Introduction: Charcot Knee is the chronic, progressive, non-infectious destruction of bone and joints, in patients with peripheral neuropathy, as first described by William Musgrave in 1703 . Charcot neuroarthropathy of the knee (CK) is a rare and under-researched area, resulting in considerable morbidity. However, it is a common foot and ankle related pathology, especially in …
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 …
Introduction Spina Bifida is a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don’t form properly. It falls under the umbrella of neural tube defects (NTDs), which are conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord or spine. Definition Spina bifida, a neural tube defect, is the result of the defective fusion of one or …
Introduction Cauda Equina Syndrome is seen in injuries below the level of first lumbar vertebra. It is essentially an injury to the nerve roots below L1. Compression of these nerves can lead to permanent damage if not promptly treated, making CES a true aesculapian emergency. Etiology Cauda Equina Syndrome most commonly arises from a massive …
“Bone TB” refers to ostearticular tuberculosis, a form of tuberculosis (TB) that affects the bones and joints. It’s caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the same bacterium that causes pulmonary TB, but it spreads from the lungs (or other primary sites) to the skeletal system, typically through the bloodstream. Causes of bone tb The primary cause of bone …
Definition of Locomotor Disability Locomotor Disability refers to the inability to perform movements related to personal mobility or object handling due to musculoskeletal or nervous system impairments. According to the PWD Act 1995, it is a disability of bones, joints, or muscles that significantly restricts limb movement. The RPWD Act 2016 defines it as a …
A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that causes changes in its function which may be permanent or temporary in the loss of muscle function , sensation, autonomic functions at various parts of the body below the level of lesion. CAUSES OF SPINAL CORD INJURY TYPES OF SPINAL CORD INJURY Spinal cord …
