Orthopedics

Rickets: Understanding Causes & Prevention for Healthy Bones

What are Rickets? Rickets is defined as faulty mineralization of growing bone that may be due to vitamin D, calcium, or phosphorus deficiency. When mature...

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome: Causes, Prevention & Care

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome is an overuse injury that mostly affects athletes' lower extremities. The pain develops in any area between the knee and...

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention

What is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), often called runner's knee, is one of the most common causes of knee pain, especially among...

Lumbar Scoliosis: Causes, Symptoms &Treatment Options

What is Lumber Scoliosis? Lumbar spine scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine at the lower back. Scoliosis can affect any spine region,...