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Pelligrini-Steida disease
Pelligrini-Steida disease Pain and calcification at the femoral site of attachment of the medial collateral ligament of the knee - follows injury.
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Pain
An unpleasant sensory or emotional experience primarily associated with tissue damage, or described in terms of tissue damage, or both.
Calcification
Formation of calcific (chalky) material in tissue.
Femoral
Having to do with the femur.
Medial
Anatomical term meaning on the inside (as opposed to lateral). Not to be confused with median (nerve) that is compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome.
Collateral
In anatomy, a collateral is a subordinate or accessory part. A collateral is also a side branch, as of a blood vessel or nerve.
Ligament
A band of tough tissue which restrains joint movement and confers stability on a joint.
Knee
The complex hinge joint of the upper and lower leg involving the femur, tibia and patella.
Injury
Injury is damage or harm caused to the structure or function of the body caused by an outside agent or force, which may be physical or chemical.
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Pauciarticular
Refers to an arthropathy with involvement of 4 or fewer joints.
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Inflammation involving the periosteum. May result in new bone formation.
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Exaggerated longitudinal arch in the foot.
Pes planus
Flat foot.
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