Anthrax is a rare and potentially deadly bacterial disease. The infectious agent responsible is Bacillus anthracis which is a bacterium that is present in both wild and domesticated animals such as goats, cattle, sheep, deer and horses. It is important to note that the Bacillus anthracis bacteria produces spores that have durable shells that allow […]
Ulnar nerve compression causes pressure placed on the ulnar nerve as it moves throughout the interior aspect of the elbow. If there is direct impact to the interior aspect of the elbow, the ulnar nerve might be compressed. Additionally, damage and inflammation of the tissue adjacent to the nerve might also place pressure on the
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A glenoid labrum tear is known to cause shoulder pain that could not be localized to a specific spot. The glenoid labrum is a stringy tissue ring that links to the border of the glenoid hollow of the shoulder blade in which the ball of the arm bone rests. It can be damaged by monotonous
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Costochondral separation or rib separation typically occurs after a direct strike to the rib region. It is important to note that the costochondral joints are those that are comprised of the ribs and the cartilage that links them to the sternum. If there is severance of the bone from the cartilage, it is strikingly the
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Acute appendicitis involves abrupt inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a small-sized organ with a shape of a finger and positioned on the right flank of the abdomen and branches to the initial segment of the large intestine. The appendix does not have any known function but it is capable of triggering issues by
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Hip bursitis is characterized by inflammation of the bursa or small sac of fluid between the bone and tendon that prevents friction. There are instances in which the bursa can end up inflamed, triggering hip pain. It is important to note that there are several bursas found in the hip joint such as: Trochanteric bursa
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is characterized as pain at the front part of the knee joint. This occurs once the patella rubs beneath the femur bone. It is often believed that incorrect tracking or rubbing of the patella over the femur is a main factor and results to damage to the articular cartilage beneath the patella.
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Knuckle pain and swelling involves the metacarpophalangeal or finger joints. This can develop due to various conditions that can affect the structures in the knuckles including the skin, nerves, tendons, muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, blood vessels and connective tissues. Characteristics of knuckle pain Knuckle pain can be described as sharp, stabbing, throbbing or dull. The
Fat pad impingement occurs if the infrapatellar fat pad or Hoffa’s pad is impinged due to direct trauma to the kneecap. The fat pad is crushed between the femoral condyle and the patella. In cases where strong forces strike the patella, it functions as a shock absorber to protect the underlying structures. Since the fat
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An individual might end up with a gunshot wound to the knee by accident or intentionally. It is important to note that the knee joint is an important weight bearing joint positioned strategically. Due to its location and structure, a gunshot wound to the knee can cause intense pain. What are the knee injuries from
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