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Haglund's deformity was first described by Patrick Haglund in 1927. It is also known as retrocalcaneal exostosis, Mulholland deformity, and ‘pump bump.' It is a very common clinical condition, but still poorly understood. Haglund's deformity is an abnormality of the bone and soft tissues in the foot.
If this condition becomes chronic, calcific deposits at the Achilles insertional level may be developed (due to microfractures and healing of the osteotendinous union) which can degenerate, if it persists over time, in the abnormal bony prominence on the posterior aspect of heel, condition known as Haglund deformity, [36] which can be painful ...
This variant occurred bilaterally (in both hands) in 14% and unilaterally in 31% (either in left or right hand) out of 194 patients as reported by the original study. [2] Four cases were responsible for chronic tenosynovitis. [2] A recent meta analysis reported that the connection is present in 21% of the population. [1]
Additionally, swan-neck deformity can be caused by weakening or tearing of the ligament and tendon on the middle joint of a finger. [10] Other causes of swan-neck deformity include untreated mallet finger, muscle spasticity, physical hand trauma, and many others. [11]
Wrist - elbow deformity and soft-tissue masses; Axilla - here the most common cause is compression. However, a dislocation of the humerus is a possible factor as well. It could also be due to brachial plexus compression.
An Azerbaijani airliner carrying 67 people crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing at least 38 who were on board, according to a Kazakh official.
The payroll mobility tax applies to businesses in New York City, on Long Island and in some Hudson Valley suburbs. Currently, New York City businesses with payrolls larger than $437,500 must pay 0 ...
Donald Trump blamed Gavin Newsom for “apocalyptic” wildfires raging in southern California on Wednesday, but the governor's office hit back at the president-elect and accused him of "playing ...