Bursitis
Introduction Bursitis is an inflammation of a bursa caused by the repetitive use, trauma, infection or a systemic inflammatory disease. A bursa is a tiny fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to...
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Introduction Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is due to inflammation of a woman’s pelvic organs including the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and other reproductive organs. PID can cause damage to the fallopian tubes and tissues...
Facet Joint Pain/ Syndrome
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Giant Cell Arteritis
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Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
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Testiclular neuropathic pain treated with medication
Testicular neuropathic pain A 35 year old gentleman presented to the clinic with neuropathic pain emanating from the left testicle. Examination findings On examination of the right testicle there was tenderness on palpation. There...
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...
Causes of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Causes of Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Fibromyalgia) Introduction Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) (Fibromyalgia) is typically defined as a chronic local or regional musculoskeletal disorder, involving a single muscle or a muscle group. The pain associated...
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Introduction Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is basically an umbrella term that refers to the group of vascular, neurological and musculoskeletal health effects associated with the use of vibrating tools. In...
Whiplash
Definition Whiplash is defined as an injury to the soft tissues of the neck, usually caused by a sudden extension and flexion of the neck, a quick movement...
