A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. It is caused by the big toe bending inward, which puts pressure on the joint. Bunions are more common in women than men, and they tend to run in families. Symptoms of a Bunion The main symptom […]
Introduction The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four major ligaments in the knee. It helps to stabilize the knee joint and prevent it from moving forward too far. An ACL tear occurs when this ligament is stretched or torn. ACL tears are a common knee injury, especially among athletes. They can occur […]
Sports are a great way to stay fit and active, but they can also lead to injuries. Some of the most common sports injuries include: Ankle sprains: Ankle sprains are caused by a sudden twisting or rolling of the ankle. They can be painful and make it difficult to walk. Knee injuries: Knee injuries can […]
Introduction Tennis elbow and golfers elbow are both painful conditions that affect the elbow. Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is an inflammation of the tendons that attach to the outside of the elbow. Golfers elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is an inflammation of the tendons that attach to the inside of the […]
Introduction The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. These muscles and tendons help to keep the shoulder stable and allow it to move freely. A rotator cuff injury occurs when one or more of these muscles or tendons is damaged. Rotator cuff injuries are a common […]
5 Easy Ways to Deal with Shoulder Pain Shoulder Pain A person’s shoulder consists of three bones: the upper arm bone, the shoulder blade, and the collarbone, which together with tendons and muscles allow for movement of the arm. All the joints working in tandem allow a person to perform actions ranging from the basic […]
Shoulder Injuries often overseen Treating painful shoulders can be tricky and there is an often overlooked cause of shoulder pain. When we’re dealing with a painful shoulder and we see a loss of overhead movement, it’s easy to focus our attention on the glenohumeral joint. We may jump to mobilizing the shoulder joint to improve […]
Dr. Hans-Joachim Poessel Announces a New Bunion Surgery Method for Middle East Modern surgical treatment of hallux valgus is based on radiological assessment of the deformity in standing a/p and lateral x-rays of the foot. The distal soft tissue procedure is an important part of valgus deformity correction and enables reduction of the sesamoids. However, […]
