The combination of orthopedics and traumatology is composed of Latin words. Ortho (orthos) means a decent and a pedios means a child. Traumatology is also a Latin word and means injury. Orthopedics looks at the disorders of the system that creates the movement, while traumatology treats injuries. In order to become a Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist in Turkey, […]

Emg test is the electrical monitoring of the nerves and muscles in our body. It provides measurement of the electrical conduction functions of the nerves along with the linear electrical current so that the patient is not disturbed. It is used to diagnose diseases that affect the nerves, to make a diagnosis, to determine the[…..]

Commonly known as bunion, hallux valgus is a deformity of the foot in which the big toe of deviates outward towards the second toe. Hallux valgus is a painful condition and disturbs aesthetic outlook of the foot. Painful and uncomfortable, it also decreases quality of life. The initial cause of hallux valgus is wearing pointed[…..]

When swimming water carries our body weight. This means that muscles of weight-bearing joints such as ankles, knees, and hip can move without the pressure posed by our body. One of the main reasons of arthritis is excessive weight and the force it creates on the joints. Therefore, performing sports activities such as walking and[…..]

Knee arthritis, also known as knee osteoarthritis, refers to the fraying and deterioration of the cartilaginous structures in the knee joint over time. Unfortunately, once damaged, the knee joint cannot be fully restored and the knee cannot turn back to its former state. However, different treatment procedures applied according to the stage of arthritis may[…..]

Knee arthritis is the deterioration of cartilaginous structures within the knee joint. The most factors that cause arthritis are advancing age and excessive weight. As people gets older, joints fail to keep up with time and cartilages start to abrade and deteriorate. The extra weight on overweight bodies puts additional pressure on the knee joint[…..]

Children who have just started walking may take up toe walking. This is in fact normal and temporary and most children adopt natural gait in time. However, if the toe walking continues into 2 years of age, it can be a sign of a problem. The cause for toe walking is not known and it[…..]

A widely observed problem in children, intoeing is when the feet turn inwards when walking. Intoeing in children is generally related to genetic factors and it presence indicates that someone in the family, either from mother’s side or father’s side, must have had intoeing feet. Intoeing should be considered a variation of foot stance and[…..]

Doing sports is an indispensable part of a healthy lifestyle. However, choosing the correct auxiliary equipment is very important. When it comes to choosing trainers, whether it is a pair of hiking, running, walking, or cross training footwear, selecting the right pair for your needs and foot anatomy is indeed as significant as any other[…..]

The meniscus are two crescent-shaped structures between the thighs and the tibia. It is tasked to reduce the friction between the two joints. It also acts as a suspension, allowing the body’s load to spread evenly across the knee. These cartilaginous structures can be worn and tear due to aging and may be damaged by[…..]