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What is Subluxing ulnar nerve?  The Blattmann in 1851 for the first time had reported Subluxing Ulnar Nerve. The Ulnar nerve is located in the arm and is associated with the motion of the hand and the arm. It also produces sensation in the half fourth and full fifth finger. …

Hypotestosteronemia is the low level of testosterone in the body. It can be congenital or acquired deficiency. It is also medically known as Hypogonadism in which the functional activity of gonads decreases, leading to decreased production of hormones. Testosterone is a steroid hormone that is produced in the adrenal glands …

What is Submuscular ulnar nerve transposition? Submuscular ulnar nerve transposition is a surgical process that is done for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. The pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow causes the Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is the type of Nerve entrapment or Nerve compression syndrome that occurs …

What is Supraglottoplasty? Supraglottoplasty is a microscopic surgical procedure used primarily for the treatment of Laryngomalacia. Supraglottoplasty is a surgical procedure in which the malformed and distorted structures of the larynx are altered. Laryngomalacia is a congenital infancy disease in which laryngeal cartilage becomes soft and floppy. This floppy laryngeal …

What is Akinetopsia? The word “Akinetopsia” is derived from the Greek word. The “a” means without, “kine” means to move and “opsia” means to see. Akinetopsia is a visual motion perception disorder. It is an acquired defect characterized by the inability to perceive motion. Akinetopsia, a rare neurological disorder, is …

Cardiophobia is the fear of heart diseases or problems. It is an irrational and exaggerated fear of heart problems or diseases. It is an anxiety disorder characterized by repeated and frequent complaints of chest pain, heart palpitations, and the fear of heart attack or death. Cardiophobia Symptoms The symptoms of …

Chronic medial heel pain may be a common complaint in running-based athletes. In most cases, the source of pain is possibly plantar fasciitis. However, another potential source of pain is the first branch of the lateral plantar nerve, referred to as Baxter’s nerve. Often, Baxter nerve neuropathy can coexist with …

stercoral colitis is an inflammation in the colonic wall, which increases Luminal Distention (A painful sensation followed by bloating, which leads to secondary motility changes in severe conditions) and mechanical pressure on the colonic wall, resulting from holding hard fecal material for a long time. stercoral colitis is common in …

Brunner’s glands are glands that secrete mucus. These glands are located in the deep mucous membrane (the mucous membrane is the membrane lining the various body cavities and covering the surface of the internal organs) and the submucosa of the duodenum, which flows into the intestinal glands. The primary physiological …

Cerclage wiring is a very simple technique that has been widely used since the advent of the surgical treatment of fractures. Different researches have shown the use of various cerclage technologies with a wide range of promising results. The growing number of periprosthetic fractures has led to a resurgence of …