orthopedic diseases

To treat knee pain it is advisable to seek an orthopedist or physiotherapist as they will be able to diagnose the cause of the pain and thus indicate the best treatment. Knee pain can have a number of causes, and whenever symptoms persist for more than 5 days, or whenever pain is too severe and difficulty walking, sitting, climbing or descending stairs, a doctor should be seen

Treatment for patellar chondromalacia can be done with resting, use of ice packs and exercises to strengthen the muscles of the legs, especially the quadriceps, which forms the anterior part of the thigh to decrease pain, inflammation and friction between the bone the thigh, the femur and the knee bone, the patella

Tendonitis in the ankles is an inflammation of the tendons that connect the bones and muscles of the ankles, provoking the appearance of symptoms like pain when walking, rigidity when moving the joint or swelling in the ankle, for example. Tendonitis in the ankles is more common in athletes who do constant physical activity, such as running or jumping, due to progressive tendon wear

Septic arthritis consists of infection of a joint by viruses or bacteria after surgery or due to infections in other parts of the body such as urinary tract infections or skin sores that spread through the blood to the joints, especially when the immune system is found weakened Generally, the sites most affected are the knee and hip joints, especially in the elderly who have had surgery to place prostheses, for example

Transient synovitis is an inflammation that occurs suddenly in children between 2 and 8 years of age, which causes it to begin to limp and complain of pain in the leg, knee or hip. Not always its causes are identified but the treatment is important and should be done with taking anti-inflammatory and rest but sometimes the doctor may indicate withdrawal of fluid from the joint with an injection

Major spinal problems such as low back pain, arthrosis and herniated disc are common in adulthood and may be related to work, poor posture, and sedentary lifestyle. When spinal pain is severe, persistent, or accompanied by symptoms such as pain, burning, tingling, or other sensitivity changes in the spine, arms, or legs, it is important to see an orthopedist for testing

Correct posture avoids tummy because when muscles, bones and joints are properly positioned, fat is best distributed. Good posture favors the work of the erector spinae muscles and the abdominals act as a kind of natural band in the belly region and the fat folds are less evident. Poor posture favors the belly because when the individual adopts a bad posture day after day, his internal organs are projected forward and downward and this associated with abdominal flaccidity and poor diet results in fat located in the abdominal region

Clavicle fracture is a very common problem in athletes. It causes a lot of pain when trying to move the affected arm, swelling and even deformation at the site of the clavicle. Generally, clavicle fracture is more common in athletes, especially cyclists, but can occur at any age due to falls on the shoulder or due to a direct blow to the clavicle, for example

Muscle contusion is usually caused by direct trauma that causes pain, swelling and stiffness, with the thigh being the most affected site. This type of injury is very common in athletes, especially in soccer players, but it can happen in everyone who practices physical activity. Muscle contusion can be classified as mild, moderate or severe depending on the severity of the stroke and the time required for its recovery

Proprioception exercises help in recovering injuries to the knee joint or ligaments because they force the body to adapt to the injury, avoiding that the affected area is hard pushed in daily activities such as running, walking or climbing stairs, for example. These exercises should be done every day between 1 to 6 months, until you are able to do the exercises without losing balance or even indication of the orthopedist or physiotherapist

The exercises of proprioception promote the recovery of injuries to the joints or ligaments because they force the body to adapt to the injury, avoiding that the affected place in the daily activities, such as walking or climbing stairs, for example, strives very hard. These exercises should be done daily, between 1 to 6 months, until you are able to do the exercises without losing balance or even indication of the orthopedist or physiotherapist

Proprioception exercises accelerate the recovery of injuries to the joint, ligaments, muscles, or tendons of the shoulder because they help the body adapt to the affected limb, avoiding unnecessary exertion during daily activities such as moving the arm, picking up objects or cleaning up the house, for example

Physical therapy after hip prosthesis should begin the first day after surgery and continue at home after discharge, to restore normal hip movement, maintain strength and range of motion, decrease pain, prevent complications such as dislocation of the prosthesis or formation of clots and prepare the return to daily activities

The stump is the part of the limb that remains after an amputation and for good healing it is important to have some care as to keep the stump always clean and dry or to massage the stump with moisturizing cream. Amputation can be performed due to poor circulation in people with diabetes, tumors or trauma caused by accidents

Hip arthroplasty is an orthopedic surgery used to replace the natural hip joint with a metal, polyethylene or ceramic prosthesis. Generally, hip arthroplasty is used in elderly patients with joint wear, due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis; however, it may also be used in young patients if a femoral neck fracture occurs, for example

Exercises to correct kyphosis should strengthen the back and pectoral region, correcting the kyphotic posture, which consists of being in the "hunchback" position, with the neck, shoulders and head bent forward. The exercises should always be guided by a physical educator or physiotherapist so that they are done correctly for the best results because they can cause back pain when performed improperly

The hidden spina bifida is a congenital malformation that develops in the baby in the first month of pregnancy and is characterized by incomplete closure of the spine. Usually it goes unnoticed, however, one of the symptoms is the growth of a tuft of hair on the back of the child. The spina bifida hidden in L5 or the spina bifida hidden in S1 are examples of the place in the spine where the spina bifida was formed

To know if your child has broken a bone, it is important to be aware of abnormal bumps in the arms, legs, or other parts of the body such as hands and feet, as it is often not possible for the child to complain about the pain he feels, especially when he has less than 3 years. In addition, another sign that your child may have broken a bone is when you have difficulty moving an arm or leg, being unwilling to play or avoiding to move your arm during bathing, for example

Recovery after a hip prosthesis lasts for about 6 to 9 months, but it is possible to accelerate recovery by taking some daily care such as not crossing the legs, not turning the leg out or in and always keeping the operated leg stretched in the activities of the day -a-day. This care should be taken every day to prevent the prosthesis from leaving the place, which can cause the individual to have to be operated again to reposition the prosthesis

The best treatment for cervical rib syndrome is surgery to remove excess bone. However, this technique is only used when the patient has advanced symptoms, such as severe pain and tingling of the arms, that prevent the performance of daily activities. Before using surgery the orthopedist may recommend other ways to relieve symptoms, which include: Do stretching of the neck every 2 hours