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Soleus Strain

Overview A Soleus strain is a common calf injury involving overstretching or tearing of the soleus muscle, one of the key muscles located in the lower leg. The soleus lies …

Rectus Abdominis Strain

Overview A Rectus Abdominis strain is a relatively common yet often underestimated injury that involves the overstretching, partial tearing, or complete rupture of the rectus abdominis muscle, the prominent, long, …

Claw Hand

Overview Claw hand is a structural deformity of the hand that results in an abnormal resting position of the fingers. In this condition, the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints become hyperextended, while …

Swan Neck Deformity

Overview Swan neck deformity is a characteristic finger deformity commonly seen in conditions affecting the hand’s joints, tendons, or connective tissues particularly in rheumatoid arthritis. It involves a distinct postural …

Subtendinous Achilles Bursitis

Overview The Achilles tendon is one of the strongest tendons in the human body, connecting the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus). To reduce friction between …

Dowager’s Hump

Overview Dowager’s hump, medically referred to as thoracic kyphosis or postural kyphosis, is a noticeable forward rounding of the upper back near the base of the neck. It often gives …

Meralgia Paresthetica

Overview Meralgia Paresthetica, also known as Meralgia Paresthetica, is a condition that affects the sensory nerve supplying the skin of the outer thigh. The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) originates …

Acromioclavicular Bursitis

Overview The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the human body, allowing us to perform a wide range of movements, from lifting and reaching to throwing and …

Transverse Abdominis Strain

Overview The transverse abdominis (TrA) is one of the most important core muscles of the human body. Often called the “corset muscle,” it wraps horizontally around the abdomen, providing stability …