orthopedic diseases

In most cases the pain in the feet is caused by the use of shoes that do not properly support the feet, dryness of the skin of this region and the appearance of cracks and the permanence of many hours in the same position, which hinders the venous return, favoring the swelling . However, when the pain in the feet is localized in a certain region, it is constant, very strong and appears as soon as you set foot on the floor when you wake up, it is important to go to the orthopedist for tests to help find the cause of this pain

Joint effusion consists of the accumulation of fluid in a joint of the body, caused by strokes, falls, infections or chronic joint diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout. Popularly it is called 'knee water'. Generally, joint effusion is more frequent in the knee due to excessive use of this joint to run or walk, for example, causing knee swelling

DeQuervain's treatment for tenosynovitis can be done with the use of anti-inflammatories in the form of tablets and ointments to pass the pain site, in addition to physical therapy, however, in some cases, surgery may be necessary. The anti-inflammatory, like Cataflan, can be in tablet form or in the form of ointment or balm to pass in the affected wrist region, for the time determined by the doctor

Tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendons, which are the structure that connects the muscles to the bones, causing localized pain, difficulty moving the affected limb, and there may be a slight swelling or redness on the site. Generally, tendinitis treatment should be done with the use of analgesic and anti-inflammatory medicines prescribed by the doctor and also with some physical therapy sessions

Muscle distension occurs when a muscle stretches too much, resulting in the rupture of some muscle fibers or the entire tendon or muscle involved. This type of injury occurs more specifically in the tendon or at the muscle-tendon junction, which is the site of the union between the muscle and the tendon, near the joint

Treatment for heel spurs helps relieve the pain and difficulty of walking caused by the friction of the spur in the plantar fascia. It is therefore recommended to use soft shoes with an orthopedic insole to better support the foot and prevent the spur from causing pressure excessive, relieving pain. Check out everything you can do to relieve spur pain: 1

The spur on the heel is when the calcaneal ligament becomes calcified and appears to have formed a 'bone' generating a strong pain in the heel, as if it were a needle, when the person rises from the bed and places the foot on the floor, for example. To relieve spur pain there are simple treatments such as the use of orthopedic silicone insoles and foot massage, but it is also important to do stretching with the leg and foot

Ankle sprains usually happen when a person 'walks falsely' by turning his foot out on uneven ground or on a step. This is more common in women who are wearing high heels, but it can also happen while running, for example. Usually there is pain and the foot becomes swollen in the first few days, having difficulty walking, but in most cases, just put a cold compress and stand with your feet higher than the body to control these symptoms and feel better

The infiltration consists of applying an injection with corticosteroids, anesthetics or hyaluronic acid to treat lesions, inflammations or reduce pain. This procedure is most often done on joints such as knee, spine, hip, shoulder or foot, although it can also be done on muscles or tendons. The purpose of infiltration is to treat the disease where the injury or inflammation occurs, especially in the most severe cases or when there has been no improvement with other tablet or topical treatments, being very used in the treatment of arthrosis, as well as helping to recover tendinitis, epicondyliti

The rotator cuff syndrome, also known as shoulder impact syndrome, occurs when there is a lesion in the structures that help stabilize this region, causing symptoms such as shoulder pain, in addition to difficulty or weakness to lift the arm, and can be caused either by tendonitis or by partial or total rupture of the tendons of the region

The lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is an inflammation of the tendons of the extensor muscles of the wrist caused by the repetitive effort of these muscles, being more common from the 30 years of age. This injury is more common in workers who perform very repetitive movements in their daily lives, such as who needs to type, write or draw, but it also affects people who train in the gym more than 5 times a week and tennis players

The medial epicondylitis, or golfer's elbow, is inflammation in the tendons of the wrist flexors. This usually happens in people who exercise heavily, farmers, after a gardening session on a weekend, or people who engage in some physical activity on a constant or repetitive basis, such as darts, American football or baseball, for example

The Schmorl's nodule, also called the Schmorl hernia, consists of a herniated disc that runs into the vertebra. Usually it is found on a MRI or CT scan of the spine, and is not always a cause for concern because it does not cause pain or any other change. This type of hernia is more common at the end of the thoracic spine and beginning of the lumbar, like between L5 and S1, being more found in people over 45 years of age, but it is not serious, nor is cancer

Functional training is a method of physical activity performed without the use of gym equipment, which aims to improve physical condition by imitating normal movements from day to day. This type of training slims, and gives a body well outlined and firm in a few weeks of training. In addition, functional training also serves to strengthen the abdomen, lower back, prevent injuries, decrease tiredness and strengthen muscles

Rheumatism is the popular name given to a group of more than 100 diseases that affects muscles, bones and joints as well as rheumatic diseases that affect the heart, kidneys and blood. Among the most common types of rheumatism are: Arthritis; Arthrosis; Bursitis; Rheumatic fever; Back pain; Lupus; Fibromyalgia; Adhesive capsulitis; Ankylosing spondylitis; Drop and Tendonitis

The pain in the soles of the feet can be caused by several situations, and a common hypothesis is plantar fasciitis, which is usually a quick injury to be cured. This injury can be caused by wearing high heels for many hours at a time, or by standing with this type of shoe for a long time. Another common cause of pain in the sole of the foot is the stretching of tendons and ligaments located in this region during a run

Fibular hemimelia is a rare congenital defect in which part of the fibula or the entire bone is absent, making the leg shorter than normal. In addition, in almost all cases, knee and foot deformities also appear, which may prevent the child from walking. Although it is even rarer the fibular hemimelia can be bilateral and affect both legs and in these cases the child may not even be able to start walking

The infiltration for spurs in the calcaneus involves the injection of corticosteroids directly at the site of pain, to reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms. This type of injection can be done by a nurse at the health clinic, but an orthopedist should always be prescribed. This treatment works because the pain and discomfort caused by the spur of the calcaneus arises mostly due to the inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a band of tissues, present under the foot, that goes from the heel to the toes

The treatment for osteoarthritis in the knee should always be guided by an orthopedist as it is usually done to alleviate the specific symptoms of each patient and prevent the development of the disease, since there is no cure for osteoarthritis. Thus, most knee osteoarthritis treatment is done with: Analgesics , such as Paracetamol or Dipirone: help reduce the pain felt by the patient, especially before or after doing some type of exercise with the affected limb; Anti-inflammatories , such as Ibuprofen or Naproxen: reduce local inflammation in the joint, relieving pain and allowing mobilizatio

The best exercises in case of knee arthrosis are those that strengthen the muscles of the front of the thigh, as well as the lateral and internal part, because this way the muscles become strong and decrease the knee overload. Exercises should be performed every day, with 3 x 20 repetition series. That is, each exercise should be performed 20 times and then 15 seconds rest