This video shows an ultrasound-guided injection of the proximal sacroiliac joint, a procedure used in the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to sacroiliac pain. Under real-time ultrasound guidance, the posterior joint space is precisely accessed to...
Ultrasound-guided interfascial hydrodissection is a minimally invasive technique that involves injecting solution to separate fascial planes, relieve muscle tension, and improve mobility. In this case, it is performed on the Middle Trapezius and Rhom...
De Quervain's tenosynovitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the tendons at the base of the thumb in the wrist (Abductor Pollicis Longus [AL] and Extensor Pollicis Brevis [EC], specifically in the first extensor compartment). The affected t...
Ultrasound-guided infiltration of the acromioclavicular joint is an interventional procedure that, through ultrasound guidance, allows the administration of analgesic and anti-inflammatory medication directly into the shoulder joint. This joint, form...
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) presents an increasing therapeutic challenge worldwide. Intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid (HA) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) are widely used both individually and in combination. The combined PRP + HA therapy ha...
What is Lower Crossed Syndrome (LCS)? Lower Crossed Syndrome is a muscular imbalance mainly affecting the lower back and pelvic region. In this pattern, some muscles become tight and shortened (tonic), while others become weak and lengthened (phasic)...
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What is Scheuermann's Disease? Scheuermann's disease is a condition affecting the spine, causing thoracolumbar or dorsal hyperkyphosis (excessive forward curvature of the spine) that often manifests during adolescence. Although it can be a so...
There are many everyday situations in which we adopt static body postures that are maintained for hours, which can lead to muscle strain, the onset of joint pain, or the perpetuation of chronic pain. Situations as common in daily life as sitting in a...
What is Janda Upper Crossed Syndrome? Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) was described by Vladimir Janda in 1979. It is characterized by a set of postural changes that affect the position of the cervical and thoracic spine, the position of the head, and th...
Ligamentous hypermobility, also known as joint hypermobility, refers to a greater range of motion in the joints than is considered normal. This joint flexibility can be a hereditary characteristic and, although it does not always cause problems, in y...
What is cervical osteoarthritis or cervical spondylosis? Cervical osteoarthritis, also defined as cervical spondylosis, refers to the set of age-related degenerative changes that occur in the cervical spine. It is a very common condition; in fact, 85...
Do you feel or hear a snapping sound in your hip when you move? You could be experiencing snapping hip, medically known as coxa saltans or snapping hip syndrome (SHS). This common condition, which can be painful or painless, is characterized by a not...
What Is Ischiofemoral Hip Impingement? Pain in the back of the hip can be a mystery to many, often confused with lower back problems or sciatica. However, there is a specific, little-known but increasingly diagnosed condition: ischiofemoral impingeme...
What is cervicogenic vertigo (CV)? Cervicogenic vertigo (CV) is a feeling of dizziness or instability that is thought to be caused by a problem in the neck. This can involve muscles, nerves, joints, or ligaments in the cervical area. What are the key...
1.- What is PRP and how does it work in traumatology? Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment consists of the application of plasma, extracted from the patient, with a platelet concentration well above normal. The purpose of this treatment is to stimula...
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 athletes , especially runners , and is also seen in military person...
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...
What are corticosteroids? 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 meta...
What is platelet-rich plasma (PRP)? 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...
What is distal clavicle osteolysis? Distal clavicle osteolysis is an inflammatory condition of the distal end of the clavicle that affects the shoulders of weightlifters, athletes, and workers who perform overhead work. Distal clavicle osteolysis is...
What is the capsulolabral complex? The capsulolabral complex of the shoulder refers to the functional unit formed by the glenoid labrum (a ring of fibrocartilage that deepens the glenoid cavity), the joint capsule, and the glenohumeral ligaments. The...
Why do pectoralis major tendon tears occur? Pectoralis major tendon ruptures have been an injury on the rise in recent years. This increased incidence is likely due to increased resistance training and concentrated efforts to increase the volume of t...
What is hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally present 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 mad...
What is the main indication for hyaluronic acid in orthopedic surgery? In the field of orthopedic surgery, hyaluronic acid is commonly used in the treatment of osteoarthritis of various locations. Osteoarthritis is a disease that affects the cartilag...
