orthopedic diseases

The trigger finger, also known as a clenched finger or stenosing tenosynovitis, is an inflammation of the tendon responsible for folding the finger, which causes the affected finger to always bend even when trying to open it, causing severe pain in the hand. In addition, chronic inflammation of the tendon may also cause a lump to form at the base of the finger, which is responsible for a trigger-like click during the closing and opening of the finger, as the image shows

Physical therapy is an important form of treatment to combat the pain and discomfort caused by arthritis. It should be performed preferably 5 times a week, with a minimum duration of 45 minutes per session. The goals of physical therapy for arthritis are: decrease pain and discomfort; improve range of motion; prevent and stop joint deformities; maintain or increase muscle strength and ensure that daily activities are carried out independently

Osteoarthritis and osteoarthrosis are exactly the same disease, but it was once believed to be different diseases because purportedly arthrosis had no signs of inflammation. However it has been discovered that there are small flash points in arthrosis and so whenever there is arthrosis, there is also inflammation

Myositis is an inflammation of the muscles that causes it to weaken, causing symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness and increased sensitivity of the muscles, which leads to difficulty performing some tasks such as climbing stairs, raising arms, standing up, walking or lift a chair, for example

The treatment to correct flat feet can be done with the use of insoles, orthopedic shoes, however, physiotherapy sessions with exercises that help in the formation of the foot cavity besides the practice of exercises may also be necessary. The flat foot is when the whole sole of the foot touches the ground and a good way to confirm this is after the bath, with the feet still wet, to step on a towel and to observe the drawing of the foot

Cervical arthrosis is a type of degenerative spine disease that strikes the neck region. It generates symptoms such as neck pain, stiffness and difficulty in movement and its treatment consists of taking medications, physiotherapy and sometimes surgery. Symptoms of cervical arthrosis Symptoms of cervical arthritis include: Pain in the neck, which worsens with movements; Tension-type headache; Difficulty turning your neck sideways or turning your head up or down; Sensation of having "sand" inside the spine when moving the neck; There may be a feeling of numbness or tingling in the neck

The dislocation is an intra-articular injury in which one of the bones is displaced losing its natural fit. It can be associated with a fracture and is usually caused by a strong trauma such as a fall, auto accident or due to a looseness in the joint ligaments that can be caused by chronic diseases such as arthritis or arthrosis, for example

The home treatment for sciatica consists of relaxing the muscles of the back, buttocks and legs so that the sciatic nerve is not pressed. Putting on hot compress, massaging the pain site and doing stretching exercises are great options while waiting for the medical appointment or to complement the physiotherapeutic treatment

Treatment for Baker's cyst, which is a type of synovial cyst, must be guided by an orthopedist or a physiotherapist and is usually initiated with resting of the joint and treatment of the problem that is causing fluid accumulation in the joint and onset of the cyst. Depending on the problem that is causing the onset of Baker's cyst, your doctor may recommend different types of treatment

Which is: Baker's cyst, also known as a cyst in the popliteal fossa, is a lump that arises in the back of the knee due to fluid build-up of the joint, causing pain and stiffness at the site that worsen with knee extension movement and during physical activity. Generally, Baker's cyst is a result of other knee problems, such as arthritis, meniscal injury or cartilage wear, and therefore does not require treatment, disappearing when the disease that causes it is controlled

The people most affected by pain due to sudden changes in temperature are those who have some type of chronic pain such as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, suffer from sinusitis or migraine, and also those who have performed some type of orthopedic surgery on the hands, feet, arms or legs, and especially those who have some platinum prosthesis

Surgery is indicated to remove Morton's Neuroma, when infiltrations and physical therapy were not enough to decrease pain and improve the person's quality of life. This procedure should completely remove the lump that has formed, and can be performed in the following ways: Cut in the top or bottom of the foot to remove the neuroma or just remove the ligaments in order to increase the space between the bones of the foot; Cryosurgery consisting of applying temperatures between 50 and 70ºC negative, directly on the affected nerve.

Morton's Neuroma is a small lump in the sole of the foot that causes discomfort when walking. This carcinoid forms around the plantar nerve at the point where it divides causing localized pain between the 3rd and 4th toes when the person walks, squats, climbs, or runs, for example. This lesion is more common in women over the age of 40 who need to wear high-heeled beaks and people who engage in physical activity, especially running

The treatment for Morton's Neuroma consists of reducing pain, inflammation and compression in the painful region, which is usually enough so that the person can perform his daily activities normally and can wear high heels eventually, when going to a party or dinner, where you do not have to stand for long

The treatment for fibrous dysplasia of the mandible, which consists of the growth of abnormal bone in the mouth, is recommended after the puberty period, ie after the age of 18, as it is during this period that the growth of the bone decreases and stabilizes, allowing that can be removed without re-growing

The treatment of spinal muscular atrophy is done to control the symptoms and improve the quality of life of the person, because it is still not possible to cure the genetic alteration that causes the disease. To make the best possible treatment, you may need a team of various health professionals, such as orthopedists, physiotherapists, nurses, nutritionists and occupational therapists, for example, according to the difficulties and limitations of each person

Gonorrhea is knee osteoarthritis, common in people over 65 years of age, although the most affected are women during menopause, which is usually caused by some direct trauma, such as a fall in which the person falls with the knees on the floor, for example. Gonorrhea can be classified as: Unilateral - when it only affects 1 knee Bilateral - when it affects the 2 knees Primary - when you can not find its cause Secondary - when it is caused by overweight, direct trauma, dislocation or fracture, for example

Piriformis syndrome is a rare condition where the person presents the sciatic nerve passing through the fibers of the piriformis muscle that is located in the buttock. In these people the sciatic nerve becomes inflamed because it is pressed because the nerve is constantly pressed due to its anatomical location

Physical therapy can be started after the orthopaedist is released, which usually takes place about 3 weeks after surgery. At this stage the person still needs to be immobilized but techniques can be used to accelerate healing, such as ultrasound and massage to reorganize the tendon collagen fibers, avoiding the formation of fibrosis points

Treatment for Achilles tendon rupture can be done with immobilization or surgery, and surgery is best for young people who engage in regular physical activity and who need to return to training as soon as possible. Immobilization is the treatment of choice for those who do not have physical activity because it presents fewer risks and usually does not require such a rapid recovery