Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Description Carpal tunnel syndrome is a nerve disorder of the wrist that causes pain, hand weakness, and loss of feeling, often in the thumb and first three…
Oral Corticosteroids
Oral Corticosteroids Description Oral corticosteroids are used to decrease inflammation resulting from various conditions. Although the intended target for these medications may be specific, the effects are global and can…
Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Description Otitis media is a bacterial infection of the middle ear. It occurs most commonly in children under the age of 8 years, although anyone…
Epidural Hemorrhage
Epidural Hemorrhage Description Epidural hemorrhage is bleeding between the skull and the outermost three membranes, or meninges, that cover the brain. It is caused by injury to an artery that…
Effort Thrombosis
Effort Thrombosis Description Effort thrombosis is clotting (thrombosis) of the veins of the upper extremity associated with repetitive vigorous activity, strenuous activity, or trauma. It results in fatigue, heaviness, pain,…
Dislocation or Subluxation
Dislocation or Subluxation Description Dislocation is injury to a joint that causes adjoining bones to no longer touch each other. Subluxation is a minor or incomplete dislocation in which the…
Deltoid Disruption
Deltoid Disruption Description Deltoid disruption is a partial or complete rupture of the deltoid muscle or its attachment to bone. The deltoid is the most important muscle for shoulder function…
Injectable Corticosteroids
Injectable Corticosteroids Description A group of medications that include cortisone and its derivatives are chemical compounds that reduce pain and inflammation. It is not entirely clear how these compounds work,…
Infectious Mononucleosis
Infectious Mononucleosis Description Infectious mononucleosis, usually called mono, is a viral infection caused by the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). It is easily spread through saliva, giving it the nickname the “kissing…
Impetigo (Pyoderma)
Impetigo (Pyoderma) Description Impetigo is a common contagious bacterial infection that affects the superficial layers of the skin. It can involve the skin anywhere on the body, although the head…
