Overview Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare and chronic neurological condition that affects the brain and spinal cord, leading to progressive muscle stiffness, rigidity, and painful spasms. The disorder …
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Overview Polymyositis is a rare but potentially disabling chronic inflammatory disease that primarily targets the muscles located closest to the trunk of the body. These include the major muscle groups …
Overview Cervicogenic Dizziness is a condition where dizziness or a sense of imbalance arises due to issues in the cervical spine (neck region). Unlike dizziness caused by inner ear disorders …
Overview Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) is a relatively uncommon but clinically important joint disorder in which a fragment of bone and its overlying cartilage gradually lose strength due to reduced blood …
Overview Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS) is a rare but potentially debilitating joint disease that primarily affects the synovium—the thin layer of tissue that lines joints and tendons. The condition is …
Overview Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome (SCDS) is a rare but increasingly recognized vestibular disorder that affects the inner ear, specifically the superior semicircular canal. In a healthy ear, the bony …
Overview Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES) is a rare but significant vascular condition that affects the circulation in the lower leg. It occurs when the popliteal artery—the major blood vessel …
Overview Paget-Schroetter Syndrome, also known as effort thrombosis, is a rare but serious vascular condition that involves the development of a blood clot (thrombosis) in the deep veins of the …
Overview Myofascial Pain Syndrome is a long-term musculoskeletal condition that primarily affects the soft tissues of the body. It is characterized by persistent pain, stiffness, and tenderness in specific muscle …
