Achilles tendon is a ligament structure that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. Usually, this structure, which can be ruptured during performance of sports, may also rupture during a simple home work or when climbing stairs. Especially in football and basketball players, Achilles tendon rupture can be seen without contact after loading. Among […]

Scoliosis is the lateral curvature of the spine. Scoliosis, which is a ‘S’ shaped image, is presented with idiopathic (unknown cause) forms of congenital or mostly 10-years of age due to the factors in the womb. The main causes of congenital scoliosis are infections, diabetes and some vitamin deficiencies during pregnancy. Symptoms of Scoliosis Scoliosis,[…..]

It is called hip dislocation when the knob located at the head of the femur is dislodged from the socket at the pelvis.  Hip dislocation may be congenital or may occur later due to trauma. Subsequent dislocations occur from height to fall or accident. 90% of the dislocations are towards the back. This causes a[…..]

The narrowing of the bone tunnel through which the spinal cord passes is called narrowing of the stricture,stricture or narrowing of the spinal cord. This stricture can be in the neck and waist area. Compression with constriction affects the nerves and causes complaints in the arm and limbs according to the area of contraction. Stricture in[…..]

A shift in the vertebral column through the other vertebra, either forward or backward is called Curvature of the Spine. The most important reason for this is congenital. In other words, there are some deficiencies in the structures that hold the vertebrae and this leads to the problem of curvature of the spine in the[…..]

Fracturing one or several of the bones that make up the arm (the ulna, the radius, and the humerus) is called arm fracture. Arm fractures are usually caused by falling on the hand with an extended arm often as a result of falling from heights or road accidents. Fractures occur more easily in elderly patients[…..]

Wrist fractures are one of the most common fracture types. It can be observed in any age group from children to adults all the way up to the elderly although wrist fractures are more common with early and old ages. This distribution of incidence rate is due to hyperactivity in children; and osteoporosis related abrasion[…..]

Fractures are common with feet and unfortunate traumas such as falling down from heights, impacts, and road accidents are often the cause of foot fractures. Foot fractures may take place without any notable trauma history but a simple straining move in older patients as bones wear away and lose their quality over time. Foot and[…..]

While stepping on the ground, some load bearing areas are exposed to less force while others have to carry more weight.  This inequality of load dispersion can cause problems in the feet. The sole of the feet houses many nerves. The nerve running between the third and the fourth toes, particularly, endures a lot more[…..]

Ingrown toenail is the sinking of the hard surface of the toenail into the surrounding soft tissues. This is a disturbing issue that causes irritation, infection, pain and discomfort  especially with feet in shoes. As infection progresses, complaints become severe and treatment more difficult. It may then be necessary to perform surgical procedure and remove[…..]