Medical dictionary

What is patellar tendonitis? The patellar tendon, which connects the kneecap to the tibia, works with the muscles in the front of the thigh to extend the knee and allow running, jumping, walking, etc. Patellar tendonitis (also known as jumper's knee) is when this tendon is injured or overloaded. This condition is more common in athletes whose sport involves frequent jumping, such as bask

What is percutaneous foot surgery?Percutaneous foot surgery, also known as minimal incision surgery, is a novel surgical technique to treat foot pathologies affecting the bones or soft tissues.Local anaesthesia is used in practically all cases, leading to a very significant reduction in anaesthesia-related complications.  Why is percutaneous foot surgery done?The most common pathologies

What is a periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)? Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is a surgical procedure used to treat certain hip conditions, particularly hip dysplasia in young adults and acetabular retroversion. It involves repositioning the acetabulum, the socket part of the hip joint, to improve its coverage of the femoral head (the ball part of the hip joint). By reorienting the acetabu

What is it?                  Peripheral nerve block is a treatment used to block pain transmission through the nervous system. It involves intravenous painkillers to supress pain impulses. This treatment is mainly used for treating specific peripheral nerves.          

What is peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is a condition in which the peripheral nerves become damaged resulting in numbness, pain and weakness, usually in the hands and feet. Two components make up the nervous system in humans: The central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The primary function of the peripheral nervous system is to connect the central nervous s

What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia by overloading or stretching. The plantar fascia is a thick ligament in the sole of the foot which connects the heel with the toes. This inflammation causes pain as you walk about, usually first thing in the morning, which flares up when standing after sitting for a long period. An orthopaedic special

What is platelet-rich plasma? Platelet-rich plasma is a blood derivative that stimulates the production of collagen, elastin and epidermal tissue. It is used to achieve firmer, brighter and better-quality skin.   Why is the treatment performed? Platelet-rich plasma is a cosmetic treatment aimed at rejuvenating the skin of the face, particularly the area between the eyebrows, t

What is podiatry? Podiatry is the medical specialty that studies diseases and disorders affecting the feet. Health professionals of this branch responsible for diagnosing and treating the different conditions and deformities using therapeutic techniques typical of podiatry, or referring to the appropriate specialist. What diseases does do podiatrists treat? The most frequent foot trea

What is polytrauma? Polytrauma refers to the occurrence of multiple traumatic injuries affecting more than one body part or organ system. What is meant by polytrauma rehabilitation? Polytrauma rehabilitation is a specialised field of medical care focused on the recovery and rehabilitation of individuals who have sustained multiple traumatic injuries. These injuries often result from s