Author: praharsha

Hip Dysplasia Causes The ball portion of the upper thigh bone fits into the hip socket and forms a stable ball and socket joint for smooth movement. If the socket doesn’t fully cover the ball portion, then the condition is known as hip dysplasia. It damages the cartilage lining the hip joint and the labrum […]

Elbow Dislocation – Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment An elbow dislocation occurs when the bones in the forearm (radius and ulna) are displaced in relation to the bones in the upper arm (humerus). The elbow joint, that forms where these three bones meet, can be dislocated or separated. The specific and serious injuries that can occur […]

Tendinitis Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Tendinitis or tendonitis is a painful condition of the tendons (the connective tissue between your bones and muscles).  Tendons are thick cords of connective tissues that join your muscles to bones. Tendinitis occurs in joints such as knee, hip, elbow, shoulder and at the base of the thumb (Achilles tendon). […]

Adhesive capsulitis or Frozen shoulder – both these terms are used interchangeably.

Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition in which fingers turn or bend towards the palm of the hand and do not straighten completely. In this painless condition, one or more fingers bend towards the palm. Description of the Dupuytren’s Contracture The fibrous layer of tissue that lies underneath the skin in the palm and fingers is […]