Lymphedema Lymphedema is the collection of extra fluid in the soft tissues, resulting in swelling. It may occur unilaterally or bilaterally (in both arms and legs). It is a progressive condition. CAUSES: • Removal of lymph nodes due to tumor (cancer) surgery. • Blockage in the lymphatic system, which prevents drainage of …
Hysterectomy Rehabilitation Hysterectomy is the surgery performed to remove the uterus which results in ending up menstruation and ability to become pregnant for a woman. Causes for the surgery: Abnormal vaginal bleeding Prolapse of the uterus Uterine fibroids Cancer ( Cervix , Uterus or Ovaries ) Endometriosis Different types in hysterectomy: Total hysterectomy = removal …
Personage Turner Syndrome (Brachial Neuritis) Personage turner syndrome is one of the neurological disorders in which sudden excruciating pain in the shoulder is followed by weakness in the muscles supplied by the nerve. Weakness may persist from days to few weeks. Brachial plexus is damaged in the personage turner syndrome Clinical manifestations The clinical manifestations …
Post-Covid Rehabilitation COVID 19 is the name given by the WHO on February 11 2020 for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS –COV-2 (named because the virus is a genetic cousin of the corona virus which caused the SARS outbreak in 2002. It takes approximately 2-10 days for transmission. It spreads by droplet …
Calcaneal Spur or Heal Spur Calcaneal spur also known as Heel spur is a bony protrusion on the underside of heel bone i.e calcaneum formed due to calcium deposits. It is commonly associated with a condition called plantar fasciitis (inflammation of plantar fascia which runs along the bottom of the foot). It mostly occurs among …
