Dr. Pablo Castillón: orthopaedic surgeon in Terrassa

Rotator cuff injury

The rotator cuff injury is an inflammatory process, or partial or total damage of the shoulder tendons. The rotator cuff is a group of four tendons that come together and surround ahead, behind and above the head of the humerus. These tendons are connected individually with major muscles attached to the shoulder blade or scapula. By contracting these muscles, stimulate the rotator cuff tendons, causing the lifting movements, separation and internal and external rotation, hence the name "rotator cuff". ...

Shoulder Surgery

Shoulder surgery can repair the tissues inside or around your shoulder joint. In the latest surgical techniques, the specialist will use a tiny camera called atroscopio to see inside the shoulder. ...

Ulnar nerve entrapment

Understanding the elbow nerve it is known as cubital tunnel syndrome. It is the erosion of a nerve (ulnar), which travels from the neck to the hand and who is responsible for the function of different hand muscles and sensation in the ring and little fingers. When the ulnar nerve is compressed produces what we call ulnar nerve compression or entrapment of the ulnar nerve. The patient has pain, tingling, numbness or burning, and sometimes, reduction or exaggeration of feeling in some fingers and medial edge of the forearm. Symptoms worsen to keep bending the elbow. To address this ailment can opt for conservative treatment (changes in activity, use of splints, rest, stretching and vitamin supplements) or surgery. ...

bone elongation

What is bone elongation? The better known as limb lengthening (tibia, femur and humerus), bone elongation covers a range of surgical techniques aimed at increasing the length of a bone segment. Usually it is done by techniques which involve cutting the bone (osteotomy and corticotomy) and progressively extend the reparative callus which occurs in the normal body repair attempt. To perform this progressive lengthening is necessary to use mechanical devices Extraosseous (external fixation systems) or intraosseous (intramedullary nail), implantation of such devices can be done can be done under local anesthesia. Why is it done? Bone elongation is performed bilaterally in all cases of stunting and, unilaterally, in cases of limb inequality. In the first case, it is applied to facilitate the patient's relationship with their environment while in unilateral cases the goal is to achieve the desired length to prevent shortening of limbs, because of dismetrías responsible turn of spinal pathologies, alterations up and lameness. What does it consist of? It consists of the extension of a tubular bone, femur, tibia and / or humerus to the desired length to prevent shortening of limbs or lower sizes. Normally the extension is at the expense of the shortened bone itself, schematically involves the creation of a fractured bone affection. The new bone regeneration is achieved in the "stretch" repairman callus once started repair. This is achieved generate new bone in continuity to the patient. Preparation for bone elongation It is essential that the patient is informed of all the particulars of the technique. You must also know the different times and possible complications that can occur and their solutions. On long stretches they should be associated with the specific technique other muscle tendon lengthening techniques to avoid creating rigidities and joint deformities. Care after surgery Once installed the system and begins rebuilding transportation (stretch) of bone fragments, the tip should remain in shock during the "active" phase. In this phase a new soft stretch repairer fracture callus to be protected regenerated load occurs. After this phase, the "static" phase which is a phase in which the regenerated mature and starts ossifies. When the degree of ossification permits the patient can support the limb. Throughout the process should be meticulously careful skin entry holes skeletal fixation screws that attach to the bone with the external device. The use of intramedullary nails extension has its limitations and easements but require less care. Both systems require a very close clinical and radiographic control. ...

Genu valgus surgery (legs x)

The genu valgus is the variation of the shaft of the lower extremities in the frontal plane in which there is an increased space between the ankles to keep the knees together. Knees is known as X or as scissors, so that the knees are close together and no great separation between the ankles. During growth produced a series of normal variations (physiological changes) and also various forces acting on tips given by modifying the way that the supporting structures are still developing joint. Finally, around age 8 the final alignment of the lower limbs is achieved and genu valgus resolved spontaneously. After this period a surgical treatment is necessary. ...

Hip pain

Hip pain are all annoying served on the hip or around it. It can be caused by a fracture, bone infection or joint pain or arthritis.

sport Medicine

Sports medicine is a specialty that evaluates the aptitude for sport.

Achilles tendon

The Achilles tendinitis (Achilles) is the most frequent of ankle tendinitis. This tendon connects the calf muscles (gastrocnemius) to the heel bone. Da pain in the back of the calf to the heel. It is appropriate to use heel download for recovery. ...

acromioclavicular dislocation

The acromioclavicular joint connects the lateral end of the clavicle to the medial border of the acromion. By the collarbone prolonged veneer front to back and from the acromion a similar facet that occupies the front of the inner edge of the processes, these two pages covered by a thicker layer near the acromion fibricartilaginosa in the calvícula and in which on the bottom upper surface. ...

Ankle Arthroscopy

Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that lets you view and work directly inside the joint, without opening, thanks to a tiny camera. Only small incisions or cuts in the skin of about one centimeter are made. Ankle arthroscopy is applied in cases of articular cleaning and removal of loose bodies, or other treatments, such as osteochondritis. After the intervention, it is recommended a week of rest and applying ice to prevent swelling. The patient may also need to reform through specific exercises led by a fisioterapeura, lymphatic drainage and other techniques to enhance the mobility of the ankle. ...

Ankle Fracture

An ankle fracture is a break in one of the ankle bones (tibia, fibula and talus). These fractures may be partial (partially cracked bone), complete (perforated in two parts and bone) or may occur on one or both sides of the ankle. The injury may be caused by a fall or trauma. Symptoms may include pain and swelling in the injured ankle, unable to move or inability to bear weight. And, if the fracture is severe, you may notice that the parts of the fractured bone through the skin. In the latter case, the injury may require surgery, including the use of metal pins, screws or plates to hold the bones in place while the fracture heals. If the ankle fracture without surgery is, it is likely that the patient must wear a cast for at least six weeks. Most people need at least a period of between six and ten weeks to fully recover from a broken ankle. ...

Ankle osteoarthritis

Ankle Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, suffering the breakdown of cartilage that covers the bone. If the tissues disappear, the bone can not dampen the loads ankle supports. The causes of this chronic disease are over time, sequelae of trauma and fractures or sequelae of osteochondritis ankle. The patient feels pain in the foot, a feeling of pressure that makes you more tired and walk with difficulty. In addition, the running time decreases and the person ends up not being able to walk even a few meters followed and, in severe cases, causes total inability to walk. The initial treatment of osteoarthritis of the ankle is the use of templates to better accommodate the foot and reduce the impact force of walking ankle. In more advanced cases, surgery is recommended, and others may choose to implant a prosthesis ankle. ...

Ankle prosthesis

It is to replace the diseased joint implant metal, polyethylene and hydroxyapatite. Through a surgical technique of high precision measurement axes, the tibial prosthesis is placed embedded in the bone, which is articulated with the polyethylene surface makes pad to interact with the talar dome formed by another metal prosthesis with hydroxyapatite. These three pieces are mobile ankle joint. ...

Ankle sprain

The ankle sprain is an injury to the ligaments of the ankle sprain, strain, stretch or twist. The strain can be caused by a direct blow to the ankle or as a result of a fall, a bad support or a bad move. There are three types of ankle sprain by severity. The first-degree sprain is minor, since the ankle ligaments are not broken, the area is slightly swollen, painful and spills may occur. In this case you can return to physical activity in no time with a taping. In the second degree sprain, there is partial or complete ligament rupture, pain and swelling are older and less movements can be performed with the foot. In the third degree sprain, there is complete rupture of ligaments, the pain is intense, the mobility of the foot is very small and the injury is accompanied by a much larger spill. Therefore, sometimes surgery is required. ...

