Pigmented villonodular synovitis, often called PVNS for short, is a rare condition that affects the lining of joints and sometimes the sheaths around tendons. The name might sound complicated, but let’s break it down: “pigmented” refers to color changes seen…
Ganglion cysts are fluid-filled lumps that typically develop near joints or tendons, most commonly on the wrist or hand. While they are generally benign and not serious, they can lead to several complications depending on their size, location, and whether…
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is caused by inflammation of the tendons that run along the thumb side of the wrist, specifically the abductor pollicis longus (APL) and extensor pollicis brevis (EPB) tendons. These tendons pass through a narrow tunnel called the…
Trigger finger, medically known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where one or more fingers get stuck in a bent position and then suddenly snap straight, often with a noticeable pop or click. This happens because the tendon that controls…
Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition where the connective tissue beneath the skin of the palm thickens and tightens over time. This thickening causes the fingers, often the ring and little fingers, to be pulled inward toward the palm, making it…
Kienböck’s disease is a condition where the lunate bone in the wrist loses its blood supply, leading to bone death (avascular necrosis), collapse, and wrist pain and stiffness. Treating this disease depends on the stage of the condition, the severity…
Kohler’s disease is a rare condition that affects the foot, specifically targeting the navicular bone, which is a small bone located in the middle of the foot. This bone plays a crucial role in connecting the ankle to the toes…
## What Is Freiberg Disease? Freiberg disease is a rare condition that affects the bones in the foot, specifically one of the metatarsal bones—those long bones that connect your toes to the middle of your foot. It’s most common in…
Madelung’s deformity is a rare condition that affects the wrist, specifically the growth and shape of the radius bone near the wrist joint. It causes an abnormal curvature and shortening of the radius, leading to a visible deformity where the…
## Understanding Sever’s Disease Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a common cause of heel pain in growing children. It happens when the growth plate at the back of the heel bone becomes irritated and inflamed due to…