Conditions

Avascular necrosis is a disease resulting from the temporary or permanent loss of the blood supply to the bones. Without blood, the…

Avulsion fractures are chips of bone pulled off by muscle tendons or ligaments. Common avulsion fractures are on the hand and…

A Bennett’s fracture refers to a break (fracture) occurring at the base of the thumb. This often occurs when the thumb is forced backwards and…

Most of the injuries affecting the knee joint are soft-tissue injuries, however, some soft-tissue injuries are so severe they may cause one of the…

You have a break (fracture) of the fifth metacarpal bone. This is commonly called a boxer’s fracture. This is the bone in the hand where the…

You have a break (fracture) of the fifth metacarpal bone. This is commonly called a boxer’s fracture. This is the bone in the hand where the…

A bruise (contusion) or hematoma is a collection of blood under skin causing an area of discoloration. It is caused by an injury to blood vessels…

A bunion is a deformity of the big toe in which a firm pad filled with fluid forms on the side of the foot at the base of the toe. The big toe…

Bursitis is a swelling and soreness (inflammation) of a fluid-filled sac (bursa) that overlies and protects a joint. It can be caused by injury,…

Bursitis is the inflammation of one of the fluid filled sacs, or bursa, which facilitate movement in the foot. Particularly problematic is…