Ankle tendinitis

Ankle tendinitis is inflammation of the tendons that make up the ankle. The tendon attaches muscle to bone and repetitive motion during this tendon can become inflamed, leading to tendinitis. The most common is the Achilles tendinits, but you can also inflame other as the extensor tendons, typical of the big toe. ...

Anterior cruciate ligament

The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the major ligaments of the knee, which passes between the femur and tibia obliquely. Its function is to provide stability to the knee, keeping the leg is moved forward with respect to the thigh. Of the four major ligaments of the knee, the anterior cruciate ligament is the one most commonly injured, especially when a sudden change occurs in the direction of the knee. The most common injuries are torn anterior cruciate ligament and partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament. Symptoms include pain, inability to walk or stand for long periods, or up and down stairs. For the treatment of both lesions can opt for surgery by arthroscopy or conservative treatment based on rehabilitation to strengthen the muscles. ...

Arthroplasty

Our joints are continuously exposed to multiple injuries, there arises arthroplasty. Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure that is performed to restore mobility and its ordinary function. ...

Back injuries

Backaches are the most common muscular ailments, which noticed the painful area because of some trauma or contracture. It is very common type of muscle injuries occur in the back or sore that we notice because of trauma or contracture. There are other injuries and chronic back pain. ...

Back Pain

Low back pain or back pain in the lower back is a pathology caused by various factors, such as excessive stress or poor posture. Less common are low back pain caused by more serious problems like herniated discs. The low back pain is usually because the lumbar spine, the final segment of the spine, has endured excessive weight. The main symptom of this injury is pain that is usually located in the lower back, and sometimes can reach legs. This pathology may cause alterations in the different structures that form the backbone as ligaments, muscles, spinal discs and vertebrae. In addition, low back pain can be accompanied by a muscular contraction in the area that limits the mobility of this body part. ...

Biological therapy

Biological therapy is a type of treatment that uses living organisms.

Bone Cancers

Bone tumors are growths of new bone tissue that develops through the progressive multiplication of cells. Such tumors are divided into benign and malignant tumors. Benign tumors are composed of cells of normal tissue, they are slow growing and do not invade neighboring structures. Malignant tumors the cells are different from normal tissue to grow rapidly, invade nearby structures and can be played remotely by metastases. As for the symptoms, the pain can be intense, localized bit. When symptoms such as weight loss, fatigue and fever appear, you have to think about the existence of a malignant tumor. Surgery is the primary treatment in most of the tumors and may be accompanied by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. ...

Bone dysplasia

The skeletal dysplasias are a group of diseases related to the low height of the individual due to a disturbance in the formation of bones and cartilage, especially in the extremities and spine. They are among the most frequent causes of stunting, and account for about 5% of genetic diseases of the newborn. There are hundreds of skeletal dysplasias, most of them genetic. The most common form of bone dysplasia is achondroplasia, in which there is a short stature by limb shortening. ...

Break supraspinatus tendon

The supraspinatus tendon is the top that slides under the acromion and more often suffer injuries. A break can occur as a result of a traumatic episode or develop gradually. Patients whose onset is gradual usually have previous symptoms of tendinitis by impingement. The tendon degeneration with age also causes breakage. ...

broken collarbone

The clavicle is the long, thin bone at the top of the chest between the sternum and shoulder. Its function is to connect the upper limb to the chest and shoulders aligned maintain. It contains various muscles (deltoids and trapezoid on the top face and subclavian muscle, ligament and ligament conoid trapezoid on the bottom) are inserted. It is one of the long bones which has more variation: sometimes it is pierced by a branch of the supraclavicular nerve; in manual workers it is thicker and curve and muscle attachment sites are more pronounced; also the right clavicle is more robust than the left and usually shorter. A broken collarbone is a common injury in children and adolescents, as these bones do not harden into adulthood. Among collarbone injuries we are also dislocation clavicle or acromioclavicular dislocation. ...

Bunion (hallux valgus)

The hallux valgus or bunion is a deformity of the big toe, which is diverted to the other fingers, coming to overlap the second toe. The causes of the appearance of bunions are hereditary factors, inflammatory rheumatism, disorders of the foot or the use of inappropriate footwear. Hallux valgus foot swells and it has pain in the area of the junction of the finger with the rest of the foot, which is usually worse when walking. The hallux valgus can be treated with anti-inflammatory medication and painkillers, physiotherapy exercises and massage, local application of heat or cold, or even the use of pads in the area of the bunion. The operation is indicated only in severe cases where there is a high difficulty walking. ...

Bursitis

Bursitis is the painful inflammation or irritation of some bags, called bursae, which are located in places where there are points of friction, such as muscles, tendons or bones. The function of these bags is to help the normal motion of joints and avoid friction between them. Bursitis is manifested, among other places, on the shoulders (shoulder bursitis), knees, hips, pelvis, elbows, toes and heels. The causes of bursitis may be the overuse of a joint injury, rheumatoid arthritis, gout or infection. The symptoms of bursitis include pain and inability to perform certain exercises or unusual movements in daily life. It can appear suddenly or gradually, something the patient feels the movement and touch, as the skin around the bursa is more sensitive. There are two types of bursitis: acute or chronic. In acute, the affected joint turn red and feel has a temperature above the rest of the body. It is painful and is usually caused by an infection or gout. In chronic, there is swelling and pain and reduces the normal movement, causing muscle atrophy and motor weakness. In most cases bursitis disappears without any specific treatment. ...

Canal stenosis

The stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on the spinal cord and roots. When located in the lower part of the spinal column it is known as lumbar canal stenosis, while when the narrowing occurs in the top of the column is called cervical canal stenosis. The lumbar and cervical areas are usually being the most affected, although the narrowing channel does not cause pain if not compress any nerve structure. The spinal stenosis often occur gradually by the aging process, due to the deformation of bones and tissues around the spinal canal. Usually begins to affect people over 50 years, although it also occurs in young people with a spinal trauma. The treatment of various types of spinal stenosis is usually based on the use of medications (anti-inflammatories or steroids) to reduce pain and inflammation with rest time, or physical therapy. Surgery is recommended only where nerve compression which progressively worsens. ...

Carpal tunnel surgery

The carpal tunnel or canal Connection is an area located in the anterior aspect of the wrist, crossed by numerous tendons. When this tunnel is reduced for any reason, increases the pressure inside and the median nerve ( which runs from the forearm into the hand ) is also compressed. This causes known as carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy caused by the realization of repetitive movements of hands and wrists. Patients with this pathology suffer pain in the wrist and forearm, sensation of numbness, cramps and tingling in the thumb and forefinger, especially fingers. This syndrome should be treated by surgery carpal tunnel to avoid the appearance of weakness and atrophy in some muscles of the hand as well as clumsiness in handling objects. The operation consists carpal tunnel release the nerve and is performed both open or conventional manner, as by endoscopy. The pain after surgery disappears in a few days and the rest of the symptoms are decreasing in the short term, depending on the severity of the injury. In addition, carpal tunnel rehabilitation after surgery is necessary, by performing specific exercises hand movements or physiotherapy. ...

Cartilage tranplantation

Cartilage transplantation is used to replace damaged cartilage areas as a result of certain injuries. This procedure is often used for cartilage damage in the upper ankle and knee area. By arthroscopy and the damaged cartilage material to be used for an autologous cartilage (a patient's own cartilage) is removed smoothed area. This material must be grown and after three to four weeks, the cultured cells are implanted with sporte material, under a second arthroscopy, to grow covering the defect. ...

Cavus foot

He called those arched feet with a height greater than that of a normal foot arch. It is a deformity that can cause the fingers remain stiff or bent inward, foot size is usually lower. It is identified that the base or non-marking of the central part of the plant, or fingers. Shoes show increased wear on the back of the sole. The origin is hereditary in 80% of cases. The most appropriate treatment should be determined by a specialist, it may be with specific exercises or orthotics (insoles). ...

