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Powered Upper Limb Prostheses deals with the concept, implementation and clinical application of utilizing inherent electrical signals within normally innervated residual muscles under voluntary control of an upper limb amputee. This amplifies these signals by battery-powered electrical means to make...

This book describes the current applications of arthroscopy in a very wide range of sports injuries involving, among other sites, the hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and wrist. For each condition, mechanisms of injury are explained and the role of arthroscopy in diagnosis and treatment is described....

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...

Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone or bone marrow by pyogenic bacteria and fungus.Osteomyelitis indicates the infection of the bone or bone marrow which may spread to the bone cortex and periosteum through the Haversian canals.It leads to inflammatory destruction of the bone and if the periosteum...

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...

From the office to the operating room to the emergency department, this practical, pocket-sized guide is an essential guide for advanced practice providers of orthopaedic care. Filling an important resource gap for the orthopaedic team, this manual focuses on the aspects of musculoskeletal care that...

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...

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...