Int Orthop. 2007 Apr;31(2):155-8 Sadiq MZ, Syed T, Travlos J.
Supracondylar fracture of the humerus is a common upper limb fracture in children for which treatment is controversial and often technically difficult, and complications are common. Cubitus varus is the most prevalent complication encountered in such fractures, with a mean incidence...

Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Leg: Steps for Expedient Return to Activity Peter Edwards, MD; Mark S. Myerson, MD THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE - VOL 24 - NO. 4 - APRIL 96 In Brief: The pain and swelling associated with exertional compartment syndrome is caused by raised intracompartmental pressures possibly induced by muscle...

Report on consensus recommendations for the diagnosis and initial treatment of patients with acute or recent onset of swelling of the knee. These guidelines are reported in the January 2010 issue of the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

Radiology Picture of the Day June 2007.
This 35yr old patient presented with swelling on the back of his knee for 6 months. The swelling is not particularly tender and was initially discovered incidentally.

Multiple conditions can cause radial-sided wrist and forearm pain; the most common are de Quervain tenosynovitis and thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) arthritis. Intersection syndrome (tenosynovitis of the radial wrist extensors) can also cause radial-sided wrist and forearm pain.
Intersection syndrome is tenosynovitis of the radial wrist extensors, extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL),...

Radiology case 468-821 Clinical presentation: Middle aged insulin dependent diabetic with right ankle swelling and deformity. There is marked soft tissue swelling with fragmentation of the bones, joint destruction, but no reduction in bone density.

deQuervain's Tendonitis is a condition brought on by irritation or swelling of the tendons found along the thumb side of the wrist. The irritation causes the compartment (lining) around the tendon to swell, changing the shape of the compartment; this makes it difficult for the tendons to move as they... Uncertain

DeQuervain’s tendinitis is a condition brought on by irritation or swelling of the tendons found along the thumb side of the wrist. The irritation causes the compartment (lining) around the tendon to swell, changing the shape of the compartment; this makes it difficult for the tendons to move as they... Expert

Patients with Tietze syndrome develop tenderness and swelling over the ribs and cartilage near the breast bone (sternum). Redness, tenderness, and heat can also be present but a localized swelling is the distinguishing finding. The pain is variable, often sharp, can be confused with heart pain, and can last from...

A neuroma is the swelling of nerve that is a result of a compression or trauma. They are often described as nerve tumors. However, they are not in the purest sense a tumor. They are a swelling within the nerve that may result in permanent nerve damage.

Sudeck dystrophy, causalgia, shoulder-hand syndrome, post-traumatic osteoporosis
* pain, tenderness, soft tissue swelling out of proportion to injury
* vasomotor instability (Raynaud, vasoconstriction/-dilation)
* end stage (6-12 months): contractures, atrophy (skin and soft tissues)
* location: hands and...

Medial swivel dislocation, a variant of subtalar dislocation is uncommon. A 35 years old male presented after 6 weeks old injury to left ankle following motor cycle accident. He had pain, swelling around ankle and was unable to bear weight on left foot. Clinical examination revealed diffuse swelling and tenderness...

Infantile cortical hyperostosis D Suri, D Dayal and M Singh Advanced Pediatrics Center, -160012, India; Keywords: Caffeys disease A 14 week old male infant presented with multiple tender bony swellings involving the legs, forearm, and lower jaw since 1 month of age (fig 1). No history of fever, trauma, or child...

Necrotizing Fasciitis/Myositis ("flesh-eating disease") Public Health Agency of Canada Information Sheet The Issue Flesh-eating disease is rare. When it does occur, it is very serious and can lead to death. It is important to know the symptoms, and how to minimize your risks. Background Flesh-eating disease is the common name for necrotizing fasciitis (nek-roe-tie-zing fah-shee-eye-tis),... Highly Reputable

Sreedevi I, Naidu GS, Sunderam C, Narendranath L. Alveolar soft part sarcoma of the elbow. Indian J Radiol Imaging 1999;9:32-33
We wish to report a case of an alveolar soft part sarcoma of the right elbow. A forty-five years old woman presented with a profusely bleeding wound and a swelling of the...

A 79 year old male was admitted for pain and swelling in his right calf. Past history included a war injury to the left leg that occurred 40 years previously, and bilateral knee pain for many years. The bilateral knee pain had worsened with activity during the past 4 years, and was relieved with rest, analgesics, and...

Radiology for the surgeon: Musculoskeletal case 40 M. Al-Heidous, P.L. Munk Can J Surg, Vol. 50, No. 6, December 2007
A 35-year-old male patient was referred to the orthopedic clinic complaining of right foot swelling. Clinical examina- tion revealed diffuse nontender foot swelling associated with multiple discharg- ing sinuses.

History: For 2 weeks, a painless swelling in the left cervical area and in the suprapit. Surgical aspiration of the mass. Diagnosis: hematoma. After 6 months, severely increased swelling.

Tietze's Syndrome, also known as Costochondritis, is a benign inflammation of one or more of the costal cartilages. Tietze's Syndrome and Costochondritis were initially described as separate conditions, the sole difference being that in Tietze's Syndrome there is swelling of the costal cartilages. It is now recognized that the presence or...

A neuroma is the swelling of nerve that is a result of a compression or trauma. They are often described as nerve tumors. However, they are not in the purest sense a tumor. They are a swelling within the nerve that may result in permanent nerve damage.

4 weeks after surgery, the patient started to complain of increasing pain and gradual swelling of his operated knee. He presented to the emergency room due to agonizing knee pain 2 weeks later. His left knee was very swollen, especially on the anterolateral side. It was warm and tender and...

Aneurysmal Bone Cysts (ABCs) Most common to children and adolescents, these spinal tumors cause pain and swelling, and can be large and vascular (numerous blood vessels). Symptoms This type of cyst usually occurs in the long bones of the legs and arms but can affect almost any bone. The main signs are... Expert

cherubism can be caused by mutations in the SH3BP2 gene. Swelling of the lower face begins around the third or fourth year of life and progresses until the late teens. The enlargement may be exaggerated by enlargement of submandibular lymph nodes. X-ray reveals multilocular cystic changes in the mandible and maxilla...

A Baker's cyst (also know as a popliteal cyst) is a fluctuant swelling located in the popliteal space. The term is a misnomer as the swelling is the result of synovial fluid distending the gastrocnemio-semimembranosus bursa, rather than being a true cyst.

"...a rare bone disorder (of unknown etiology) whose initial manifestations include swelling of joints, pain, and limitation of motion. Eventually profound muscle contractures, tendon and ligament shortening, and soft tissue involvement with severe growth disturbances may ensue. Scoliosis, joint contracture and foot deformities may be seen." Encyclopaedia of Medical Imaging...