Cervical disc herniation

The herniated disc is the compression of the spinal cord or nerve root that occurs when a portion of an intervertebral disc moves. Hernias usually affect the disks are in the lower area of the back (lumbar) or neck (cervical spine). In the latter case we refer to cervical or cervical herniated discs. The pain caused by a hernia may extend from the back towards the leg and lead to leg pain, or to the arm. Most often, the rupture disk occurs by effect of natural aging and deterioration, but can also occur in younger people due to various causes. The trigger for a healthy disc to herniate can be a trauma, a violent blow or poorly executed effort. Cervical surgery may be necessary to reduce pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots, when pain is caused by a herniated disc or a bone of spinal canal. ...

Chondromalacia

Chondromalacia, also known as chondromalacia patella and patellar chondromalacia, is degeneration of the cartilage surface constituting the posterior capsule of the patella. This disease causes discomfort or dull pain around or behind the kneecap, to a greater or lesser degree, depending on the patient. Chondromalacia is common among young adults, especially those who practice certain sports (especially basketball players, volleyball, football, cycling, tennis players, ballet dancers and brokers). Chondromalacia causes are varied, but can be generated from an acute patella injury or by chronic friction between the patella and femur joint to move the knee. Therefore, treatment depends on the cause giving rise to the injury. ...

Column

Column osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis of the spine is a degenerative disease of the cartilage discs located between the vertebrae, they lose elasticity and fail to meet the function of cushioning the impact body movement generated. This situation subjected to the vertebrae to friction between them, since they lose their elastic capacity, the disc that separates collapses and allows the vertebrae from rubbing against each other. As a result, the disc can cause severe pain. In osteoarthritis of the cervical spine and lumbar osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is distinguished. In the cervical general wear on joints and bones, especially around the neck, causing a chronic pain occurs. As for the lumbar sometimes produce spurs that exert pressure on the nerves of the spine. This can cause weakness and pain in the arms or legs. ...

Column Tumors

It is the growth of a cell mass in the vertebrae. Cancerous tumors that originate in the spine are rare, but the column is commonplace to other cancers that spread. One in four cancer patients will develop a tumor that metastasizes to the spine and cause pain and injury. However, not all tumors are cancerous column. ...

Cubital nerve surgery

Understanding the elbow nerve it is known as cubital tunnel syndrome. It is the erosion of the ulnar nerve that travels from the neck to the hand. It has motor and sensory function of the ring and little fingers. The patient has pain, tingling, numbness or burning and sometimes altering the sensitivity of the medial edge of the forearm and it nullifies and pinky fingers. Symptoms worsen by keeping the elbow bent. To address this ailment can opt for conservative treatment (changes in activity, use of splints, rest, stretching and vitamin supplements) or ulnar nerve surgery. This surgery is to decompress the nerve from the hand above the elbow to the forearm and move the high nerve elbow from behind her front. The goal of such surgery is to provide more space to the nerve and tendons, reducing the pressure on the nerve. ...

Deformities

Deformity or malformation is a noticeable difference in the way the body or body part, or organ (internal or external) compared to the average body shape of the part in question. 3% of infants worldwide are born with a malformation from very mild to very severe ...

Diabetic Foot

The diabetic foot is a complication of vascular and nervous level that affects patients with chronic diabetic control irregular sugar levels. The effect on vascular level may lead to arterial closure with loss of blood supply to the feet, and even get to cause gangrene. Besides, a neurological level, involvement can be motor and / or sensitive. Feature is the feeling of wearing a tight or excessive cold or heat sock, and the loss of muscle mass at foot level. Both causes, vascular and neurological, are responsible for the appearance on the floor of the neuropathic diabetic foot ulcer, which often can be complicated by infection. In addition, the diabetic foot is often very delicate and vulnerable to scratches shoe, although in many patients the symptoms are painless. ...

Dupuytren

Or Dupuytren Dupuytren's disease is a chronic disease of unknown origin that causes the progressive closure of the hand. The first symptom of the disease is the appearance of a hard lump (like a callus) in the area of the folds of the palm annoying but not painful. Gradually the nodule becomes a rope that is spreading to the fingers and hand is closing. In the final stage of the disease the affected person can not open his hand, so he has difficulty picking up objects and even for the hygiene of the same. Dupuytren treatment may be surgery, radiotherapy, or based on an experimental technique using collagenase injections. From the outset, the Dupuytren could deal with physiotherapy to restore functionality of the hand, gain strength and mobility, and maintaining both the skin and the scars in the best possible condition. ...

Elbow Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that allows direct look inside joints and treat some lesions without opening the affected areas. Furthermore, arthroscopy allows faster patient recovery. To perform this surgery, video cameras, lenses small and small-caliber instruments that can be introduced into the joints without causing damage are used. Among the different types of arthroscopic elbow arthroscopy there, used to treat injuries such as epicondylitis or tennis elbow, elbow bursitis, sequelae of fractures, moderate stiffness, elbow synovitis and articular loose bodies. ...

Elbow Pain

Elbow pain encompasses all issues that may affect the elbow joint. The cause most often causes pain in this area is tendinitis, or inflammation of the tendons. In this sense, the players tend to injure the tendons on the outside of the elbow, a condition called epicondylitis or tennis elbow. That injury also suffer the people who make repeated movements, especially of rotation of the forearm or wrist extension. Other causes of elbow pain may be bursitis, arthritis, muscle strain or infection. The painful elbow can also occur as a result of a problem in the spine. Therefore, treatment depends on the cause and type of injury. ...

Epicondylitis

Epicondylitis is an elbow injury that often suffer from people doing jobs that involve repetitive arm movements such as tennis players. Therefore, he is also known as tennis elbow. This condition affects the muscles and tendons located on the outside of the elbow. The clearest symptom is swelling and pain in the area, which can spread to other muscles near the elbow. Usually, the trouble is most noticeable during working hours and after the completion of efforts like picking up objects by hand, which sometimes causes the patient lack of strength in his forearm. The usual treatment includes rest, ice, medication management, stretching, compression or point of pain with an elbow strap. ...

Flat Feet

Flatfoot is the lack of normal arch in the foot because the tendons in the area are loose. The causes of this condition, which is not detected until two years may be inherited or caused by aging, injury or illness. In general, flat feet do not cause pain when walking, but should always use a wide, comfortable and flexible shoe, which is well ventilated and have good tread to avoid discomfort. In cases where flat feet cause pain when walking, wearing orthopedic shoes or orthotics it is recommended. And in the most severe cases of flat feet you can opt for surgery to repair the tendon that causes lack of arch in the foot. ...

Foot arthrodesis

Foot arthrodesis is a surgical technique that involves the artificial fusion of the bones that form the joint, which still remain after surgery. The aim of the intervention is to relieve pain or deformity of the foot caused by poorly healed fractures, arthritis, infections, or birth defects. In foot arthrodesis two different techniques are used: open, in which a long incision and direct visualization of the joint is performed; or arthroscopic, in which small incisions in the skin by a thin arthroscope with a tiny camera attached to a monitor on which the doctor can go watching every step of the operation performed is entered. The joints take four months to merge completely, and then require the completion of a rehabilitation treatment with a physiotherapist. ...

Foot Fracture

A foot fracture is a break in any of the bones of the foot (tarsus, metatarsals and phalanges). The injury occurs by direct trauma or excessive load on the bone. The foot fracture causes pain, swelling, numbness of the fingers or toes, decreased range of motion, inability to walk comfortably, and lump or visible deformity over the fracture zone. Depending on the severity of the fracture, the patient should be operated or may be sufficient treatment with splinting or plaster. The metatarsal bones and phalanges can be welded in a period ranging between three to six weeks, but the tarsal bones take longer to heal, usually six to ten weeks. ...

