Ankle Splint is defined as a rigid or flexible device that maintains in position a displaced or movable part; also used to keep in place and protect an injured part or as a rigid or flexible material used to protect, Read More …
Month: July 2020
Ablative Nerve Block – Indications, Contraindications
Ablative Nerve Block/Ablation is the destruction (also called ablation) of nerves is a method that may be used to reduce certain kinds of chronic pain by preventing transmission of pain signals. It is a safe procedure in which a portion of nerve tissue is destroyed Read More …
Water-cooled Radiofrequency (WCRF) Ablation
Water-cooled radiofrequency (WCRF) ablation uses a specialized needle that is heated up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit but also cooled by a continuous flow of water. The water allows a regulated flow of current and also prevents the needle tip from being Read More …
Pulsed Radiofrequency (PRF) Ablation
Pulsed Radiofrequency (PRF) Ablation /Ablation is the destruction (also called ablation) of nerves is a method that may be used to reduce certain kinds of chronic pain by preventing transmission of pain signals. It is a safe procedure in which a portion of nerve tissue Read More …
Conventional Continuous Radiofrequency (CRF) Ablation
Conventional Continuous Radiofrequency (CRF) Ablation/Ablation is the destruction (also called ablation) of nerves is a method that may be used to reduce certain kinds of chronic pain by preventing transmission of pain signals. It is a safe procedure in which a portion of nerve tissue Read More …
Ablation – Indications, Contraindications, Procedure
Ablation is the destruction (also called ablation) of nerves is a method that may be used to reduce certain kinds of chronic pain by preventing transmission of pain signals. It is a safe procedure in which a portion of nerve tissue is destroyed or removed Read More …
Trochanteric Bursitis – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Trochanteric bursitis is characterized by painful inflammation of the bursa located just superficial to the greater trochanter of the femur. Activities involving running and those involving the possibility of falls or physical contact, as well as lateral hip surgery and Read More …
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), previously known as trochanteric bursitis, affects 1.8 per 1000 patients annually. GTPS results from degenerative changes affecting the gluteal tendons and bursa.[rx] Patients complain of pain over the lateral aspect of the thigh that is exacerbated with prolonged Read More …
Trendelenburg Gait – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Trendelenburg gait is an abnormal gait resulting from a defective hip abductor mechanism. The primary musculature involved is the gluteal musculature, including the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles. The weakness of these muscles causes drooping of the pelvis to Read More …
Dancer’s Hip – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Dancer’s Hip/Snapping hip syndrome also known as coxa saltans (or dancer’s hip) is a clinical condition characterized by an audible or palpable snapping sensation that is heard during movement of the hip joint. Snapping hip has multiple etiologies and is classified Read More …
Coxa Saltans – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Coxa Saltans/Snapping hip syndrome also known as coxa saltans (or dancer’s hip) is a clinical condition characterized by an audible or palpable snapping sensation that is heard during movement of the hip joint. Snapping hip has multiple etiologies and is classified Read More …
Snapping Hip – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Snapping Hip/Snapping hip syndrome also known as coxa saltans (or dancer’s hip) is a clinical condition characterized by an audible or palpable snapping sensation that is heard during movement of the hip joint. Snapping hip has multiple etiologies and is classified Read More …