What are the most common acute and overuse injuries in soccer players' ankles? Ankle sprains can account for up to 80% of lower extremity injuries in soccer players, although they are not the only ones that can affect the ankle. (See article on a...
How common are ankle injuries in soccer players? The incidence of foot and ankle injuries in elite soccer ranges between 3 and 9 injuries per 1,000 hours of play. They are more common in the dominant lower extremity, and competition is the most commo...
How common are sports injuries in men's amateur soccer? The incidence of injuries in amateur male soccer players is estimated to range from 2.72 to 36.9 injuries per 1,000 hours of exposure. Most of these injuries are acute, indirect (non-contact...
How common are sports injuries in volleyball? Sports trauma studies have provided information on the most common acute and overuse injuries in this sport. The incidence of injuries is estimated to be between 1.7 and 18.6 per 1,000 hours of practice (...
How common are sports injuries in CrossFit? According to published sports trauma studies, there is a wide variability in the percentage of injured athletes, ranging from 25 to 75%. The injury incidence in athletes who practice CrossFit is between 3 a...
What is sacroiliac joint dysfunction? Sacroiliac joint dysfunction refers to the presence of pain in one or both sacroiliac joints. The sacroiliac joints are the junctions between the sacrum and the ilium, and are located at the bottom of the spine....
How common are sports injuries in padel tennis? Studies place the personal injury rate—the number of players injured per 100 players—between 50 and 90%. According to the studies consulted, the injury rate ranges between 2.75 and 3 injuries per 1,000...
What is Ultrasound-Guided Glenohumeral Joint Infiltration? Ultrasound-guided injection of the glenohumeral joint is an interventional procedure that uses ultrasound guidance to infuse analgesic and anti-inflammatory medication into the glenohumeral j...
What is Ultrasound-Guided Acromioclavicular Injection? Ultrasound-guided acromioclavicular injection is an interventional procedure that uses ultrasound guidance to inject analgesic and anti-inflammatory medication into the acromioclavicular joint of...
What is Ultrasound-Guided Infiltration of the Long Head of the Biceps? Ultrasound-guided infiltration of the long head of the biceps is an interventional procedure that uses ultrasound guidance to deliver analgesic and anti-inflammatory medication in...
What is ultrasound-guided injection of the iliopsoas complex? Ultrasound-guided injection of the iliopsoas complex is an interventional procedure that uses ultrasound guidance to deliver analgesic and anti-inflammatory medication to the musculotendin...
What are the most common injuries in amateur cycling? According to multiple studies, the injury rate in amateur cycling ranges from 3.23 to 116 per 1,000 people. The most common injuries are divided into traumatic injuries (resulting from falls) and...
What is an ultrasound-guided suprascapular nerve block? An ultrasound-guided 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 pai...
What is Ultrasound-Guided Interfascial Infiltration of the Upper Trapezius and Levator Scapulae? [VIDEO] Ultrasound-Guided Interfascial Injection of the Upper Trapezius and Levator Scapulae Ultrasound-guided interfascial injection of the upper trapez...
What is Interfascial Ultrasound-Guided Injection of the Lower Trapezius and Spine Extensor Muscles? Interfascial ultrasound-guided injection between the lower trapezius and spinal extensor muscles is a procedure in which we inject a corticosteroid an...
What is ultrasound-guided interfascial injection between the middle trapezius and rhomboids? Ultrasound-guided interfascial injection between the middle trapezius and rhomboids is an interventional procedure that uses ultrasound guidance to place an...
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What is Ultrasound-Guided Infiltration for Rhizarthrosis?[VIDEO] Ultrasound-Guided Infiltration for Rhizarthrosis Ultrasound-guided infiltration for rhizarthrosis is a procedure that uses ultrasound guidance to introduce anti-inflammatory medication...
What is ultrasound-guided injection of trigger finger? This is an ultrasound-guided procedure in which we inject an anti-inflammatory medication around the affected flexor tendon and the obstructing pulley. Performing this injection requires ultrasou...
What is Ultrasound-Guided Subacromial Bursa Injection? [VIDEO] Ultrasound-guided injection of the subacromial bursa of the shoulder is a treatment in which an anti-inflammatory medication is injected into the subacromiosubdeltoid bursa of the shoulde...
What is pectoralis minor syndrome? Pectoralis 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, ax...
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a neurological compression 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...
