orthopedic diseases

Foot pain is frequent in pregnancy and occurs due to swelling of the legs and feet that is provided by hormonal changes and increased difficulty in venous return of the feet to the center of the body. But in addition, the pain and tiredness in the feet can be caused by bone deformities that can arise due to the way to support the feet to walk and the increase of the weight in that phase

Shoulder arthrosis corresponds to degeneration of the shoulder joint, which leads to pain in the shoulder when certain movements are made and that increases over the years or intensifies during the movements of the arms. Shoulder arthrosis can happen due to genetic factors or the performance of repetitive or high impact movements, for example

The arthrosis in the hands correspond to the wear of the joints of the hands that damages the cartilages and thus increases the friction between the bones that constitute the hands, which leads to symptoms such as pain, difficulty to perform simple movements and, in the most advanced cases, formation of nodules in the middle at the end of the fingers, the Bouchard and Heberden nodules, respectively

Knee twisting, also known as knee sprains, occurs due to excessive stretching of the knee ligaments that in some cases eventually rupture, causing severe pain and swelling. This can happen during the practice of some sports, due to the execution of sudden movements or due to an injury caused by the impact of some object with the knee

Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine, which leaves it in the form of an 'S'. Although their development in adolescents is more common, children may also be affected, especially when other changes such as cerebral palsy are present, for example. However, most often, scoliosis is idiopathic, which means that its exact cause can not be identified

The lordosis is a normal curvature of the spine in the neck and bottom of the back that when it is accentuated is called hyperlordosis, provoking intense back pain and bad posture. In lumbar hyperlordosis this curvature becomes very pronounced, so that the buttock becomes very "upturned" and this ends up generating pain in the neck and back needing treatment, which can be done with physical therapy but the practice of physical activity can also help to relieve the pain and the discomfort

Osteoarthritis is a disease in which degeneration and looseness of the joint occurs, which causes symptoms such as swelling, pain and stiffness in the joints and difficulty in making movements. This is a chronic degenerative disease that has no cure but can be treated through the use of pain relieving and inflammation remedies and by performing daily stimulation and physical therapy exercises that end up controlling and slowing the development of the disease

The treatment for fracture consists of the repositioning of the bone, immobilization and recovery of the movements that can be done conservatively or surgically. The recovery time for a fracture will depend on the type of fracture and bone regeneration capacity of the individual, but here's what you can do to recover from a faster fracture

Pain in the feet can easily be caused by wearing inappropriate shoes, calluses or even by diseases or deformities that reach the joints and bones, such as arthritis, gout or morton neuroma, for example. Usually, foot pain can be relieved with rest, a foot scaling or a local massage with moisturizing cream, however, when it takes more than 5 days to relieve it, it is recommended to consult an orthopaedist to identify if there is a foot problem, treatment

The care of the bunion involves measures to prevent its worsening and prevent inflammation, as it happens due to a diversion of the fingers into the inside of the foot, misaligning the bones and joints of the region. So it is important to follow some tips like: Use orthopedic insoles , or splints, indicated by the orthopedist, to decrease the contact of the game with the bunion, reducing the weight on the region; Avoid wearing tight, heeled or thin-tipped shoes as they deform the foot and strain the bunion, and comfortable shoes should be preferred to accommodate the feet; Place a finger separa

The type of bunion surgery is selected according to the person's age and the type of deformation caused by the bunion, however, in most cases it consists of placing the toes in the correct position by scraping excess bone. The new position of the toes can be fixed with the use of screws or application of a prosthesis

A good home treatment for inflamed bunions, which often relieves pain and discomfort, is to make a foot-ladder by placing the 'sauce' feet in a bowl with warm water and 2 tablespoons of coarse salt or Epsom salts. Massaging the feet with sweet almond oil is also an excellent strategy to improve blood circulation and relieve pain, redness and swelling of the feet

Synovitis is the inflammation of the synovial membrane, a tissue that lines the inner part of some joints, and therefore synovitis can occur in the foot, ankle, knee, hip, hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder. In this disease the synovial membrane, which is responsible for producing the synovial fluid, becomes thicker and more blood vessels arise, which causes bleeding within the joint

In order to cure the torticollus, by eliminating the pain in the neck and being able to move the head freely, it is necessary to combat the involuntary contraction of the muscles of the neck. Mild torticollis can be relieved only by using warm compress and gentle neck massage, but when the torticollis is more severe and the limitation for turning the neck to the side is great, some specific techniques may be used

Tendinosis corresponds to the process of degeneration of the tendon, which often happens as a consequence of a tendonitis that has not been properly treated. Despite this, tendinosis is not always related to an inflammatory process, it is up to the physician to identify tendinosis from diagnostic tests, such as ultrasound and resonance

There are many researches on the best treatment for osteoarthritis in the knees, hands and hip, however, the complete cure has not yet been discovered because there is no single form of treatment that can quickly eliminate all symptoms. However, when the treatment of arthrosis is well targeted, it can significantly improve the individual's life, bringing relief of pain and improvement of movement

Hip arthrosis, also called osteoarthrosis or coxarthrosis, is a wear and tear on the joint that causes symptoms such as localized pain in the hip, which arises mainly during the day and when walking or sitting for a long time. This disease causes cartilage degeneration, and is very common in the hip, because it is a region that supports a good part of the body's weight and is always in motion and usually happens in people over 45 years, but it can also happen in younger people, especially in the case of athletes who use the joint a lot

Physical therapy with exercise is an excellent strategy to combat sacroiliitis because it can reposition the joint in the right place and strengthen the muscles involved that help maintain the stabilization of the pelvic region. Sacrocyteitis occurs when the joints between the sacrum and iliac bones of the pelvis are affected by inflammation

Synovial cyst is a type of lump, similar to a lump, arising near a joint, consisting of synovial fluid, which can be caused by local strokes, repetitive stress injuries or joint defects, for example. Generally, the most frequent sign of the synovial cyst is the appearance of a rounded and soft lump that appears near the joint

The treatment for arthrosis can be done with the use of medications, physical therapy, exercise and in the most severe cases when the symptoms last making life difficult for the person, surgery may be indicated, but in the latter case. Usually the symptoms are well controlled with anti-inflammatory tablets such as ibuprofen but as these should not be taken for more than 7 days for causing stomach pain, your doctor may still recommend the daily application of anti-inflammatory ointments to pass on the site pain