Musculoskeletal category: 281 books

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist.The carpal tunnel is a ligamentous sheath which provides protection for the median nerve as it travels across the carpal boneCarpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs as a result of pressure on the median nerve between...

A hernia happens when an internal part of the body pushes through an opening or weakness in the surrounding muscle or tissue wall.What are the types of hernia?1. Inguinal herniaThis is the most frequent type of hernia.Males tend more likely to have inguinal hernias as they have a small tunnel...

Hallux Valgus (Bunion) is the medical disorder that cause deformity of the big toe metatarsopharyngeal (MTP) joint in which there is medial enlargement and lateral deviation of the big toe.This is normally linked with bony and connective tissue enlargement of the medial aspect of the first metatarsal...

Hammer toe is a medical deformity of the toe in which the end of the toe is bent downward.Hammer toes (hallux abductovalgus) are frequent painful deformities in the three middle toes where they appear to always be bent.There are two types of hammer toes:1. Flexible hammer toesIf the toe can flex at...

Meniscus injuries are the medical injuries in the shock-absorbing cartilage (meniscus) of the knee.The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage sited in the knee.Cartilage is found in certain joints and forms a buffer between the bones to protect the joint.The meniscus helps as a shock-absorption...

One of a hugely popular series of short, clear, straight-forward, no-bullshit guides to soft tissue conditions and joint problems by one of the world’s most highly experienced consultants in manual and physical medicine. These are self-help guides for sufferers designed to make dealing with...

Fibromyalgia is a form of chronic neuromuscular pain, a pain-amplification syndrome brought on by abnormal interactions between hormones, the immune system, neurotransmitters, and the autonomic nervous system, that afflicts six million Americans every year. Often misdiagnosed, and widely misunderstood,...

For a child with arthritis or a related condition, lack of knowledge on the part of the parents is one of the biggest obstacles to recovery. Parents do not always know how to interpret the complaints voiced by their children and this is compounded by the inexperience of physicians, who rarely treat...

Rheumatoid arthritis is a medical disorder that is the most common autoimmune form of arthritis.Autoimmune diseases are illnesses that happen when the body tissues are wrongly attacked by its own immune system which consists of cells and antibodies whose purpose is normally to seek and destroy invaders...

Claw hand is a medical deformity of the hand that causes abnormally bent or curved fingers.This abnormally makes the hand appear similar to the claw of an animal.A claw hand may be frightening to other children and some adults because of the shape of the hand.The disorder may be caused by a congenital...

This book describes Felty Syndrome, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases Felty syndrome is a disorder that has rheuumatoid arthritis, an enlarged spleen, low white blood cell count, and repeated infections. Felty syndrome is a consequence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The syndrome is made...

This book describes Hip Osteonecrosis, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases Osteonecrosis is bone death caused by poor blood supply. It is most common in the hip and shoulder, but can affect other large joints such as the knee, elbow, wrist and ankle. While osteonecrosis affects people of...

Polymyalgia Rheumatica teaches you about this inflammatory disorder. Table of contents: Chapter 1. What causes Polymyalgia Rheumatica? Chapter 2. What are the symptoms of Polymyalgia Rheumatica? Chapter 3. What investigations are done for Polymyalgia Rheumatica? Chapter 4. What is the treatment for Polymyalgia Rheumatica?

This completely revised and updated version of the perennial bestseller offers you a detailed, easy-to-follow program for treating arthritis at home, based on a simple diet of health-building foods. With this book, you can relieve or even reverse most cases of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis...