orthopedic diseases

Among the symptoms of meniscal injury are pain in the knee when walking, up and down stairs. The pain is located on the front of the knee and may reach the most lateral if the lesion is lateral meniscus or the innermost part of the knee if it is a lesion of the medial meniscus. The treatment for meniscus recovery can be done through orthopedic surgery followed by physical therapy

Physical therapy is indicated for treatment in case of rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and is a good alternative to the reconstruction surgery of this ligament. Physiotherapeutic treatment depends on the age and if there are other problems in the knee, but usually it is done with the use of devices, stretching exercises, joint mobilization and strengthening of the muscles of the anterior and posterior thigh, mainly, to guarantee the stability of this joint and the return of daily activities as soon as possible

Multiple congenital arthrogryposis (AMC) is a serious disease characterized by deformities and stiffness in the joints, which prevent the baby from moving around generating intense muscle weakness. Muscle tissue then becomes replaced by fat and connective tissue. The disease manifests itself in the process of developing the fetus, which presents almost no movement in the mother's belly, which compromises the formation of her joints and normal bone growth

Treatment for Multiple Congenital Arthrogryposis includes orthopedic surgeries and physiotherapy sessions, and use of splints to sleep, but in addition, the parents or caregivers of the child should handle the rigid joints carefully to improve their movements. Congenital Multiple Arthrogryposis is a disease characterized by the fusion of one or more joints, which does not allow the baby to bend his elbows, fingers or knees, for example

The treatment for osteoarthritis in the spine can be done by taking anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants and analgesics. Physical therapy sessions may also be indicated to relieve symptoms and prevent worsening of the disease, and as a last resort, perform surgery to remove the parts affected by arthrosis

There are several options for the treatment of osteoarthritis, including analgesic remedies, anti-inflammatory drugs or supplements of glucosamine and chondroitin, for example, which are prescribed by the general practitioner, geriatrician or rheumatologist, depending on whether they cause symptoms, their intensity and the needs of each person

To treat reactive arthritis, it is important to consult a rheumatologist to begin drug treatment as soon as the first symptoms appear, which may include joint pain, burning on urination or redness of the eyes, depending on the affected site. Learn more about this problem in: Reactive arthritis. However, to relieve the symptoms while waiting for the consultation in the rheumatologist it is recommended to rest a lot, make the treatment for the infection that led to the onset of reactive arthritis and move the affected joint with care and gentleness

To treat atritis with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, which are the most common arthritis types, it is necessary to go to the rheumatologist to start using anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic drugs to reduce pain and inflammation, which hinder movement and not allow sleeping in a calm and quiet, for example

Valgus knee or valgus is a misalignment of the hip and legs that causes the knees to be turned inwards and feet out. This condition is popularly known as X-shaped legs or scissors. The knee valgus can easily be noticed simply by observing that the knees can touch, but the ankles are distant, which can cause symptoms such as pain and lack of stability in the knee

Analgesics such as Paracetamol may be helpful in relieving the discomfort of lower back pain, but the maximum daily dose is 4g per day. Anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen can be used when the pain is very strong and there is inflammation but should not have ingested more than 1.2 g per day. Lumbar pain, also known as low back pain, is characterized by pain with or without stiffness between the end region of the ribs and glutes

Entesopathy or enthesitis is the inflammation of the region that connects the tendons to the bones, enthesis. It happens more often in people who have one or more types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, which is an inflammation in the joints of people who have psoriasis

Stretching and muscle strain occur when the muscle stretches too much, due to excessive exertion to perform a certain activity, which can lead to rupture of muscle fibers, muscle or tendon involved. The only difference between stretching and stretching is where the injury occurs: Muscle stretching: The injury occurs in the red muscle fibers, which are located in the middle of the muscle

The TENS device, also known as transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation, is an effective, safe and non-invasive method of treating chronic and acute pain without the need for medication. TENS appliances are one of the most used features in physical therapy for the treatment of pain related to arthritis, tendonitis, rheumatism or dislocations, for example

Treatment for temporomandibular joint dysfunction, also known as TMJ pain, is done based on its cause, and includes use of bite plates to relieve joint pressure, facial muscle relaxation techniques, physical therapy or, in cases more serious, performing surgery. It is also very important to observe and avoid habits that may be triggering the pain, such as nail biting, lip biting or intentionally or inadvertently squeezing your teeth, holding your chin in your hand or chewing gum or hard objects, for example

The wrist is the region between the hand and the arm, which can become sore after falling down by hand, after starting the gym or performing repetitive movements without even realizing it. Here we indicate the main situations that can cause pain in the wrist, and how the treatment of each one is done: 1

The surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome consists of making a cut between the palm of the hand and the wrist to release the nerve that is being pressed and causing symptoms such as tingling or stinging sensation in the hand and fingers. Carpal tunnel decompression surgery is generally recommended in cases where remedies and physiotherapy sessions have had little or no improvement and in cases where there is a large nerve compression

Osteonecrosis, also called avascular necrosis or aseptic necrosis, is the death of a region of the bone when your blood supply is interrupted, with a bone infarction, which causes pain, collapse of the bone and can cause severe arthrosis. Although it may arise in any body bone, osteonecrosis most often occurs in the hip, affecting the femoral head region, as well as in the knees, shoulders, ankles, wrists, or the jaw bone

In case of pain in the sole of the foot, it is recommended to massage with warm oil in every foot, insisting on the most painful areas, which are usually the heel and the instep, but without too much pressure not to increase the pain and the discomfort. Foot pain may be caused by the use of uncomfortable, heavy, too hard, or too soft shoes that do not fully support the feet, especially when the person is overweight or needs to stand for many hours standing in the same position

Fracture of the spine is a serious problem that can cause permanent paralysis of the legs or body depending on the affected vertebra. Generally, spinal fractures are caused by traffic accidents, high-altitude falls or sports accidents, but this type of injury may also arise spontaneously in patients with osteoporosis or bone tumors due to weakening of the spinal bones

The hernia is a lump of some internal organ that can appear in several places of the body like navel, abdomen, thigh, crotch or column for example. The hernias arise when a part of an organ is displaced, and this part invades a space that it should not. There are different types of hernias that can arise, but the most frequent ones are: Inguinal hernia, located in the groin; Herniated disc, located in the spine; Hernia hernia or diaphragmatic hernia that are located in the region of the abdomen; Umbilical hernia, located in the umbilicus; Femoral hernia, located in the thigh region