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 […]
Ulnar nerve compression Read More »
A broken elbow involves damage in any of the bones forming the elbow. There are 3 bones that might be broken – humerus, ulna and radius. There are various ways in which an individual can end up with a broken elbow. In most instances, it occurs from a fall directly onto the joint or from
The subscapularis is a strong muscle responsible for rotating the arm inwards and a component of the rotator cuff muscles. It is often damaged among throwers and difficult to manage. It is important to note that the subscapularis muscle starts from below the shoulder blade and inserts at the anterior part of the upper arm.
Subscapularis inflammation Read More »
The respiratory syncytial virus is known to cause respiratory tract infections. It belongs to the virus family of Paramyxoviridae which includes viruses responsible for causing measles and mumps. It is one of the main reasons for hospitalizations among babies and children. What are the indications? Once an individual is infected by the respiratory syncytial virus,
Respiratory syncytial virus Read More »
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
Glenoid labrum tear Read More »
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
Costochondral separation Read More »
Bronchiectasis involves blockage of the airways due to the formation of mucus. The condition arises if the body could not eliminate the mucus which accumulates in the airways. The gradual buildup of the mucus results to infection that widens the airways. The condition usually starts in childhood even though the symptoms might be observed later.
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
Acute appendicitis Read More »
Reactive arthritis is characterized by joint pain and swelling triggered by infection in other parts of the body. The condition is considered rare. The infection responsible for the condition can develop in any part of the body, but usually in the urinary tract. Remember that reactive arthritis is not transmissible but the bacteria might be
What is reactive arthritis? Read More »
Adenoiditis involves inflammation of the adenoid tissues. It is difficult to tell if the adenoid tissue is infected or enlarged due to its distant position in the back of the throat. As part of the aging process, the adenoids shrink and gradually vanish in most individuals especially when adolescence is reached. In some cases, they
