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.
Shoulder: Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) Frozen shoulder is a condition affecting the shoulder joint and causes painful, restricted movement. The capsule surrounding the joint contracts and thickens as scar tissue develops. This is more common for women than men, and usually for those between the ages of 40 and 70 years old. Diabetes, some other medical conditions, and previous shoulder injuries can increase the risk of frozen shoulder developing.