Muscle, Joints, Bone Disorders

Calcium is an important mineral found abundantly in bones and teeth of human beings. Almost 98 percent of calcium is present in bones and teeth. The rest 2 percent is present in other tissues and circulating blood. Calcium keeps the bones and teeth strong. It is essential for formation of …

The collarbone in medical terminology is referred as clavicle. It is a long bone that lies horizontally near the neck area. One end of clavicle is attached with the shoulder blade and other end is attached to the sternum or breastbone, together it forms a part of shoulder girdle. The …

Muscular dystrophy is not a particular disease but an umbrella term used for group of muscle disorders. The common point in each disorder is damage and progressive irreversible destruction of muscle. The disorder mainly affects skeletal muscles in the body. The voluntary muscles of leg, hands, arm, face, etc shrink …

Osteomalacia is a condition wherein the softening of bones occurs, usually caused by severe vitamin D deficiency. Softened bones of children and young adults result in bowing of the bones during growth, particularly the weight-bearing bones of the legs. In older individuals it causes fractures.

Treatment involves providing adequate amounts …

The jaw is known to move out of position i.e. dislocate or break on the lower portion i.e. fracture, frequently. Either occurrence can result in immense pain and can also lead to inappropriate healing, if neglected. A broken jaw is a rather facial injury. In fact, a broken mandible is …

Torticollis is a painful disorder wherein the muscles of the neck contract involuntarily, resulting in the head to turn to one side or to tip backward or forward.

A rare disorder, it is seen in middle-aged people, women rather than men. There isn’t any cure for the condition. It tends …

Cuboid syndrome is one the causes for pain in lateral aspect of foot. The condition mainly pertains to cuboid bone. It is one of the bones which forms and maintains the arc of foot. The bone is situated on the outer side of mid foot.

Cuboid syndrome develops when cuboid …

A hyperextended knee is a painful condition which occurs when the knee is extended beyond its normal range of extension. In other words the knee is bent backward beyond its capacity while absorbing a force or pressure put upon it. This type of knee injury can damage the vital parts …

Neck cracking is a typical clicking or crackling sound which is experienced by a person when he twists or rotates his head. It is similar to the sound produced by twisting the knuckles. Many people have the habit of twisting their neck to relieve muscle tension in their neck after …

Pain in shoulder is common medical problem in orthopedic practice. Shoulder joint is an important joint which facilitates easy maneuver of upper arm while performing various daily activities. Shoulder tendonitis is inflammation of rotator cuff tendon. A tendon is an end part of muscle which attaches the muscle to the …