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…
Imaging Studies
Imaging Studies Arthrography Arthrography is used to evaluate the soft-tissue structures within joints and joint surfaces and occasionally to evaluate the structures that surround the joint, such as the rotator…
Hypothermia
Hypothermia Description Normal body temperature is between 97.2° F (36.2° C) and 99.5° F (37.5° C). When the body temperature falls to less than 95° F (35° C), hypothermia results….
De Quervain Tenosynovitis
De Quervain Tenosynovitis Description De Quervain tenosynovitis is characterized by pain on the side of the wrist and base of the thumb from inflammation of one or two tendon sheaths,…
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Description Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart that is related to changes in the proteins of the heart muscle. These changes cause a thickening of the…
Hyaluronic Acid Injection
Hyaluronic Acid Injection Description Hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronan and sodium hyaluronate, is a naturally occurring substance in the body. It exists in the skin and eyes, in part…
