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Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Dislocation Overview Patellar (knee cap) dislocation is commonly referred to as knee dislocation. The actual term knee dislocation refers t...
Patellar Tendinopathy (Runners Knee) & Quads Tendinopathy
Patellar Tendinopathy (Runners Knee) & Quads Tendinopathy Overview The mobility of knee is primarily controlled by the extensor mechanism and the fl...
PCL Injury
PCL Injury Overview PCL or Posterior Cruciate Ligament is one of the 4 main ligaments in the knee joint. Ligaments are rubbery ropes with connect th...
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis Overview Plantar fascia is a rubbery structure on the undersurface of the foot extending from the heel all the way to the toes. It...
Shin Splints
Overview Shin Splints or exertional compartment syndrome is a common condition in runners. It occurs due to increased stress and pressure in the lowe...
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Dislocation Overview Shoulder is a very shallow ball and a socket joint which facilitates a huge range of movement. The stability of the sh...
Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder Impingement Overview Shoulder joint is formed by the 2 bone ends coming in contact with each other – namely the glenoid surface of the scap...
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Pain Shoulder pain can affect all age groups. The reasons for the shoulder pain can range from injury, infection, instability to arthritis. ...
Sinus Tarsi Syndrome
Overview Sinus Tarsi syndrome is a condition where patients suffer with pain on the outer aspect of the ankle and heel. It is assumed to be an uncomm...
SLAP Tear
SLAP Tear Overview SLAP Tear of the shoulder is one of the common injuries leading to Shoulder pain. S.L.A.P the acronym stands for Superior Labrum ...
Sports Orthopedics
Sports Orthopedics History The Olympic motto the Hendiatris Citius, Altius, Fortius, which is Latin for “Faster, Higher, Stronger” was introduced in...
Tennis Elbow
Tennis Elbow Overview Tennis Elbow or lateral epicondylitis affects people in the age group between 30 and 50. It is a repetitive strain injury (RSI...