Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment What is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome? Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome ( MTSS), also known as tibial periostitis or shin splints , is a common overuse injury that significantly affects at...
What are fasciculations and cramps? Fasciculations are involuntary, small, localized muscle contractions that occur spontaneously in a group of muscle fibers innervated by the same motor neuron. A fasciculation is when a small group of these fibers a...
Acute chest pain is one of the most frequently seen conditions in an emergency department. Although some diseases that cause chest pain are potentially serious, in approximately 80% of cases the cause of chest pain is benign, and within this group, 2...
In early 2024, the European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA) published the results of a consensus meeting of clinical experts and specialists in knee pathology. The objective of this meeting was to provide evidenc...
Corticosteroids are steroid compounds naturally produced in the human adrenal cortex. These substances are essential in the regulation of a wide range of physiological processes, including carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism, as well as the mod...
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a platelet concentrate obtained from a patient's autologous blood. This means that the patient's own blood is extracted and processed to obtain this product. PRP is especially valued in traumatology for its high...
Distal clavicle osteolysis is a shoulder condition that often goes unrecognized. The high prevalence of shoulder injuries in weightlifters, along with more common injuries such as rotator cuff injuries or labral injuries, leads to delayed or even mis...
As we discussed in the previous article, Olympic weightlifting consists of two events: the snatch and the clean and jerk. The snatch exercise consists of lifting the barbell from the floor to overhead with the arms fully extended in a single movement...
Weightlifting is undoubtedly one of the oldest sports practiced. In recent years, the health benefits of weightlifting have become evident, such as lower blood pressure, improved blood glucose control, maintenance of bone mineral density, and resista...
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in our bodies. It is found abundantly in the extracellular matrix (all tissues are made up of matrix and cells; the extracellular matrix is any part of a tissue that is not made up of cells) of emb...
In the field of orthopedic surgery, hyaluronic acid is commonly used in the treatment of osteoarthritis through hyaluronic acid injections. Osteoarthritis is a disease that affects the cartilage of the joints in a middle-aged and elderly population....
Another application of hyaluronic acid in orthopedic surgery is the treatment of tendinopathies through hyaluronic acid infiltration. Remember that tendons are "cord-like" structures that connect bones to muscles, transmitting the contractile force o...
As we previously discussed, muscle injuries and ankle sprains these are the most common injuries in soccer. We've already seen how ankle sprains can represent up to 80% of lower extremity injuries in soccer players, although they are not the only...
Over the past three decades, musculoskeletal injuries in soccer have increased due to the increase in participants playing the sport, and with them, ankle injuries. These injuries occur due to several factors, including constant acceleration and dece...
We often say that comparisons are odious, but if we compare professional and amateur soccer, we see that the differences go beyond matches in large stadiums or million-dollar salaries. Despite the fact that amateur players also get injured, there are...
Volleyball is one of the most popular team sports in the world. It is estimated that around 500 million people in 220 countries play the sport, according to data provided by the International Volleyball Federation. Countless sports trauma studies add...
It seems obvious to mention that CrossFit is a sport that has been booming worldwide in recent years. The statement that Spain has become the world's leading CrossFit powerhouse in 2022 reflects the true explosion of this sport in our country. In...
The sacroiliac joint is the junction between the sacrum and the ilium, and is located at the bottom of the spine. This joint is essential for the stability and function of the pelvic area and is composed of a series of ligaments and muscles that allo...
Padel is currently the fastest-growing sport in the world, both in terms of the number of players and the number of courts built. Its rise over the last two decades has been exponential. As a result of this growth, there is an increase in sports inju...
Ultrasound-guided injection of the glenohumeral joint is a medical procedure in which an ultrasound device is used to guide the injection of medication into the shoulder joint. This is performed to relieve pain and inflammation in the joint and impro...
The acromioclavicular joint, formed by the ends of the acromion and clavicle, is a small joint, but extremely important for the movement of the scapula and, secondarily, for the movement of the shoulder. Pain in the acromioclavicular joint can alter...
The long head of the biceps brachii is a tendon that originates in the shoulder joint, runs along the anterior surface of the humeral head through a canal that bears its name, and is protected by a sheath. It is the proximal tendon of the biceps brac...
Ultrasound-guided infiltration of the iliopsoas muscle is a medical procedure that targets the psoas muscle tendon and the bursa that protects it from friction with the acetabulum. As we saw previously in the iliopsoas tendinopathy post,There are sev...
Amateur cycling injuries are of two types: traumatic and overuse. We can define amateur cycling as a generic term for recreational, racing, commuting, and utility cycling. Its health benefits are well known. There is evidence that cycling improves co...
A suprascapular nerve block is a medical procedure in which a local anesthetic injection is administered near the suprascapular nerve to relieve acute and chronic shoulder pain. The suprascapular nerve originates in the neck and extends to the should...