Fracture Shoulder

The shoulder fracture is a break or a crack in the collarbone, in the scapula or the proximal humerus. In the latter case it would be called fracture of the humerus. Shoulder fractures often result from a sudden force applied on the arm (a sharp drop, bump occurred during sports or a car accident). The most common symptoms of this injury are pain, swelling, tenderness, deformity under the skin, violet color or skin discoloration, cracking and inability to move the arm. In general, the treatment of a fractured shoulder surgery needed, but we must also take into account the conservative options and minimally invasive surgical options such as arthroscopy. ...

Fractured elbow

The elbow fracture occurs when there is a break in one or more of the bones of the elbow. The main cause of this injury is usually a trauma to the elbow bones, which can be caused by a fall on an outstretched arm, fell directly on the elbow, a direct blow or twist exceeds the normal range of motion. Other factors that increase the options of having an elbow fracture are advanced age, reduced muscle mass, osteoporosis and excessive practice of certain sports. The general symptoms of an elbow fracture is pain, swelling and bruising around the elbow, numbness in the fingers, hand or forearm; decreased range of motion; and visible bulge. The course of treatment varies with the severity of the injury, but may require surgery. ...

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder is a condition that causes progressive loss of movement of shoulder inflammation and reducing the volume of the joint ligaments. The causes of this disease are not known, which normally heals gradually in a few months. In the initial phase, the patient feels intense pain in the shoulder that is accentuated during the night hours. As time passes and into the freezing phase, the pain decreases but the shoulder gradually becomes rigid, stage that can extend many months. Treatment for frozen shoulder is based on anti-inflammatory, analgesic and stretching. ...

Ganglion or cyst

The ganglion cyst or benign lumps that often grow out of a particular case in hand and wrist. These cysts can be painful especially at the very moment of its appearance or by the constant use of the hand. Ganglia may vary in size and may disappear completely spontaneously. Before opting for a treatment, usually observe their evolution to avoid intervention. But if the ganglion is painful in hand the fluid could be aspirated with a needle or wear a splint to prevent hand movement. If these treatments fail, it would have to resort to surgery to remove the cyst, although it should be noted that these cysts may return. ...

Genu varus surgery (bowlegged)

It is the term used to refer to a postural deformity in which the knees, ankles when the knees are touching apart. The effect is that the legs are bowed. This is very common in young children between 1 and 2 years, especially if they started walking soon. Usually around age 3 it will resolve spontaneously (physiological genu varus). If not, the degree of bow is very high or there is a bone disease, indiccado make corrective surgery is to restore alignment. ...

Growth Factors

Growth factors are proteins of multiple types, as cells that manufacture, which empelan by its regenerative and anti-inflammatory capacity. In practice trauma Growth Factors platelet derived for preventing and treating injuries its wide action in cells of various tissues are applied. ...

Hand

Hand fracture

A hand fracture is a break in one or more of the bones of the hand (metacarpals and phalanges). The phalanges are the bones of the fingers, and the metacarpals form your knuckles and connect the hand to the wrist. The causes of a broken hand may be direct blows to the area, falls on the back of the hand or muscle stress. Symptoms of injury are pain in the hand, limb deformity, inability to move or bear weight difficulty, hand numbness, swelling ... Some hand fractures require the use of a splint or cast, and others need surgery. Generally, the patient can return to work or sports activities approximately six to eight weeks after the fracture. ...

Hand nerves surgery

Hand surgery includes various surgical to restore hand function without altering their aesthetic appeal procedures. It can be done for many reasons, including injuries are included in the hand, rheumatic changes in the structures of the hand, congenital deformities (present at birth) and infections. These include carpal tunnel syndrome and Dupuytren's contracture. Therefore, depending on the cause of the problem, you can perform skin grafts, immobilization of a fractured bone, tendon repair, joint replacement, relocation, surgical drainage, fasciotomy and repair of nerves in the hand (ulnar, median and radial). Damage to these nerves can cause decreased ability to move the hand and sensitivity. ...

Hand tendinitis

Tendinitis is irritation and inflammation of the tendon, this is the structure that joins muscle to bone. Tendonitis wrist or hand is one of the most common and is an inflammation of the tendons is usually caused by a repetitive action that requires a joint overuse or a twist. The most obvious symptom is pain in the joint that can be reflected in the fingers and palmar area. The goal of treatment is to reduce pain and inflammation. For this, the affected area with a splint or cast artculación is immobilized. ...

Heel spur

The spur is a calcification in the heel produced as a result of excessive stretching and continued plantar fascia. This injury causes pain and swelling in the area around, and difficulty normal heel support. Ram it usually results in a high arched foot, overweight, wearing inappropriate footwear or poor posture continuous standing. The treatment is based on the use of orthotics heel discharging tension night splints, stretching exercises or injections of anti-inflammatory drugs, which are effective to eliminate or reduce pain. If these treatment techniques fail, in severe cases the ram can be corrected by surgery. ...

Herniated disc percutaneous surgery

Percutaneous surgical disc herniation is a minimally invasive technique to remove herniated spinal both lumbar and cervical without open surgery. This surgery involves removing the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc through a small incision in the skin. This is achieved by introducing an endoscope, an instrument that includes a thin tube with a lens and allows viewing on a screen structures and tissues, as well as the whole process, using fine instruments, such as laser and radiofrequency. The patient can lead normal lives the day after surgery and does not require a special rehabilitation perform. ...

Hip

Hip Arthroscopy

Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that lets you view and work directly inside the joint with small incisions in the skin, less than a centimeter each. This type of arthroscopy is indicated to diagnose certain problems of pain or blockage in the hip, for the extraction of intra-articular loose bodies, for breaks labrum (stabilizer cartilage of the femoral head) and the impingement (excess friction in the movements of the hip). The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and after its completion it is possible that the patient may feel discomfort, swelling and numbness in the pubis, for a few hours or days. ...

Hip fracture

Hip fracture is a break of the femur bone. The elderly and people with osteoporosis are at increased risk for this type of fracture fragile bones, for a minor injury or a fall can be enough to cause the injury. Instead, most hip fractures in people with normal bone are the result of heavy impacts (such as accidents). In general, the symptoms of hip fracture are unable to walk and intense pain when moving the affected limb lower, taking a shortened position and outward rotation. Treatment usually go through surgery, in which different types of techniques such as nails, plates and full or partial dentures are used. ...

Hip osteoarthritis

Hip osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the cartilage that lines the union of the bones of the pelvis and femur. This fabric easy movement between the bones and prevents them from rubbing. When the cartilage thickness and texture decreases or disappears, the proper meshing between the femur and the pelvis is lost, resulting in hip osteoarthritis. The main indicator of this pathology is pain, which is mainly located in the region of the groin. Hip osteoarthritis is a chronic disease ( lifelong ) and, generally, tends to progress very slowly over the years. Treatment includes rehabilitation exercises, but in the most severe cases can opt for a surgical operation. ...

Hip Prosthesis

The hip prosthesis is a major surgical technique involves the replacement of degenerate artificial hip joint. The characteristics of the materials used in this type of prosthesis allow similar to human joint mobility. To manufacture these implants used: various metals such as stainless steel alloys, cobalt, chromium and titanium; plastic, usually polyethylene, a durable and wear-resistant material which is friction. The replacement of the hip prosthesis is indicated in cases of osteoarthritis in the joint or of rheumatoid arthritis. After surgery, patients need crutches for the next month. The prostheses have limited life due to wear of materials. ...

