Scheuermann disease is a disease in which there is a progressive kyphotic curvature of the spinal column. Occurs at puberty, is equally common in boys and girls. In the early stages, the symptoms are erased. Subsequently, there are pains and visible deformity of the spine – a stooped round back, in severe cases, a hump…
Perthes disease is a partial aseptic necrosis of the femoral head. The disease occurs in adolescence or childhood. The beginning is gradual. There are minor pains in the joint, perhaps a slight limping or “dragging” of the leg. Subsequently, the pain becomes intense, pronounced lameness, swelling and weakness of the limb muscles appear, contractures form.…
Ollier disease is a violation of the growth and development of bone structures, manifested by the formation of foci of cartilage tissue in one, several or most bones of the skeleton. It can affect any bones except the clavicle and the bones of the cranial vault. It is accompanied by deformation, shortening and disruption of…
Kienböck’s disease is a nonspecific osteonecrosis of the semilunar bone. Initially, it proceeds asymptomatically or is accompanied by non-intense pain during physical exertion. Then, against the background of bone destruction, a pathological fracture is formed. Pain, restriction of movements increase, the muscles of the forearm gradually atrophy. In the outcome of the disease, a deformity…
De Quervain tenosynovitis is a narrowing of the channel in which the tendons of the thumb pass. Accompanied by inflammation of the tendon sheaths. It occurs due to the constant increased load on the brush, often in connection with the performance of professional duties. Usually develops gradually. The course is chronic. The disease is characterized by…
Blount’s disease is a disease in which the tibia is bent in the upper part, resulting in varus (O-shaped) deformation of the tibia. In some cases, there is a valgus (X-shaped) deformation. The cause of the disease is a lesion of the epiphyseal cartilage in the area of the condyles of the tibia. Usually the…
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the spine and joints with progressive restriction of movements. The first manifestations in the form of pain and stiffness occur first in the lumbar spine, and then spread up the spinal column. Over time, pathological thoracic kyphosis, typical of disease, is formed. The volume of movements in…
Achondroplasia is a congenital disease in which the process of growth of the bones of the skeleton and the base of the skull is disrupted. The cause of the pathology is a genetic mutation. Part of the fruit dies in utero. At birth, disorders are noticeable from the first days of life: the head is…
Arthrosis is a chronic progressive joint disease with gradual destruction of cartilage, an increase in pathological changes in the capsule, synovial membrane, adjacent bones and ligaments. It is manifested by pain, morning stiffness and limited mobility. Over time, the symptoms worsen, in the later stages there are severe disorders of limb function. The diagnosis is…
Fibrocystic breast disease is a disease manifested by proliferative and regressive changes in breast tissues. Develops due to hormonal imbalance. Risk factors include gynecological diseases, pathologies of the central endocrine organs, metabolic disorders. Disease is manifested by soreness, compaction and swelling of the mammary glands. Ultrasound and mammography, gynecological examination, and an expanded hormonal profile…
