The orthopedist is a doctor who specializes in the skeletal muscle system of the human body including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.
Achilles tendon rupture is a tear due to an injury to a fibrous tendon that connects the back of the calf muscles with the heel bone.
Ankle fracture is an injury to the bone that can be caused by a fall or blow, which causes an inflammation of the fibula, tibia and talus.
Ankylosing spondylitis known as a type of arthritis located in the spine which causes inflammation of the vertebrae.
Athlete's foot often happens to people whose feet sweat a lot when they wear closed shoes. It is an infection caused by fungus, which usually appears on the toes.
Back pain is a sharp pain in the back area that may or may not be related to external disease or injuries.
Bone cancer originates within the bone mass, causing weakening of the bones.
A bunion is a bony bump on the big toe.
The calcaneal spur is a bony protrusion around the heel bone causing acute heel pain.
Carpal tunnel is the pinching of a nerve in the wrist that causes numbness in the arm and hand.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by repetitive trauma to the median nerve at the wrist, resulting in pain, numbness, and tingling sensations.
Cerebral palsy is a congenital disorder of movement, posture, or muscle tone.
Cervical spine trauma are muscle, ligament and intercervical disc tears that cause soft tissue injuries of the spine.
The clavicle fracture is the fracture of the bone that joins the shoulder with the sternum.
Column surgery is a surgical procedure used to treat emphysema.
Disc herniation is a separation between discs located between the bones of the spine that cause pain.
The distal radius fracture occurs when the fracture is located in the radius near the wrist.
Epicondylitis is a lesion that manifests with pain on the outside of the elbow, also known as tennis elbow.
The flat foot is a collapse in the arch of the foot, causing the entire surface of the sole of the foot to have contact with the ground when standing.
A fracture is the breaking of a bone. Fractures are usually caused by agents outside the human body such as accidents, falls or sports injuries.
The geriatric foot is a deformity of the foot which requires physiotherapy treatment and thus stop the joint degeneration and muscle atrophy that the foot suffers.
Hemophilia is a genetic disorder in which blood doesn't clot efficiently leading to excessive bleeding and bruising.
The hip fracture is the breaking of the hip joint in the upper part of the femur.
Hip pain is caused be a variety of factors, such as injury, arthritis and other medical conditions. Treatment for hip pain depends on the cause and may include physical therapy, medications or surgery. Your doctor will help you determine the best course of action for your individual situation.
Knee pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a variety of conditions, including joint inflammation, ligament tears, and muscle strain. In some cases, knee pain may also be associated with diseases such as arthritis or gout.
Ligament rupture is an injury that occurs in any of the 4 ligaments of the knee preventing natural biomechanical movement.
Limb amputation consists of the abrupt cutting of a limb or limb by an external agent.
Low back pain is a strong pain that is located in the lower part of the back, which is caused by an injury to the muscle, ligament, poor posture, fractures, herniated discs, among others.
The meniscus rupture is the rupture of the cartilage piece that functions as a buffer between the tibia and the femur, causing pain, swelling.
Muscle pain can be caused by incorrect postures, exercises, sitting or lying down for a long time.
Muscle strain, also called pulled muscle, occurs when the muscle is subjected to an exaggerated stretch or tear.
Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease that causes the deterioration of joint cartilage. It is generally located in the hands, knee, spine, and hip causing the bones to wear out little by little and causing pain and inflammation.
Osteoporosis is the decrease in bone mass density, making bones more porous and less resistant to knocks or external injuries.
The rotator cuff tears is the tearing of a group of muscles that are attached to the shoulder joints.
Sacralgia is a pain or discomfort that occurs in the lower back where the spine joins the sacral bones.
Sciatica is a set of symptoms and pain caused in the lower back. It is caused by an injury or pressure on the sciatic nerve.
Scoliosis presents with a lateral curvature of the spine.
Shoulder pain is a sharp pain in the shoulder area that may or may not be related to external diseases or injuries.
A sprain is a ligament injury due to straining, twisting, tearing, excessive stretching, sometimes accompanied by pain and inflammation that prevents moving the area of the lesion.
Systemic sclerosis is an alteration in the collagen produced by an autoimmune disease.
Tendinitis is an inflammation of the tendon. Tendinitis can be caused by a variety of factors, including infection, trauma, and overuse. It can cause pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving the joint.
Tenosynovitis is the inflammation of the tendon sheath that covers the tendon. It occurs in the hands, wrists or foot.
Trauma is injury or physical damage caused by an external agent.
Trigger finger occurs when a finger gets stuck in a bent position.
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