Tag: orthopedic health

  • Toe Fracture

    Toe Fracture: Definition and Description of Toe Fracture: A toe fracture, medically referred to as a phalangeal fracture, occurs when one or more of the bones in the toes (phalanges) become broken. This injury can range from a hairline fracture to a complete break and is often caused by trauma to the toe, such as…

  • Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

    Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: Definition and Description of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) is a medical condition that occurs during adolescence when the ball at the head of the femur (thigh bone) slips off the neck of the femur due to a weakness in the growth plate. This displacement can lead…

  • Slipped Disc

    Slipped Disc: Definition and Description of Slipped Disc: A ‘slipped disc,’ medically known as a herniated disc, occurs when the soft material inside a spinal disc protrudes through a tear in the tougher exterior. This can lead to nerve compression, resulting in pain, numbness, or weakness in the affected area. The lumbar (lower back) and…