Category traumatology

Generality A tendon cyst , or synovial cyst , is a bulge filled with synovial fluid that develops next to a joint or tendon. The causes that induce the formation of these cysts are unclear; according to the most reliable hypotheses, such swellings would be linked to traumas or defects in the articular and / or tendon structures

Generality The distortion is an injury of the musculoskeletal system, characterized by the temporary alteration of the anatomical relationships that exist between the elements of the affected joint; this event involves damage to one or more components of the joint involved. Usually, a joint is distorted when it performs an unnatural movement or undergoes a trauma at a particularly delicate point

Generality The bagged finger is a fairly common injury, especially in sports. This traumatic event consists of a slight distortion , caused by a very violent impact of the end of the finger itself. This results in swelling and pain when trying to extend or flex the involved phalangeal joint. The limitation that follows is often a function of the degree of joint swelling

Generality Pain in the sole of the foot is a symptom that may depend on numerous pathological and non-pathological conditions. In some cases, the disorder results from a simple fatigue ; other times, this manifestation is the consequence of articular, vascular or nervous pathologies . Plantar fasciitis, Morton's neuroma and hallux valgus are among the causes of foot pain

Generality A subdural hematoma is a blood spill in the space between the outermost meninge (dura mater) and the middle meningin (arachnoid). Generally, the origin of the episodes of subdural hematoma are head traumas, following car accidents, falls from great heights or violent attacks. The typical symptoms are: headache, confusion, malaise, unconsciousness and mood swings

Generality The enthesopathy of the Achilles tendon is an inflammatory pathology involving the heel joint. More in detail, the inflammatory process develops at the insertion site of the Achilles tendon, on the lower and rear part of the calcaneus . The predisposing factors for Achilles tendon arthropathy are manifold

Generality The fracture of the humerus is the rupture of the arm bone. In most cases, episodes of fracture of the humerus are the consequence of physical trauma, accidental falls, excessive stress on the arm or the presence of particular basic illnesses. There are three main types of humerus fractures: fractures of the proximal extremity, fractures of the body and fractures of the distal extremity

Generality Fracture of the hip is a serious injury that occurs mainly in older people. Often, this pathological event is the consequence of a trivial fall to the ground , but it can also depend on direct impacts , road accidents and sports injuries . Usually, the rupture affects the proximal part of the femur (femoral neck), which connects the main bone of the leg to the hip, in the coxo-femoral joint

Generality The valgus knee is an anatomical deformity of the lower limbs, in the presence of which the knees point towards each other. Also known as X-knees , the valgus knee reflects the lack of alignment between the femurs and the shins, with the first ones tending to convergence and the second ones that tend to progressively distance each other towards the feet

Generality Gonarthrosis is knee osteoarthritis. Better known as osteoarthritis , osteoarthritis is a common form of degenerative arthritis. The inflammation of the joints that distinguishes it derives from the thinning of the typical layers of articular cartilage, and from the consequent rubbing of the bony portions involved in the joint