Pathologies and osteopathy - Page 3

What is CRPS aka algoneurodystrophy?
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), formerly known as algoneurodystrophy, is characterized by one or more joint regions of the...

Localized pain in the ears often originates from an inflammation (sometimes itself a consequence of an infection) of the ear. Rather frequent in the small children and in those who are not...

What is Ehlers Danlos syndrome?
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is an inherited disorder that affects connective tissue.
They are characterized by 3 main signs...

Bone is an extremely strong structure with a very complex architecture. To give you an idea, it takes a force of 1000 kg per cm3 to break a bone. It is therefore very resistant...

Although quite rare, this syndrome has recently increased its popularity following the recent diagnosis of the famous tennis player Rafael Nadal. We hope that this pathology will not be a problem in the future.

What is Dupuytren's disease?

Dupuytren's disease, described in the 1830s, corresponds to an abnormal fibrous thickening (called fibrosis) associated with a retraction of the skin.

What is cruralgia?

Cruralgia is pain along the crural nerve. This nerve is also called femoral nerve.
Here is on the yellow card, the anatomical description of the crural nerve.

What is colic in children?
A real pet peeve of parents, nearly 40% of babies suffer from it. The colic appears a few days after the birth and fades away...

What is multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that evolves by relapses, it is said to be progressive. This pathology represents an inflammatory disease of the brain.

What is Cervical Brachial Neuralgia or CBN?
Cervical Brachial Neuralgia (CBN) is also called "arm sciatica". 5 times less frequent than sciatica, this pathology is a common cause of pain.

What is a knee sprain?
A knee sprain is a damage to one or more ligaments of the knee. The ligament or ligaments can be stretched beyond their physical barrier.

What is golf elbow or epitrochleitis?
Golf elbow, also known as epitrochleitis or medial epicondylitis, is an internal tendinopathy of the elbow. This condition is 5 times less common than other types of...