Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of the hand. When the median nerve is compressed, symptoms can include numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and arm. CTS is a common neurological disorder that occurs when ...
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Tendon or ligament injury of Hand
Tendon or ligament injury of Hand and Wrist Ligament injury of hand is very common, because it gets so much use and thus is exposed to many possibilities for injury. One common place for a hand ligament injury to occur is in the scapholunate ligament.Ligaments are tough pieces of connective tissue that join one bone to another. Ligaments are attached ...
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Sesamoiditis Sesamoiditis is an inflammation of the sesamoid bones in the ball of the foot and the tendons they are embedded in. It’s usually caused by overuse, especially by dancers, runners and athletes who frequently bear weight on the balls of their feet. It’s treated with rest and anti-inflammatory medication. Sesamoiditis is a specific kind of tendonitis — inflammation of ...
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Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome The tarsal tunnel syndrome is caused by a compression of the posterior tibial nerve and causes pain, tingling or numbness in the foot. TTS occurs when you have tibial nerve damage. Your tibial nerve runs through your tarsal tunnel, a passage of bones and ligaments in your ankle. TTS symptoms may include pain, burning or tingling in ...
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Sprains A Sprain injures the bands of tissue that connect two bones together. Sprains injures the bands of tissue that connect two bones together. Sprain is stretching or tearing of ligaments — the tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect two bones together in your joints. The most common location for a sprain is in your ankle. The difference between ...
Read More »Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bone Marrow Biopsy Bone marrow biopsy are procedures to collect and examine bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside some of your larger bones. It can show whether your bone marrow is healthy and making normal amounts of blood cells. Doctors use these procedures to diagnose and monitor blood and marrow diseases, including some cancers, as well as fevers of ...
Read More »Computed Tomography CT or CAT Scan of the Bones
Computed Tomography CT or CAT Scan of the Bones A CT scan of the bones may be performed to assess bones, soft tissues, and joints for damage, lesions, fractures. Computed Tomography(CT) scan is a type of imaging test. Like an X-ray, it shows structures inside your body. But instead of creating a flat, 2D image, a CT scan takes dozens ...
Read More »Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI of the Spine and Brain
Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI of the Spine and Brain MRI may be used to examine bones, joints, and soft tissues such as cartilage, muscles, and tendons for injuries. MRI is a diagnostic exam that uses a combination of a large magnet, radio frequencies and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body. How do MRI ...
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Bone Densitometry is used to measure bone mineral content and density. A bone density test is also called Bone Densitometry determines if you have osteoporosis — a disorder characterized by bones that are more fragile and more likely to break. Shreya Hospital at Ghaziabad has the best Bone Density Test facility available in the hospital premises. Center is having expert ...
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Arthrography An arthrography (also called arthrogram) is a medical imaging procedure that gives healthcare providers a detailed view of what’s happening inside your joints without a single incision. Your provider may use an arthrogram to pinpoint the cause of unexplained joint pain. A Specialist may also use arthrography to precisely deliver powerful medication, such as steroids, inside a joint. In ...
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