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...
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...
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...
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...
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...