INFRASPINATUS TENDINITIS. DEFINITION – There may be a complete rupture , strain or tendinitis may seen in this muscle – Painless , weakness and painful arc can be seen with loss of 30° of external rotation of shoulder – In case of tendinitis and strain ,Pain may elicited during resisted external rotation . – …
SUPRASPINATUS TENDINITIS DEFINITION * In complete tear of Supraspinatus – There will be total loss of active abduction at glenohumeral joint . * In partial tear of Supraspinatus – Results in painful arc syndrome ( felt at 90° of abduction) √ It commanly causes impingement syndrome √ Major site of compression : Anterior …
VITILIGO. DEFINITION – Vitiligo is chronic disorder of skin causes depigmentation patches . – It occurs when melanocytes are not functioning or when it dies. * Causes : not known * Symptoms – Depigmented patches can be seen in sun exposed areas – Areas rarely shows erythema are : mouth , …
SURGERY IN LEPROSY. DEFINITION Leprosy is a Chronic granulomatus inflammatory disease caused due to infection by mycobacterium leprae . – There are 3 types √ Tuberculoid √ Borderlined √ Lepromatous • Deformities in Leprosy 1) Primary : * Hand : ✓ Total claw hand ✓ Banana fingers ( swelling on …
PROLAPSED UTERUS DEFINITION – Prolapsed uterus is defined as herniation or descent of uterus through vaginal wall • Etiology – Congenital weakness of pelvic floor muscles – Multiple child birth – Withdrawal child birth – Improper care during and after surgical procedure – Increased intra – abdominal pressure – After …
STRESS INCONTINENCE DEFINITION – Stress incontinence is defined as involuntary urine loss due to stress/ strain such as increase in intra- abdominal pressure on coughing, sneezing and lifting. • Etiology √ Trauma √ Post – operative muscle weakness √ Post – menopausal women √ Pregnancy √ Obesity √ Hormonal changes • …
PHERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE. DEFINITION – PHERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE (PVD) is the group of disorder affecting artery , veins , capillaries, and lymphatic system. – Thus affecting the cellular organs , body nutrients , metabolism and health. • Disease of Arteries – Acute arterial occlusion – Chronic arterial insufficiency √ Atherosclerosis √ Arteriosclerosis √ …
BUERGER’S EXERCISE. – Buerger’s exercise is a system of exercise for arterial insufficiency of lower limb , consisting of legs elevation followed by dependency of legs and horizontal position of legs for rest. – Also known as : Buerger – Allen exercise – Buerger’s exercise is active exercise of feet – These exercise consists of …
ACNE VULGARIS DEFINITION – Acne vulgaris is a Chronic inflammatory disease of sebaceous glands. • Etiology √ common between 9- 17 years √ Males are commanly affected √ Chances during puberty √ Poor health and skin hygiene √ Lack of fitness and exercise √ Diet containing creams , butter, sugar , alcohol. …
EDEMA. DEFINITION – Edema is an abnormal and excessive accumulation of fluid within interstitial space or cavities. • Types (A) Depending upon the extent (1) Localized edema : – Localized to an organ or limb – For e.g., Inflammatory, lymphatic, toxic. (2) Genralized edema : – It is systemic in distribution . – For …
