Achilles tendon rupture, also known as tendoachilles rupture, is a relatively common injury that affects the Achilles tendon, which is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. This tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone and is e

An ACL tear, or anterior cruciate ligament tear, is a common knee injury, particularly among athletes engaged in high-impact sports like basketball, soccer, and football. The ACL is a crucial ligament that stabilizes the knee joint, connecting the fe

Coccydynia refers to pain in the coccyx, which is the small, triangular bone at the base of the spine, commonly known as the tailbone. This condition can be caused by various factors, including trauma, repetitive strain, or inflammation of the surrou

Osteoarthritis, often referred to as OA, is a common and chronic joint condition that primarily affects the elderly but can also occur in younger individuals due to various risk factors. It is the most prevalent form of arthritis and is characterized

Posterior intervertebral disc prolapse, commonly referred to as a herniated or slipped disc, is a medical condition that affects the intervertebral discs in the spine. These discs are cushion-like structures located between each pair of adjacent vert

De Quervain's tenosynovitis, also known as De Quervain's tendinitis or BlackBerry thumb, is a painful condition that affects the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. It is named after the Swiss surgeon Fritz de Quervain, who first described it in

Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common overuse injury of the forearm muscles and tendons that attach to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. Despite its name, it can occur in individuals who don't play tennis. Repetitive mot

Shoulder is a very mobile joint of the body having movement in all directions. This mobility is conferred because of shallow glenoid and ball shaped head of humerus. This joint is stable only because of extensive ligamentous restraints all around the