Pain in the lateral part of the hip is a common symptom of consultation. The differential diagnosis must be made by the specialist in traumatology between intrarticular pain, extrarticular pain and referred pain of the lumbar spine. Lateral hip pain has been classically called trochanteritis. Currently, thanks to a better anatomical knowledge and tests such … Read more
The calcaneal spur, according to the specialists in Traumatology, is a deformity of the calcaneal bone that is formed as a consequence of continuous and prolonged traction forces from the soft parts that are inserted in the sole of the foot. There are different locations of calcaneal spurs, which are preferentially located in the areas … Read more
Why and when is a hip or knee prosthesis necessary? When we consider that a hip or knee prosthesis is necessary, it is when we have a destruction of the joint, generally due to osteoarthritis, and this causes pain. Therefore, the pain will be the situation that we will find to indicate what would be … Read more
The hip prosthesis is applied in two types of cases, mainly: elderly patients with fracture or patients with arthritic or arthritic disease. The intervention, performed by an expert surgeon to minimize risks, will allow the patient improved mobility and a better quality of life. When a hip prosthesis is necessary and types of prostheses There … Read more
Dr. David López Capapé, specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Traumatology, defines osteoarthritis as a degenerative disease of the joints that affects the articular cartilage, a specialized tissue that favors the sliding and movement of the joints. The doctor states that it is a very common disease that develops in different joints, the most common … Read more
What is plantar fasciitis? The plantar fascia is a band of thick fibrous connective tissue that runs from the heel to the toes forming the “string” of the arch of the foot. It helps transmit energy with each stride when running or walking. The area of greatest stress is located at its insertion in the … Read more
What is degenerative scoliosis in adults? Basically, scoliosis is a deformity of the spine that produces an imbalance, a rotation, of the vertebral bodies, of the vertebrae of the spine. The best known is adolescent scoliosis, which we have all known at one time or another from a child, a family member, a friend’s child … Read more
Hyaluronic acid was isolated in 1934 from the vitreous humor of the bovine eye, and is a non-sulfurated glycosaminoglycan (a polysaccharide of disaccharide repeats formed by Glucuronic Acid and N-Acetyl Glucosamine), which forms a fundamental part of the extracellular matrix of connective tissue (including skin, tendons and cartilage); hyaluronic acid is a very important component … Read more
Normally, shoulder pain increases with use of the limb, especially when the arm is pulled back, but it is also sustained at rest and is often a pain that disturbs sleep. These injuries can occur at any age. However, younger patients usually present with tendonitis, while older patients often present with complete tendon ruptures, with … Read more
Swimmers, due to the large volume of water they move with each stroke, frequently develop rotator cuff tendinitis. Tendinitis is characterized by the presence of pain both at rest and during sports practice and, left to its evolution, causes a decrease in the functional balance of the shoulder. Diagnosis of shoulder injuries in swimmers The … Read more