by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Injuries / Fractures / Tears, Shoulder & Elbow
What is is a Proximal Humerus Fracture? The humerus is one of the long bones of the arm. The distal, or bottom, end contributes to the elbow joint. The proximal, or top, end contributes to the shoulder joint. During a traumatic event, like a fall, any part of the...
by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Syndromes
Prader-Willi Syndrome What is Prader-Willi Syndrome? First described in 1956, Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by defective or missing genes. In about 70% of cases, genes inherited from the father are deleted on a specific section of chromosome 15,...
by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Injuries / Fractures / Tears, Knee
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is a thick band of tissue deep inside the knee that connects the thighbone to the shinbone. The PCL prevents the shinbone from sliding too far backward under the thighbone. Any force that pushes...
by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Syndromes
Plica Syndrome What is Plica Syndrome? Plica syndrome is an irritation of the synovial membrane in the knee. The synovial membrane encloses the knee joint and contains the fluid that keeps the joint lubricated. Plica syndrome results when the synovial lining becomes...
by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Pain
What is Phantom Limb Pain? Phantom limb pain is a painful or unpleasant sensation in a body part that has been amputated. The sensation may occur immediately following surgery, or years later. Phantom pain is different from stump pain (or residual limb pain), which is...