Knee

Knee arthroscopy

Arthroscopic knee surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique for accessing the interior of the joint through small holes in the skin. Through a small caliber lens inside the knee is observed and treat various injuries without opening. Arthroscopic knee surgery is used to remove or repair torn meniscus cartilage to anterior cruciate ligament injuries broken, cut broken pieces of articular cartilage, remove loose fragments of bone or cartilage or remove inflamed synovial tissue. Recovery from knee arthroscopy is much faster than traditional surgery. Then the patient must regularly exercise his knee for several weeks. ...

Knee fracture

Knee fracture is a break or failure of one of the bones that make up the joint (femur, tibia, fibula and patella). Usually, these bones are injured by falls, traffic accidents, injuries in contact sports and exercise, shock and other injuries. Symptoms of knee fracture are pain, swelling, limited range of motion, deformed leg and inability to walk, among others. Treating knee fracture depends on fractured bone and the type of fracture. If parts of the bones are properly aligned, perhaps it is enough to placing a splint or cast to the knee. However, if the patella is affected, you could specify an operation. Therefore, the recovery of the injury depends on the fractured bone, fracture type, treatment and evolution. ...

Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis is the wear of the cartilage lining the joint bones ( femur, tibia, fibula and patella ). It is part of the skeleton suffering osteoarthritis more often because it supports your weight and the weight of the items we carry when we stand or when we travel. The cartilage serve to prevent rubbing of the bones in the knee movements, providing slip and cushioning the blows. The wear over the years and aging of cartilage is what causes osteoarthritis. The main symptom of patients with knee osteoarthritis is pain. The treatment includes a rehabilitation exercise program and a series of pharmacological treatments that help to alleviate symptoms of the disease. Furthermore, in obese patients is necessary to follow a diet to lose weight. ...

Knee prosthesis

The knee prosthesis is the replacement of the joint by a plastic part by surgery, is indicated where the joint is seriously damaged by osteoarthritis. The knee prosthesis is indicated when the degree of deterioration of the knee and the pain that generates prevent the patient walk. Such implants are reproductions of the bones forming the knee, made of various metals and plastics favoring flexion and extension of the joint. Allergy to metal alloys patients there titanium knee prosthesis. Usually, the patient who has been implanted with a knee prosthesis can be incorporated to work within three to six months. ...

Kyphoplasty

Kyphoplasty non-invasive treatment for compression fractures of the spine. It is performed under local or general anesthesia. The specialist inserts a needle to the vertebra and inserts a balloon is inflated, then cement is injected so they do not collapse again. Thus the natural height and space between the vertebrae passed;. ...

Limbs microsurgery & replantation

Microsurgery allows connecting the arteries, veins and nerves, return circulation and, therefore, the life of an amputated part. Revascularization is that reconstruction of the limb incompletely separated but accurate vascular repair. By replantation is achieved correct a condition that affects not only their functional ability but also psychological. ...

Low back pain

Low back pain or lumbago is pain in the bottom of the column. Low back pain is not a disease itself, but rather is a problem or a symptom whose causes can be multiple. The origin of this pain can be in bad posture, physical activity of the individual, psychological factors or degenerative diseases (such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis) caused changes in the different structures that form the backbone (ligaments, muscles, spinal discs and vertebrae). Lumbago treatment involves the administration of analgesics, muscle relaxants and applying heat to the painful area. Also, the patient should rest. ...

Lumbar disc herniation

Lumbar disc hernia is an injury caused by degeneration or wear of the intervertebral discs of the spine, which act as shock absorbers between the vertebrae. Lumbar hernia is one of the most common and causes compression or irritation of the nerve root, which often just manifesting as sciatic nerve pain, depending on the position and size of the hernia. The main causes of herniated discs are articulate aging, trauma or prolonged exertion. In addition, there are risk factors that favor its appearance, such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle or snuff. Treatment varies depending on the severity of the case, and can be solved with temporary resting, drug administration, rehabilitation exercises or even surgery, it indicated only for patients who do not respond to other treatments and the pain persists markedly. A herniated disc L4 the level of injury when the pain radiates from the front of the thigh, no loss of sensation in the inside of the leg and foot, and causes weakness in the knee. L5 level of injury occurs when the pain radiates down the back of the thigh and there is a loss of sensation in the side wall of the calf and the back of the foot. Therefore, disc herniation L4 and L5 can be distinguished by the symptoms they cause. ...

lumbar fusion

The fixation of the lumbar spine is a type recommended for the treatment of fractures, degenerative instability, tumors and other medical conditions that prevent lumbar spine surgery is stable. This is the latest hopeful as when other treatments (such as belts, massage, postural improvement measures, anti-inflammatory and acquisition of appropriate weight) have not borne fruit. Is the assessment of the lumbar spine using bone grafts from the patient to be placed with the help of metal implants, among which the pedicle screws. It is a delicate surgery that usually takes four to six hours and is performed mostly under general anesthesia. It specifies rehabilitation intervention complementary to surgery. ...

Medial collateral ligament

The medial collateral ligament of the knee is one of the ligaments that support the joint, and limit their movement from side to side. It runs from the inside of the bottom of the thighbone to the inside of the top of the shin bone, ie joins the femur to the tibia. The main injury affecting this area are the medial collateral ligament sprain and rupture of the medial collateral ligament usually caused by trauma to the knee when it is in a flexed position or external rotation and valgus (outward deflection by congenital) malformation. Another complication affecting this ligament is the Pellegrini-Stieda syndrome, which is the ossification of the medial collateral ligament of the knee. ...

Median nerve

The median nerve runs down the inside edge of the arm. On his wrist it is between the tendons of the muscles and increased palmar palmaris. The median nerve allows mobility and fine sensitivity rapidly and thumb opposition. ...

Meniscus

The menisci are cartilage located within the knee, both on the inside (medial meniscus) and outer (lateral meniscus), which dampen the shock between the femur and the tibia. The menisci of the knee are the most damaged structures to be hit in that area, especially in sports like soccer. In fact, the medial meniscus is more prone to injury than the lateral meniscus, and which is connected to medial collateral ligament and the joint capsule, so that it is less mobile. Treatment of a meniscus injury as broken medial meniscus may involve surgery, depending on the patient. In case of surgery, only the damaged part of the meniscus is cut by arthroscopy. ...

Metatarsal

The metatarsus consists of five bones metatarsals, listed from the medial aspect of the foot located at Tarsus. The metatarsals are some long bones consisting of a triangular prismatic body with three sides, top and side, and two ends, front and rear, the latter with five faces, of which three are joint (except 1 and 5, which only It has two). ...

Metatarsal infection

Metatarsalgia is pain and inflammation caused by compression of the nerves located between the metatarsal bones of the feet. The injury may also occur by overloading the metatarsal heads. In any case, they cause a pain that intensifies when walking or support that area of the foot. Metatarsalgia can be caused by improperly fitting shoes, the overweight, aging, excessive or inadequate sports, or as a result of having the arched feet. The treatment for metatarsalgia is the administration of anti-inflammatories, ice in the area, rest, change or decrease the sport, and wear comfortable shoes. Surgery is only used in severe cases. ...

Minimally invasive bunion surgery

The minimally invasive bunion surgery, or percutaneous surgery is a new technique for treating hallux valgus. This procedure decreases the potential complications of this disease and shortens the process of postoperative recovery. This type of surgery involves making small incisions in the skin through which the projection of the foot bone is removed. The procedure is simple, lasts ten to fifteen minutes is a type of ambulatory surgery. The patient can go home the same day of the operation, since only local anesthesia is used. Generally, minimally invasive bunion surgery is indicated in cases where the patient has severe pain or who can not walk normally. ...

