Straight Back Syndrome (SBS) has been recognized for over 50 years. Not to be confused with flat back syndrome in the lumbar spine, SBS patients present with an obvious loss…
In the past several years, concussions and post-concussion syndrome (PCS) have become more commonly recognized conditions. However, with limited physiological explanation for post-concussion syndrome, there is also limited evidence supporting…
Congenital dislocation of the hip (CDH) is usually diagnosed in the newborn, however, a small number of cases develop later on between six to twelve months of age. Infants should…
Objective To describe the successful rehabilitation of a distal biceps brachii tendon reattachment following an acute traumatic tendon rupture. Clinical Features A 30-year-old weightlifter presented five days post-op after a…
Introduction Os trigonum syndrome is a relativelyuncommon condition, resulting from compression of a congenital bony anomaly (os trigonum) and adjacent soft tissues during repetitive hyper-plantarflexion. This condition is currently well-described…
Objective: Posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) is a rare progressive neurodegenerative syndrome which unusual symptoms include deficits of balance, bodily orientation, chronic pain syndrome and dysfunctional motor patterns. Current research provides minimal guidance on support, education…
Background: Urolithiasis refers to renal or ureteral calculi referred to in lay terminology as a kidney stone. Utolithiasis is a potential emergency often resulting in acute abdominal, low back, flank…
Adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder is an uncommon entity in athletes. However, it is a common cause of shoulder pain and disability in the general population. Although it is a…
Objective: To chronicle the conservative treatment and management of a 32-year old female patient presenting with radial wrist pain of 4 months duration, diagnosed as De Quervain’s stenosing tenosynovitis. Clinical…