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Overview If you’re having difficulties bearing weight on one of your legs and you notice tenderness or bruising along the outside of your foot, you may have a cuboid fracture. These are actually quite rare. In order to properly diagnose your condition, …
Overview Mafucci syndrome is a rare congenital disorder of the skin and bones characterized by noncancerous growth of cartilages known as enchondromas, bone deformities, and reddish purple growths within the skin due to abnormal blood vessels. These abnormal blood vessels …
Overview Klippel-Feil Syndrome (KFS) is a rare disorder which is present at birth and caused by abnormal fusion of the vertebral (spinal column) bones found in neck. Klippel-Feil Syndrome is primarily characterized by short and webbed neck having a reduced …
Overview The medial malleolus is the end of the shin bone or tibia and appears as a bump on the inner side of the ankle joint. It forms the support for the inner side of the ankle joint as it …
Overview Malleoli (sing. malleoli) are the bony protuberances of the tibia (shinbone) and the fibula at its lower end. Malleoli are part of ankle joint, and present on its three sides to provide support. Hence there are three malleoli, namely …