Minimally invasive spine surgery

One of the biggest problems of spine surgery are multiple incisions that must be made to reach this part of the body and, therefore, the subsequent scarring, a large blood loss and long-term interventions. Therefore, every time is often used more surgery minimally invasive spine, whenever possible as sequelae resulting are smaller, smaller scars, damage to the muscle mass is minimal and achieves rapid recovery patient. Furthermore, the results of such operations are the same as traditional surgery. Therefore, the minimally invasive spine surgery is most recommended for patients provided they are suitable so that she could make features. ...

Morton's neuroma

Morton's neuroma or Morton neuritis is a thickening of the interdigital nerve in the space between the third and fourth toes. It occurs as a result of chronic compression. Sometimes it causes intense pain in the front area of the foot, metatarsal level, close to the 2nd or 3rd interdigital space. ...

Neck pain

Neck pain is that which occurs at the top of the column, in the cervical spine. It is a pain produced generally by trauma, disease, progressive deterioration, poor posture or emotional stress. Specifically, the neck pain can be caused by any irregularity or tension in this area of the spine, in the muscles, ligaments, nerves or disks, as in the vertebrae and their joints. The symptoms of neck pain can be of varying degrees, from mild discomfort to a sharp, sudden and severe pain. You can also become a chronic neck pain when it lasts more than three months and usually more common in women than in men. Besides, in patients suffering from neck pain and persistent headache it is recommended consultation with a doctor and physiotherapy. ...

Neural therapy

Neural therapy involves injection of very low doses of local anesthetic in certain areas of the body for therapeutic purposes.

Orthokine

It is an autologous therapy, where blood from the patient's own serum, autologous conditioned serum containing a high concentration of growth factors and anti-inflammatory proteins is obtained. ...

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that affects the joints and cartilage. Osteoarthritis causes an inability but it is difficult to cause disability. As cartilage progresses and disappear pain occurs, the bone reacts growing on the sides and causing a deformation. ...

Osteoarthritis knee

Osteoarthritis or osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that causes loss of cartilage covering the joint surfaces so that disappears the joint space. Among the different types of arthritis, the elbow is rare. In most cases it is due to the realization of excessive exercise, previous trauma, or injury. For a long time, degenerative osteoarthritis has no symptoms and clinical presentation may be variable, with a loss of more or less painful mobility. In the initial phase of the disease, treatment of osteoarthritis seeks to alleviate the symptoms by rest and the administration of pain medications, but if it fails, you can opt for surgery. ...

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease affecting bones and is caused by decreased tissue that forms both of the proteins that constitute the matrix and the structure of the mineral salts containing calcium. Following a skeletal demineralization that leaves brittle and susceptible to fractures and microfractures bones occurs. This condition occurs mostly in women, amenorrheic or postmenupáusicas due to decreased estrogen production by the ovaries and other hormonal deficiencies. ...

osteotomy

The osteotomy is a step of making a cut in one of the bones of the lower leg exist so the femoral and tibial osteotomy osteotomy surgery. This practice is aimed at relieving the symptoms of arthritis in tibia and femur and is performed when other treatments do not provide results. The surgery involves moving the weight away from the damaged part of the knee to a free part of arthritis. ...

Ozone therapy

The ozone treatment is indicated for various uses, especially to oxygenate tissues, activate the metabolism of fats, removing cellulite, combat skin conditions ( acne, psoriasis, dermatitis... ), etc. Currently, also stands as one of the most natural anti-aging and therapeutic methods for other pathologies such as migraines, fibromyalgia, joint problems, intestinal diseases, etc. Basically, it consists in applying doses of ozone ( O3 ) controlled by different techniques, to choose according to the patient and aim to achieve: injections or injections;mesotherapy;hematic or intravenous application ( through a special treatment in which an amount of blood drawn from the patient is mixed with ozone );using gels or emulsions... The number of sessions and the amount of ozone applied in the treatment depends on the individual and also the medical indications. ...

Patellar Tendonitis

Patellar tendinitis is inflammation of the tendon that connects the kneecap to the tibia. It is located in the front of the knee, just below the kneecap, and intervenes in the movements of knee extension. This tendon can become inflamed and cause pain in the performance of certain activities involving overexertion and repetitive minor trauma. The main symptom of this type of tendinitis of the knee is pain that increases when the tendon force (usually with running, jumping or climbing stairs), and in the most severe cases, can hurt even when walking. The treatment of patellar tendinitis is rest, anti-inflammatories, local application of cold and rehabilitation exercises of the quadriceps muscles. If the above measures no improvement is obtained infiltrations may be required and only sometimes opt for surgery. ...

Pediatric Orthopaedic

Pediatric Trauma is a part of the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology in charge of musculoskeletal disorders of children and adolescents. Child Trauma specialists have specific training in orthopedic and trauma problems that affect children. The most common ailments are: hip pathologies, postural abnormalities, foot diseases, neuromuscular diseases, diseases of the newborn and infant and fractures with its aftermath. ...

Pediatric orthopeadics

The pediatric orthopedics is a specialty of orthopedic and trauma surgery which is responsible for injuries and musculoskeletal disorders of children and adolescents. Also called child childhood trauma or orthopedic surgery. Covering all subspecialties that have adult orthopedics, but professionals who are dedicated to this discipline have specific training in congenital or acquired in children and adolescents orthopedic problems, since the lesions change and the body responds differently according to age patient. It is precisely in the infant stages when the muscles and bones are in continuous growth and development. Therefore, orthopedic principles state that is essential to detect and early diagnosis of any orthopedic condition for proper treatment. ...

Percutaneous Foot Surgery

Percutaneous surgery of the foot is a novel surgical technique for treating foot disorders consist of changes in bone or white fabrics. With this type of minimally incisive surgery, treatment of these pathologies is achieved with a minimal incision in the skin of two to three millimeters, while conventional surgical techniques with large incisions (or even the elimination of joints were demanding cases severe ). Some of the disorders most frequently treated by percutaneous surgery of the foot are: hammer toes, bunions, metatarsalagias, bunions, heel spurs, and other. Anyway, according to the severity of each patient, the doctor will evaluate which must ultimately if this technique is the most suited to treat their pathology. After the operation, the patient must use a type of shoe and wide rigid sole that reduces the load on the operated foot, so it is not advisable to operate both feet at once. ...

Plantar fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation overload or stretching of the thick tissue on the sole. This tissue is called plantar fascia and is the one that connects the heel to the toes and arch creates. People with more options for developing fasciitis are those who play sports very often, those with obesity, those with tight Achilles tendon, or those with problems in the arch of the foot. Generally, this injury causes pain and stiffness in the bottom of the heel, although the sole can also ache or burn. The treatment involves prescription drugs, stretching the heel and toe, night splints, rest and wearing proper shoes, but sometimes the patient needs surgery. ...

Podiatry

Podiatry is a medical specialty that deals with the study of diseases and disorders that affect the feet. The professionals of this branch are responsible for diagnosing and treating various diseases and deformities by own podiatry therapeutic techniques. The most common treatment by podiatrists are: correction of pathologies such as bunions or hallux valgus, hammer toes, metatarsalgia, etc; conducting specialized treatments, such as dermatological (yeast, for example), the study of the feet for the preparation of inserts ... Besides, podiatry comprises different areas: the podiatric surgery, foot biomechanics, pharmacology The ortopodología, the Chiropody, preventive podiatry, rheumatic podiatry, pediatric podiatry, sports podiatry, geriatric foot care and podiatry work. ...

