The menisci of the knee are two “c” shaped cartilage rings that act primarily as shock absorbers to cushion weight bearing, but also help to increase knee stability. The menisci are situated on the inside and outside of the knee. […]
One of the most common activity-related injuries of the knee is anterior knee pain. It is a catchall term that refers to diffuse pain in and around the front of the knee. This usually presents itself over time as opposed […]
Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular (nerve and muscle) disorder that occurs high up in the buttock. It can cause agitating buttock pain, but can be treated conservatively with the support of a medical professional. It is caused by compression of […]
The carpal tunnel is located on the anterior aspect of the wrist. The floor of the carpal tunnel is formed by the carpal bones andthe roof is formed by the transverse carpal ligament. A number of anatomical structures namely eight […]
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow, correctly termed epicondylitis, is a common disorder that results in a great degree of pain and impairment. It refers to inflammation at the two bony protrusions, or epiconyles of the elbow, and occurs on either […]
The shoulder joint (or the glenohumeral joint) is a multiaxial ball-and-socket synovial joint formed by the articular surfaces of the glenoid cavity of the scapula (shoulder blade) and the head of the humerus (upper arm bone). The nature of the shoulder allows it […]