In this case, we discuss interfascial ultrasound-guided injections of the upper trapezius and levator scapulae muscles. Both are commonly affected by pain, whether due to postural causes, overload, overuse, repetitive movements, physical exertion, or...
Ultrasound-guided interfascial injections of the fascial plane between the lower trapezius muscle and the spinal extensor muscle aim to provide symptomatic relief for patients with chronic myofascial pain. As we have seen in previous articles, these...
As we have seen in previous articles, the objective of ultrasound-guided injections at the interfascial level is to treat chronic pain of myofascial origin in cases where rehabilitation treatment is ineffective, or in combination with physical therap...
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Rhizarthrosis as we saw in this previous article (https://drjordijimenez.com/en/dr-jordi-jimenez/blog-take-care-of-your-health/rhizarthrosis) it is a degenerative condition of the thumb joint, specifically the trapeziometacarpal joint. There are vary...
Ultrasound-guided injection of trigger finger is one of the treatments indicated for this condition, especially in cases that do not respond to rehabilitation treatment. This procedure involves injecting an anti-inflammatory medication around the aff...
Tendons, in some locations, are protected by mucous membranes that interpose themselves between them and bone surfaces to prevent or reduce friction and premature deterioration. These structures are called bursae. Inflammation of these bursae can cau...
ectoralis minor syndrome is a condition in which the pectoralis minor muscle, which is inserted between the scapula and the 3rd to 5th ribs, compresses nervous or vascular structures such as the brachial plexus, axillary artery, or axillary vein. Its...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a neurological disorder that affects the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel from the wrist. It can result in pain, numbness or paresthesia, weakness, and numbness in the hand and fingers. Causes of Carpal Tu...
De Quervain's tenosynovitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the tendons located at the base of the thumb in the wrist. The affected tendons are those that connect the thumb muscles to the carpal bone (wrist). Inflammation of these tendo...
Ultrasound-guided hip injection is a medical procedure used to relieve pain and inflammation in the hip. It involves injecting a medication (local anesthetic, corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid, or platelet-derived growth factors) into the hip joint usi...
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the fibrous band that connects the heel to the toes, known as the plantar fascia. Pain is felt in the bottom of the heel or the forefoot and is usually more intense upon rising in the mornin...
The iliopsoas muscle is composed of two distinct muscles, the psoas major and the iliacus. It is located in the front of the trunk and extends from the lower back to the femur in the groin. This muscle plays an important role in hip flexion and postu...
Subacromial bursitis is an inflammatory condition that occurs in the shoulder joint when the bursa, the structure that protects the tendons from excessive friction on the acromion bone, becomes inflamed. Common symptoms of this condition include shou...
Rhizarthrosis is a degenerative condition of the joint at the base of the thumb, also known as the trapeziometacarpal joint. It is a form of osteoarthritis, a disease characterized by the wear and tear of cartilage in a joint. Rhizarthrosis occurs wh...
Iliotibial band syndrome is a common injury in runners and cyclists that occurs due to inflammation of the iliotibial band, a fibrous tissue that runs from the hip to the outer knee bone. Symptoms include lateral knee pain, a feeling of warmth, and p...
Proximal wrist intersecting syndrome is a condition that affects the upper part of the wrist. It occurs when the extensor tendons that run through the forearm crisscross and cause friction. This can lead to pain, swelling, and weakness in the wrist....
Gluteus medius syndrome, or trochanteritis, is an inflammatory condition that occurs in the tendon of the gluteus medius muscle, located on top of the thighbone called the greater trochanter. Inflammation occurs when the tendon becomes worn or injure...
Hip osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that affects the hip joint. It is characterized by the progressive deterioration of the articular cartilage and underlying bone, causing pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving the joint. As the disease pro...
Myofascial pain refers to muscle pain and/or pain at a specific point within the muscle (called a trigger point) that is thought to be related to chronic contraction or overload in the muscle or adjacent fascia. Trigger points can be painful to the t...
A Morton's neuroma is a benign tumor that develops between the metatarsal bones of the foot. Symptoms include pain, numbness, tingling, and a feeling of numbness in the affected toe(s), as well as foot pain when walking or wearing tight shoes. Ca...
Trigger finger is a medical condition in which a finger becomes locked or trapped in a bent position and then releases with a characteristic pop or "snap." It can be caused by inflammation of a tendon in the finger or its stabilizer pulley, preventin...
Piriformis syndrome is a condition that occurs when the piriformis muscle, located at the back of the hip, becomes inflamed and compresses the sciatic nerve that runs beneath it. This compression can cause pain in the buttocks, leg, or thigh, as well...
We define eccentric contraction as a muscle contraction in which the ends of the muscle move apart, overcome by an external force that exceeds the contractile force of the muscle itself. This type of contraction involves muscle tension and, at the sa...