Posterior cruciate ligament

The posterior cruciate ligament connects the tibia and femur. Its function is to limit the play of the tibia relative to the femur, as well as limiting the tibial external rotation and along the anterior cruciate ligament, the forces applied to restrict the movement of the knee inward or outward, especially when important the knee is flexed. PCL injury may be caused by direct trauma to the front of the tibia that may occur, for example, in an accident in which the knee is bent and a strong impact causing it to bend backwards or is forcibly deformed. When the injury is caused by high-energy trauma, it relates to more serious injuries, fractures of long bones, pelvis or postero-external injuries or other complex structures. In most cases, partial immobilization support is applied for approximately 4 or 8 weeks and once this period is carried out rehabilitation. ...

Prolotherapy

Prolotherapy is a method of treatment of joint conditions of most of the body, which is done through the strengthening of ligaments and tendons.

Radio frequency treatment

Radiofrequency is a specific treatment of varicose veins consisting seal them and close them without having to be removed. The technique is performed by accessing the inside of the affected vein through a small incision of about 2 mm and introducing a catheter leads to the point of origin of venous insufficiency. At this level, closing heat layered anger insufficient glass is introduced. Meanwhile, a substance is injected as foam called polidocanol. Thanks to this technique radiofrequency varices with microfoam, these can be treated without being extracted from the body getting in a controlled and gradual increase fibrosis of the vessel lumen until completely dry. To remove varicose veins with foam local anesthesia is used. ...

Regenerative Medicine

Regenerative medicine consists of administering cells called "progenitors" in the joint or injured part, in order to repair damaged cartilage and restore function. These cells are found in the bone marrow (inside the bone), which is where blood progenitor cells, connective tissue, adipose tissue, bone and cartilage are found, among others. This concept is based on the fact that cartilage has an extremely low regeneration capacity, so any injury (traumatic or degenerative) will hardly recover spontaneously, especially in patients of a certain age. The reason for this scarce regenerative capacity is that the cartilage does not dispose like other tissues of its own progenitor cells and also has a very poor vascular supply. This leads to the need to propose the use of cells from other locations (cell therapy), in this case bone marrow since in the end is where, among others, the progenitor cells of the cartilage itself. ...

Rhizotomy

Rhizolysis is a noninvasive surgical technique to address back pain through several punctures in the area of the spine to be treated without hospitalization. Rhizolysis involves destruction by radiofrequency pulses of nerve endings that transmit pain originating in the joints that connect two vertebrae sí.La rhizotomy is performed in the operating room with the patient lying face down (in the case of rhizolysis lumbar and dorsal rhizotomy) or lying face up (in case of neck pain). This treatment is indicated in cases of pain caused by movement in which not affected the nerves exiting the spine to the limbs. ...

Scaphoids

The scaphoid is one of the hand bones found in the thumb area, one of those most often injured. A fall or sudden stretching can cause a fracture in the scaphoid of the hand. The recognizable symptoms of this injury are pain and swelling of the wrist. Likewise, any pressure on the bone causes intense pain to the patient. In some cases, the scaphoid fracture causes only mild discomfort and some pain in the area. But sometimes scaphoid fracture is difficult to detect because it can be mistaken for a simple sprained wrist. The treatment involves placing a cast on hand to hold steady wrist, although it is also possible to use surgery, depending on the case. ...

Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a deviation of the spine, instead of being straight twists and bends sideways. If the spine is very biased, it may cause bodily asymmetries as the ribs or hips protrude from one side to the other or that one shoulder is lower than the other. Depending on the affected column portion we distinguish between lumbar scoliosis (low back), dorsal scoliosis (top of the column) back and lumbar scoliosis. Scoliosis may begin in childhood but often is not noticed until adolescence. In most cases, the exact cause is unknown, but could be hereditary .. The treatment of scoliosis is based on rehabilitation to strengthen the muscles in the use of collar to enhance the natural progression of scoliosis and the surgery in cases of very sharp curves. ...

Second medical opinion

The second opinion is the medical report containing the diagnostic or therapeutic proposal from the illness of a patient by a different professional who established the first diagnosis. Patients may request a second medical opinion are those who want to confirm or know the valuation of another specialist. If the second opinion is different and the patient chooses the latter option, you can receive assistance both in the center normally attending the patient, as in the center where the final diagnosis is made. ...

Shock waves

Shock waves have a therapeutic effect and causing a regeneration of injured or diseased tissues. Shock waves are acoustic waves having high power mechanical and biological effects. Such treatments are primarily used for treatment of diseases which require tissue regeneration. ...

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Shoulder arthroscopy is a practice of minimally invasive surgery that allows you to see directly inside the joint and work within it, without opening it. Only a few small cuts in the skin, about one centimeter each are made. Shoulder arthroscopy can treat injuries such as rotator cuff impingement syndrome, shoulder instability, SLAP lesions, articular cartilage injuries, chronic synovitis, shoulder stiffness and some types of fractures. Recovery can take between one and six months and probably the patient must wear splints during the first week. For many procedures, physical therapy may help regain motion and strength of the shoulder. ...

Shoulder dislocation

The shoulder dislocation is an injury that occurs when the humeral head (the main arm bone) slips out of the joint cavity. Usually the result of a direct blow to the shoulder or a fall in the whole body on the extension arm rests. It is a painful injury that prevents moving the arm. Sometimes the humerus comes to tear the capsule that surrounds and damages the ligaments of the shoulder, making projecting the bulk of the humeral head. They are more likely to suffer an injury that people who practice certain sports, like judo, hockey, rugby, skiing and handball. Usually, to treat dislocated shoulder sling is placed on the arm for at least four weeks. Next, it is advisable to do rehabilitation exercises to strengthen the muscles in the area. If the injury is repeated frequently, surgery may be necessary. ...

Shoulder Prosthesis

The shoulder prosthesis is the replacement of the joint by a plastic part by surgery, where it is indicated that the shoulder joint is seriously damaged by osteoarthritis. With this technique a reduction of pain and restoration of mobility is achieved. In the shoulder prosthesis a metal part to the humeral head and a piece of polyethylene shoulder blade, both sealed with cement or embedded is set. There is also the reverse shoulder prosthesis, aimed at patients aged 60 years, who returned shoulder mobility. In the inverted, in place of the humeral head is placed the receiver and where the receiver should be, the humeral head is placed. These prostheses are indicated in the massive rupture of tendons, beyond repair, which is associated with certain joint osteoarthritis. ...

Shoulder Tendinitis

Tendinitis means inflammation of a tendon, in which micro cracks and areas of necrosis. The shoulder tendinitis can affect especially the long head of the brachial biceps and muscles called the rotator cuff: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis. The main causes of this injury include age, repetitive in certain work activities or throwing sports movement, and poor blood supply to the tendons of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles, a fact that favors degenerative processes. Symptoms of shoulder tendinitis are inflammatory pain, the pressure on the tendon, pain in performing active movements of the shoulder and pain upon stretching the muscle tendon. The appropriate treatment for shoulder tendonitis is physiotherapy. ...

SLAP Shoulder

It is an injury to a shoulder area known as the Glenoid Labrum or impeller, and the name is an acronym for its acronym in English: S uperior L abrum from A to P osterior nterior (SLAP). This le-Zion was previously difficult to diagnose and treat, because there were no developments as arthroscopy and magnetic resonance imaging. ...

spinal fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to treat degenerative diseases of the spine. The fusion consists in fixing two bone parts rigidly and irreversibly anchoring a joint using screws, plates and titanium rods. Its aim is to stabilize the spine to relieve local pain. In addition, decompression of the nerve roots relieves sciatic pain and difficulty walking, typical of stenosis, or narrowing of the spinal canal. The technique of spinal fusion is divided into anterior cervical fusion, posterior cervical arthrodesis and posterior lumbar spine fusion. The spinal fusion is performed in the operating room under general anesthesia. ...

