There were 113 (2.17%) patients with forklift-related crush injuries out of 5209 patients seen in our institution for injuries of the foot and ankle. Crush injury from the wheels of the forklift truck was the most common mechanism at 71 (62.8%) patients. The forefoot was the most commonly injured region, followed by the midfoot, hindfoot, and ankle, with almost one-third (28.3%) of the patients having multiple injuries to the foot.
Capsulitis is inflammation of any anatomical capsule. In the body, an anatomical capsule is a structure, generally made of fibrous tissue, that encases a part or parts. For example, the facet joints at the back of the spinal column are enclosed in capsules known aptly as facet joint capsules. Perhaps the most well-known form of capsulitis is adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder.
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine to one side. In people with the condition, the spine bends either to the left or right. The curvature in the spine can vary from being slight to severe. Introduction. The bend in the spine due to scoliosis can occur at any point along the spine, from the top to the bottom.