As women age, maintaining bone strength becomes increasingly important. One of the most significant health risks women face during and after menopause is osteoporosis—a condition that weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures. Understanding this link can help in taking steps to prevent bone-related complications later in life. What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a […]
A scaphoid fracture refers to a break in the scaphoid bone—a small, boat-shaped bone near the base of the thumb. Though tiny, this bone plays a major role in wrist movement and stability. Most scaphoid fractures occur when someone falls on an outstretched hand, causing stress on the wrist and breaking the bone without much […]
Compartment syndrome is a serious medical condition caused by excessive pressure within a muscle compartment. This pressure restricts blood flow and can lead to muscle and nerve damage. It commonly affects the legs, arms, feet, buttocks, and abdomen. There are two types of compartment syndrome: acute and chronic. Acute compartment syndrome is a medical emergency, […]
Osteomyelitis is an infection occurring within a bone, potentially affecting various parts of it. The infection can reach the bone via the bloodstream from another infected area in the body or spread from nearby infected tissue. Direct infection can also happen if an injury, like a deep wound or open fracture, exposes the bone to […]
Osteoporosis is often called a “silent disease” because it typically shows no direct symptoms until a bone fracture occurs. Unlike many conditions, it doesn’t cause headaches or fever. The first indication is frequently a broken bone from a minor fall or incident that wouldn’t normally cause such an injury. However, certain subtle changes can signal […]
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition that arises when the ulnar nerve becomes compressed or irritated. This nerve travels from your neck down to your fingers, passing through a passage on the inner side of the elbow known as the cubital tunnel, which is formed by muscle, ligament, and bone. When the ulnar nerve is […]
Shoulder impingement occurs when the rotator cuff, a group of four muscles connecting your shoulder blade to your upper arm bone, gets pinched or rubbed by the top outer edge of the shoulder blade, known as the acromion. This often happens due to swelling that reduces the already small space for the rotator cuff. The […]
Paget’s disease of bone is a chronic condition that interferes with the body’s natural bone remodelling process. Normally, bone tissue undergoes continuous renewal — old bone is broken down and replaced with strong, healthy bone. In Paget’s disease, this process becomes abnormally accelerated and disorganized, resulting in bones that are larger, weaker, and more prone […]
Chondrosarcoma is a rare but aggressive malignant tumour that originates in cartilage tissue. It most commonly affects the pelvis, femur, humerus, and ribs. Known for its potential to grow rapidly and invade nearby tissues, this cancer often spreads (metastasizes), particularly to the lungs, making early diagnosis and treatment crucial for improving patient outcomes. Causes and […]
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common overuse injury that typically affects adolescents involved in sports like soccer, basketball, and gymnastics. It occurs due to stress on the patellar tendon where it attaches to the tibial tuberosity, just below the knee. This stress leads to inflammation, pain, and sometimes swelling in the area. Causes of Osgood-Schlatter Disease […]