Prostate Pain
Introduction The prostate is a muscular, walnut-sized gland in the male body that surrounds part of the urethra, the tube that transports urine and sperm out of the body. The prostrate gland produces the...
Synovitis
Introduction Synovitis is a medical condition characterized by the inflammation of the synovial membrane, which lines the joints possessing cavities, namely synovial joints. The condition is accompanied by the fluid collection in a synovial...
Intermittent Claudication
Introduction Intermittent claudication is a medical condition characterized by poor circulation and blockage of blood in the leg arteries, producing aching, cramping or burning pain the legs. The pain is typically brought on by...
Causes of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Causes of Myofascial Pain Syndrome Introduction Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is typically defined as a chronic local or regional musculoskeletal disorder, involving a single muscle or a muscle group. The pain associated with MPS...
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Introduction The thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is basically a group of disorders characterized by the compression of the blood vessels or nerves in the thoracic outlet, the space between the collarbone...
Osteoarthritis in the Foot
Osteoarthritis in the Foot Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and is also known as the degenerative joint disease or wear and tear arthritis. In the condition of osteoarthritis, the...
Gout
Introduction Gout is a form of arthritis and a systemic disease caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints. Incidence and Prevalence Nearly one million people in the United Sates suffer from...
Costochondritis
Introduction Costochondritis is a syndrome of the chest wall pain and occurs when there is an inflammation at the junction of the rib bone and breastbone (sternum). Costochondritis is widely accepted as the most...
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Introduction Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a painful condition caused by the varicella zoster virus, in a dermatomal distribution after an attack of herpes zoster or shingles. The dermatomal distribution is the area that is...
Prolapsed Disc
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