Musculoskeletal Key

Pectoralis Major Rupture Description Pectoralis major rupture is a partial or complete tear of the pectoralis major tendon. This structure is the tendon attachment of the pectoralis major muscle to…

Peroneal Tendon Subluxation and Dislocation, Surgery for Indications: who needs surgery, when and why, and goals Patients with acute or chronic peroneal tendon subluxation or dislocation are candidates for surgery…

Pes Anserinus Syndrome Description The pes anserinus is the tendon insertion of three muscles of the thigh into the upper part of one of the lower leg bones, the tibia,…

Posterior Tibial Tendon Rupture Description Posterior tibial tendon rupture is a complete tear of the posterior tibial tendon. This structure is the tendon attachment of one of the muscles of…

Rotator Cuff Tear Description A rotator cuff tear is characterized by pain and weakness in the shoulder as a result of tearing the rotator cuff tendons, and it is often…

Posterior Ankle Impingement and Posterior Process Fracture of the Talus Description Posterior ankle impingement is characterized by pinching and inflammation of the tissues in the back of the ankle. This…

Tibial Collateral Ligament Bursitis Description A bursa is like a water balloon that helps reduce friction and wear between bones and soft tissue. The tibial collateral ligament (TCL) is a…

Snapping Scapula Description Snapping scapula is characterized by a snapping of the shoulder blade (scapula) that can be heard by the athlete and often by others. This condition may be…

Biceps Tendon Tendinitis, Distal Description Distal biceps tendon tendinitis is characterized by pain at the front of the elbow from inflammation of the biceps tendon, usually from friction at a…

Anabolic Steroids Description Anabolic steroids are substances that increase muscle mass, strength, and power. As a group, they are made up of testosterone and its synthetic derivatives. These drugs have…