Avascular Necrosis of the Knee Joint
Abstract Avascular necrosis of the knee joint is an often missed diagnosis. Like the scaphoid, the knee joint is extremely susceptible to this disease because of the tenuous blood supply…
Arthritis of the Midtarsal Joints
Abstract Arthritis of the midtarsal joints is a common condition. The midtarsal joints are susceptible to the development of arthritis from various conditions that can damage the joint cartilage. Osteoarthritis…
Medial Meniscal Tear
Abstract Acute medial meniscal injury is the most commonly encountered cause of significant knee pain secondary to trauma that is seen in clinical practice. The incidence of acute tear is…
Interstitial Cystitis
Abstract First described in 1887, interstitial cystitis is a bladder disorder of unknown etiology characterized by a constellation of irritative lower urinary tract symptoms including: dysuria, pelvic pressure or pain,…
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Syndrome
Abstract Anterior cruciate ligament syndrome is characterized by pain in the anterior aspect of the knee joint. It is usually the result of trauma to the anterior cruciate ligament from…
Medial Collateral Ligament Syndrome
Abstract Medial collateral ligament syndrome is characterized by pain at the medial aspect of the knee joint. This syndrome is usually the result of trauma to the medial collateral ligament…
Coccydynia
Abstract Coccydynia is a common syndrome characterized by pain localized to the tailbone that radiates into the lower sacrum and perineum. Coccydynia affects female patients more frequently than male patients….
Superficial Infrapatellar Bursitis
Abstract The superficial infrapatellar bursa lies between the subcutaneous tissues and the upper part of the patellar ligament. This bursa may exist as a single bursal sac or, in some…
Spinal Stenosis
Abstract Spinal stenosis is the result of congenital or acquired narrowing of the spinal canal. It occurs most commonly at the L5 vertebral level, with women affected more commonly than…
Tennis Leg
Abstract Tennis leg is the term applied to acute injury of the musculotendinous unit of the gastrocnemius muscle. This injury occurs most commonly following an acute, forceful push-off with the…
