Overview Joint pain is a common presentation across different demographics and can present as: Term Definition Arthralgia Inflammation of tendon sheets, e.g. in fibrotic disease or gonococcal arthritis Arthritis Inflammation of the joint structure (a pathological process) Synovitis Inflammation of…
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease characterised by severe symmetrical peripheral joint pain and deformation due to erosive arthritis. It is progressive and drastically reduces quality of life, hence early referral and treatment are important. It is linked…
Subtrochanteric Fracture Subtrochanteric fractures are proximal femur fractures that occur between the lesser trochanter and a point 5cm distal to the lesser trochanter. This region of the femur experiences high compression and tensile forces, has less blood supply, has a…
Intertrochanteric Fracture Intertrochanteric fractures are extracapsular fractures of the proximal femur that occur between the greater and lesser trochanter. There is an area of low bone mineral density known as the ward triangle bordered by the primary compressive trabeculae, principal…
Femoral Head Fracture Femoral head fractures are rare injuries that are usually associated with hip dislocation (10%). In posterior dislocation the femoral head hits the posterior rim of the acetabulum and fractures. On the other hand, anterior dislocation causes impaction…
Clavicle Fracture The clavicle is a long, curved bone that forms part of the shoulder girdle. It has a sternal end (rounded) and an acromial end (flat). Fractures commonly occur in the middle third of the clavicle, which is the…
Proximal Humerus Fracture The most common fracture pattern of the proximal humerus is a transverse fracture. Most fractures are non-displaced and are treated non-operatively. It has a bimodal distribution. 70% of cases occur in women. It is the 3rd most…
Anatomy of the Knee Joint The knee is a modified hinge joint that articulates the femur to the patella and tibia. It is ‘modified’ because it allows for some degree of internal and external rotation, in addition to flexion and…
Motor Neuron Disease (MND) Motor Neuron Diseases (MNDs) are neurodegenerative diseases characterised by progressive selective loss of upper motor neurons (motor cortex and cranial nerve nuclei) and lower motor neurons (anterior horn cells). The diseases are purely motor with sensation…
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a heterogeneous group of conditions characterised by immune-mediated destruction of peripheral nerves (cranial nerves can be involved as well). Acute paralysis and diminished tendon reflexes are hallmarks of the condition. GBS is a…