What is De Quervain's tenosynovitis? De Quervain's tenosynovitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the tendons located at the base of the thumb in the wrist, specifically in the first extensor groove. The affected tendons are those th...
What is an ultrasound-guided hip injection? An 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 PRP) int...
What is Iliopsoas Tendinopathy? Iliopsoas tendinopathy is a condition that occurs when the tendon or bursa of the iliopsoas muscle becomes inflamed or injured due to overload or overuse. The iliopsoas muscle is composed of two distinct muscles, the p...
What is subacromial bursitis? 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...
What is rhizarthrosis? 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 and loss of cartilage in...
What is iliotibial band syndrome? Iliotibial band syndrome, also known as runner's knee, is a common injury in runners and cyclists. It occurs due to inflammation of the iliotibial band, a fibrous tissue that runs from the hip to the outer knee b...
What is proximal wrist intersecting syndrome? 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, causing friction. This can lead t...
What is Gluteus Medius Syndrome? Gluteus medius syndrome, or trochanteritis, is an inflammatory condition that affects the tendons of the gluteus medius muscle, a key stabilizer of the pelvis. It is characterized by pain in the buttock and lateral hi...
What is hip osteoarthritis? Hip osteoarthritis, also called coxarthrosis, 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, stiffne...
What is myofascial pain? Myofascial pain refers to muscle pain and/or pain at a specific point within the muscle (called a trigger point) that is believed to be related to chronic contraction or overuse of the muscle or adjacent fascia. Trigger point...
What is Morton's neuroma? 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 or toes, as well as foot pain when...
What is trigger finger? 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." The condition can be painful and may affect an individual's abilit...
What is piriformis syndrome? 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 but...
What is an eccentric muscle contraction? We define an 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 contra...
What is chondropathy of the patella? Chondropathy of the patella is a condition characterized by softening and deterioration of the cartilage that lines the back of the kneecap (patella). This cartilage is crucial for the smooth movement of the kneec...
What is Scapular Dyskinesis? Scapular dyskinesis is a movement disorder affecting the scapula. In this condition, the scapula does not move properly and in sync with the rest of the shoulder during movements. Scapular dyskinesis can cause pain, weakn...
Example of Baker's cyst drainage. 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...
What is Adhesive Capsulitis? Adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder or retractile capsulitis, is a condition of unknown cause that causes progressive pain and stiffness in the shoulder, significantly limiting its function. The first recor...
What is thoracic outlet syndrome? 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 car...
What is acromioclavicular osteoarthritis? Acromioclavicular osteoarthritis is a degenerative process that occurs in the acromioclavicular joint (between the acromion, part of the scapula, and the clavicle). What are the causes of acromioclavicular os...
What is knee osteoarthritis? 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 kne...
What is an ultrasound-guided injection? An ultrasound-guided injection is a medical technique in which ultrasound is used to guide the injection of medication into a specific joint or tissue. This technique allows the physician to see the position of...
What is subacromial syndrome? Subacromial syndrome is a condition that occurs in the shoulder and is characterized by pain, weakness, and limited shoulder movement. It is caused by inflammation of the subacromial space, a small cavity located beneath...
What is femoroacetabular impingement? Femoroacetabular impingement 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...
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a disease characterized by chronic, generalized musculoskeletal pain associated with symptoms as diverse as: Intense fatigue. Sleep disturbances. Depression, anxiety. Paresthesia in the extremities, swelling in t...
What is patellar tendinopathy or jumper's knee? Patellar tendinopathy is a degenerative condition of the patellar tendon (the tendon that connects the kneecap to the tibia), usually secondary to overuse or overuse. It is a common condition in ort...
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...
What is epicondylitis or tennis elbow? Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is considered one of the most prevalent elbow conditions. It is a degenerative tendon process that affects the common extensor tendon, and more specifically...
What is plantar fasciitis or fasciosis? 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...
What is the barbotage technique? Barbotage is an ultrasound-guided technique that allows for the drainage of calcific material from calcific rotator cuff tendinopathies. There are different percutaneous techniques for the treatment of calcific tendon...
What is calcific tendinitis or tendinosis of the shoulder? Calcific tendinitis 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-...
What is Lumbar Facet Syndrome? Lumbar facet 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 an acu...
What is Osgood-Schlatter disease? 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 th...
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...
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