Introduction: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury commonly results from a fall from height with the knee in flexion and the body rotating on the stationary foot. This results in abnormal internal rotation of it tibia. Similarly, hyper flexion or hyperextension with internal rotation of the tibia can also produce it. Mechanism of injury: Anterior Cruciate Ligament …
Introduction: Meniscal injuries are among the most common knee problems, affecting individuals of all ages and activity levels. These crucial structures play a important role in knee function and understanding their injuries is key to effective management and recovery. Etiology: Meniscal tear can be broadly categorized by their cause: Mechanism of Injury: Signs & Symptoms: …
Introduction Kyphosis, often perceived as solely a spinal issue, significantly impacts overall posture and movement patterns. The compensatory mechanisms adopted by the body to maintain balance in the presence of kyphosis can place abnormal stresses on various joints, particularly the hips, leading to pain, dysfunction, and even injury. Etiology The primary cause is the altered …
Anterior compartment syndrome is a medical condition characterized by increased pressure within the anterior compartment of the leg, leading to decreased blood flow and potential damage to muscles, nerves, and other tissues which causes pain in the anterior lower leg, which is increased in resisted dorsiflexion. Causes of Anterior compartment syndrome Pathophysiology The anterior compartment …
The ITB is a non-elastic collagen cord stretching from the pelvis to below the knee.At the top it is attached to the iliac crest, where it blends with the gluteus maximus and tensor fascia lata. As the tract descends down lateral side of the thigh its deep fiber attach to the linea aspera of the …