Spinal grips

Clamping a spinal injury is caused by a blockage of one or more vertebrae that causes significant loss of mobility. Symptoms, well defined, vary depending on how this blockage occurs. The entrapment of a nerve oppressed compression causes pain and immobility where he has his way. The cause of impingement may be improper and inappropriate positions held at work overexertion impingement can be lumbar or cervical spine, depending on where they occur. If maintained for a long time and causes discomfort, over time could cause a herniated disc. The treatment involves the administration of drugs to relieve pain and physical therapy. ...

Spinal surgery

The spine surgery is to correct structural abnormalities of the spine that cause pain. It is indicated in cases where there is significant compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots, and when it is due undoubtedly to the structural abnormality detected. One of those treated by surgery of cervical spine injury is a herniated disc. Cervical surgery may be necessary to reduce pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots, when pain is caused by a herniated disc or a bone of spinal canal. Trauma surgery may also be required to stabilize the cervical spine and minimize the possibility of paralysis, when a fracture or dislocation causes a vertebral instability. Likewise, cervical surgery is also used in case of degenerative diseases. ...

Spine fracture

The spinal fracture is a break or the collapse of one of the bones of the spine. This can happen for a strong impact in the area or for the loss of bone mass, osteoporosis caused by eg. Although removal of bone mass may also occur for other cusas: cancer, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hyperthyroidism and long-term use of corticosteroids. In these cases, the deterioration causes bone fractures can also occur as a result of normal activity, such as bending over or get something. Symptoms include a sudden onset of pain or a chronic, dull back pain and weakness or immobility of all or any part of the body. Traditional treatment for spinal fractures includes extended bedrest, pain medication and the use of corsets. These treatments can reduce pain, but do not stabilize the fracture or correct the related spinal deformity. In fact, a spinal fracture can cause irreversible damage as a total or partial paralysis of the injured. ...

Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis is a condition that affects the vertebrae of the spine causing a shift out. In children commonly it occurs between the fifth bone in the lower back and the first bone of the pelvis and can be a congenital malformation or sudden acute trauma injury. Other causes that can develop spondylolisthesis are osteopathy and consequently fractures certain sports such as gymnastics and weightlifting where great stress on the bones of the lumbar region is concentrated. For diagnosis the doctor will examine the spine and feel, besides raising the stretched leg in front of you, which you might find uncomfortable or painful. The treatment will be based on the severity of the displacement of the vertebra. ...

Sport growth factors

The plasma rich in growth factors is an innovative technique to treat injuries that has become popular due to its use in elite sport. Growth factors are proteins found in our blood and have the ability to accelerate tissue regeneration. It involves removing blood from the patient and centrifuging to isolate platelet-rich plasma fraction. These are activated for proteins that then injected through an infiltration into the areas to be treated are released. To infiltrate the injury, it accelerates and improves cell regeneration process by shortening recovery time, in some cases by half. Growth factors for sport can be used on any injured tissue. Thus, used in cases of tendinitis, muscle injuries, fractures or cartilage lesions. The number of injections depends on the type of injury, but the time interval between them should not exceed 21 days. ...

Sport Orthopaedic

Sports traumatology deals with the study and treatment of injuries sustained in sports. These can occur violently, overuse or defects training, technical deficiencies, misuse of clothing, lack of fitness, among other causes. It addresses a sports orthopedic lesions characteristic of certain sports for its predisposing factors and typical forms of presentation. The correct treatment in sports traumatology is based on the preparation of a history of each player that includes both family history and personal health, and history of injury or surgery and orthopedic aspects. These data must be added those obtained by conducting a review of admission that values sport postural aspects, skeletal muscle, joints, ligamentous, fitness, etc. and risk factors for the appearance of lesions depending on the sport. ...

Sport surgery

Sport surgery is a specialty that is generated after injuries sports.

Sports injuries

Sports injuries are damages that occur in the body, whether psychological or physical form, as a result of amateur or professional sports. Some of these injuries occur accidentally, while others are due to bad practices during training or improper use of training equipment. Also, sometimes due to the lack or shortage of heating or stretching before exercise. Depending on whether they are professional sports injuries or amateur level affect one way or another to the patient and recovery will also be different. The most common sports injuries are sprains or strains of ligaments, muscles and tendons tears, knee injuries, muscle swelling, injury to the Achilles tendon, pain in the tibia, fractures or dislocations, among other diseases. Treatment will vary depending on the severity of the injury and can be solved with physical therapy and, as a last resort, surgery. ...

Stromal vascular fraction

The stromal vascular fraction (SVF or SVF) is what is obtained by centrifuging and filtering adipose tissue, previously lipoaspirate. Vascular stromal fraction is made up of different cells, including adult stem cells. The stromal vascular fraction favors the presence and arrangement of blood and lymph vessels in tissues and organs, improving circulation and healing. ...

Surface Prosthesis

The resurfacing are indicated to place in areas such as the hip or knee, and are more suitable for patients under 65 years. Its main feature is that it allows large amount preserve bone, and usually last longer than conventional. ...

Trigger fingers

The trigger finger is tendinitis affects the tendons that bend your fingers. When the tendon sheath becomes inflamed difficult to extension or flexion of the fingers affected, which may be blocked or suddenly skyrocket. No clear cause giving rise to the injury, but may be related to rheumatoid arthritis, gout or diabetes. The symptoms of trigger finger may start with a sore finger base and causes inflammation and swelling. Treatment of trigger finger is to eliminate compression of the tendon and allow full movement of the finger without discomfort. You can choose to use a splint or oral anti-inflammatory drugs. If these treatments do not work, you have to opt for surgery. ...

Vertebroplasty

Vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive procedure for treating acute spinal fractures. In vertebroplasty a cement mixture into the fractured bone is injected through a hollow needle. Typically, vertebroplasty is recommended when have failed other less invasive treatments (such as rest a back support or analgesics) or when medications have begun to cause unwanted side effects such as ulcers or stomach problems. ...

Wrist arthrodesis

Wrist arthrodesis is a surgical procedure that involves fusing the joints of the hand artificially. This technique achieves the neighboring joints ordered to carry out the functions of the fist and palm. The aim of this operation is to relieve pain, slow the development of the disease, which causes correct deformities, and provide stability to the joint that has been damaged by arthritis or muscle weakness. Although wrist arthrodesis achieved a high degree of improvement in all these areas, it is possible that in some patients the difficulty lifting or doing certain movements keep persisting. Similarly, after the intervention is required recovery time in which the joint use will be limited. ...

Wrist Arthroscopy

Wrist arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique through small incisions in the skin, which allows access and treat both joint and soft tissue joint injuries. This intervention can diagnose and treat pathologies difficult to define today. Include the development of arthroscopy of the trapeze-metacarpal joint, which can address at an early stage of this joint degeneration. Also, you can treat injuries of ligaments and meniscus of the wrist and fractures. After removing the points physiotherapy treatment, which can last from two to four weeks it is needed. You may require the use of a rigid wristband discontinuous during that period. ...

wrist fracture

The wrist fracture is common in young patients and in adults over 65 years. This type of failure occurs when the end of the radius, located right next to the wrist, is broken. In medical terms are often called distal radius fracture always occurs approximately one inch from the end of the bone and its causes may be different. One of the most common is the Colles fracture in which the broken fragment of the radius tilts up. There are also intra-articular fracture, which extends into the wrist;Extra-articular fracture, which does not extend inwards;open or open fracture when the fractured bone cross the skin and which must act quickly to prevent an infection; comminuted fracture where the bone is divided into more than two parts. ...

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