Musculoskeletal category: 281 books

Without a shred of doubt, I can say you have heard about gout as a disease of kings but the truth is that the rich and famous are not the only ones who can suffer from this potentially debilitating disease!  As a matter of fact, gout can affect anyone at any age. However, there are more male...

Dr. Panagos wrote the free book entitled, Treat Your Back Pain Now, to share with you the most important questions his patients have asked him when dealing with acute and crippling back pain. It is a synthesis of thousands of memorable patients and their individual journeys through a sudden frightening...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Tendonitis is the inflammation and swelling of the enclosed or sheathed tendons.Tendons are the strong fibrous structures that attach muscles to bones.When these tendons become swollen or inflamed, it is termed tendonitis.In many patients, tendinosis (tendon degeneration) is also present.It can happen...

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are medical sport disorders most often a result of low-velocity, non-contact, slowing down injuries and direct force injuries with a rotational component.Contact sports also may produce injury to the ACL secondary to rotational, values stress, or excessive...

This book describes Hip Neck Fracture, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases Hip Neck Fracture is becoming more frequent nowadays especially with old age. Recently I had an elderly relative (man) who tripped on his walking stick (there was a stone below the stick which rolled away) and...

Thoracic Outlet SyndromeWhat is the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of medical conditions which are caused by compression of nerves or blood vessels in the thoracic outlet, the area between the base of the neck and the armpit, including the front of...

Plantar Fasciitis (Painful Heel Syndrome) is a medical disorder with inflammation of the plantar fascia (which stretches from the calcaneum to the toes) typically featured by the pain in the heel especially in the morning and weight bearing exercises.The plantar fascia is a thick connective tissue...

This book describes the Club Foot, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases Clubfoot is a congenital medical disorder when the foot turns inward and downward. It is not clear exactly what causes clubfoot. In most cases, it is diagnosed by the typical appearance of a baby's...

Pectus carinatum or Pigeon Chest is a deformity of the chest characterized by a protrusion of the sternum and ribs.In this condition the sternum is raised (carina = keel).It is a condition where there is a protrusion of the chest over the sternum often described as giving the person a bird-like appearance.It...

Rotator Cuff TearsLast few months I had several cases of rotator muscles tears and frozen shoulder.One was a middle aged man playing golf.He had a rotator cuff tear.The pain was relieved by direct injection of steroids.However the injury as I did inform him will...