Pain Decoder

Below-Knee Amputation (BKA)

Below-knee amputation (BKA), also called transtibial amputation, is the surgical removal of the lower limb below the knee joint, preserving the knee.

Important: Avoid prolonged positioning with the knee bent, because a knee flexion contracture can significantly interfere with prosthetic fitting and walking.

Forearm Muscle Wasting After Brachial Plexus Injury…

Another video was sent to me by someone, showing ACL laxity and knee instability.

A brachial plexus injury is damage to the network of nerves that carries signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, arm, and hand.

Knee extension lag is the inability to actively fully straighten the knee, even though passive full extension is possible.

Unstable Knee …

Knee instability is the feeling that your knee is giving way, buckling, or unable to support your body properly.

Foot Drop After Total Hip Replacement (THR)…

Foot drop after total hip replacement is an uncommon but important complication usually caused by injury or compression of the sciatic nerve particularly its common peroneal division.

Don’t rush into treatment.
Consult the relevant specialist for proper evaluation and management.

Trigger Finger (stenosing tenosynovitis) is a condition in which a finger or thumb catches locks or clicks during movement because the flexor tendon has difficulty gliding smoothly through the A1 pulley.