Chondropathy of the patella is a condition in which the articular surface of the kneecap wears down, resulting in cartilage degeneration. Causes of Chondropathy of the Patella The exact cause of chondropathy of the patella is unknown, but it is thoug...
Scapular dyskinesis is a movement disorder affecting the scapula (the shoulder bone that forms part of the shoulder joint). In this condition, the scapula does not move properly and in sync with the rest of the shoulder during movements. Scapular dys...
A Baker's cyst is a fluid buildup in the bursa between two tendons located at the back of the knee. It occurs when joint fluid flows into the bursa but cannot return to the joint, accumulating there. Baker's cysts are common in older people o...
Frozen Shoulder: Concept, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options The first recorded description of frozen shoulder was published by Duplay in 1872, who described it as scapulohumeral periarthritis, although it wasn't until 1934 that Codman used the ter...
Thoracic outlet syndrome is defined as a set of variable clinical signs and symptoms resulting from compression of the brachial plexus, subclavian artery, or vein as they pass through the anatomical passages that carry these structures from the neck...
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is a joint in the shoulder composed of the lateral part of the shoulder bone (acromion) and the clavicle. This joint is important for shoulder mobility and stability and can be affected by injuries such as acromioclav...
Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that affects the knee joint. It is characterized by the wear and tear of the cartilage that lines the joint surfaces, causing pain, inflammation, and difficulty moving the knee. Over time, the joint can d...
Ultrasound-guided injection is a medical technique in which ultrasound is used to guide the injection of medications into a specific joint or tissue. This technique allows the physician to see the position of the needle and medication in real time, i...
Subacromial syndrome is a shoulder condition characterized by pain, weakness, and limited shoulder movement. It is caused by inflammation of the subacromial space, a small cavity located beneath the acromion (a bony structure in the shoulder) that co...
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition in which there is abnormal friction between the hip bones, specifically between the femoral head and the acetabulum. This can cause damage to the hip joint and lead to pain, weakness, and limited move...
Fibromyalgia is currently considered one of the major public health problems in our country. Its high prevalence, insufficient understanding of its causes, and lack of curative treatment give it this status. It is characterized by chronic, generalize...
Patellar tendinopathy is a common condition seen in orthopedic clinics and a frequent diagnosis related to sports. Also known as Jumper's Knee, it is associated with sports that place demands on the knee extensor apparatus, such as basketball, cy...
In recent decades, tennis, in particular, and racquet sports in general, have experienced a significant increase in fans, remaining in the top ten most practiced sports in our country. Musculoskeletal pathologies associated with tennis are highly var...
Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is considered one of the most prevalent elbow pathologies. It is a degenerative tendon process that affects the common extensor tendon, and more specifically the extensor carpi radialis brevis te...
Plantar fasciitis is a degenerative process that causes inflammation of the plantar fascia, a structure of elastic connective tissue that connects the calcaneus to the metatarsal area. This inflammation causes pain in the medial part of the heel. It...
There are different percutaneous techniques for the treatment of calcific tendonitis, all based on puncture of the calcification to fragment it and aspirate its calcium content. Previously, fluoroscopy-guided needle aspiration was considered an elect...
Calcific tendonitis is a process in which intratendinous calcifications form. It is characterized by the deposition of calcium hydroxyapatite crystals within the tendon. It is a living, cell-mediated process that progresses over time and is self-limi...
Lumbar facet joint syndrome is defined as lower back pain originating in the lumbar interapophyseal joints, also known as facets or facet joints, either due to dysfunction secondary to chronic degenerative processes or due to an acute inflammatory pr...
Osgood-Schlatter disease is defined by pain located in the anterior tibial tuberosity, the distal insertion of the patellar tendon, during sports or physical activity. Swelling is often associated with the pain in this area. This is a very common cau...
Viscosupplementation is the intra-articular application of viscoelastic substances to improve synovial fluid or replace it with a higher-quality fluid. Viscosupplementation is used as an alternative treatment in the non-surgical management of osteoar...
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment involves the application of plasma, extracted from the patient, with a platelet concentration well above normal. The purpose of this treatment is to stimulate or trigger the regeneration, scarring, or healing proc...
Back pain is an extremely common condition with multiple causes, hence the importance of proper postural habits and adopting healthy lifestyle habits to prevent this pain. It is essential to learn healthy postures for the spine and avoid those that a...
This is a frequent reason for consultation due to the increase in back pain and spinal pathologies among schoolchildren, a source of great concern for parents, teachers, and students seeking advice on this type of problem. Most school activities will...
The exercise programs on the Spanish Society of Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine website are highly recommended for patients who have already been diagnosed and have been recommended exercise therapy. www.sermef-ejercicios.org