in being strong and flexible. Lumbar spine provides mobility in many different planes including flexion, extension, side bending, and rotation, and at the very same time is strong enough to support body weight and the load of different postures. The lumbar spine protects the highly sensitive spinal cord and spinal […]

Forces on Bone – Compression, Tension and Shear

A bone is subjected to various kinds of forces in our day to day life. Some try to compress it, some bend while others rotate. Depending on their action, the forces on bone could be classified as compression, tension, and shear forces. Compressive Forces or Compression A compressive force acts along the long axis of […]

Bursa Anatomy and Significance

Bursa is a thin, lubricated fluid-filled sac located at points of friction between a bone and the surrounding soft tissue, such as skin, muscles, ligaments, and tendons like a fluid-filled balloon. About 160 bursae are present in adult body size of which depends on the location of the bursae. A bursal sac is made up […]