Fractures and Dislocations

Fracture is the break of continuity of the bone. While fractures are seen in young people due to traumas such as falling and accident, they occur in old people due to osteolysis or mild trauma. A fracture in an old patient should be paid attention more than a young patient. If it is not treated, […]

Trigger Finger

Trigger finger is a tendon disease. Tendons are in shape of long threads starting from forearm muscles reaching the fingers and enable the fingers to bend. Swelling in the tendon sheath restricts the movement of the fingers and causes jamming and pain. Sometimes, fingers may jam. When these problems start, if the fingers are continues[…..]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a complex syndrome in which the median nerve is compressed in the waist. The median nerve is located in the palm and it is the only nerve passing through the carpal tunnel. When this nerve is compressed in carpal tunnel, it loses its function. It provides feeling to the thumb, index,[…..]

Kyphosis (Roundback)

Kyphosis is an abnormal rounding of the spine. This disease which is mostly seen in the back is evaluated according to rounding degree. Kyphosis (Roundback) in the back is evaluated as normal up to a certain degree and treatment should be applied to provide control if the rounding is 50 degrees or more. Kyphosis which[…..]