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What is Patellar Resurfacing? Patellar resurfacing is a controversial and unsolved issue. The decision to use patellar resurfacing in a total knee prosthesis (TKP) is made based on the surgeon’s level of experience and an evaluation of the patient’s condition, including the thickness, shape, and consumption of the surface. In addition …

What are ZnT8 autoantibodies Test? The Zinc Transporter 8 autoantibodies test (or ZnT8 autoantibodies test) is a diagnostic test used to identify type 1 diabetes mellitus. It looks for the existence of autoantibodies against the zinc transporter 8 protein, which is present in the beta cells of the pancreas. The …

On either side of the face, there are paired suprahyoid cervical spaces known as the masticator spaces. Each Masticator space is surrounded by a layer of deep cervical fascia. At the lower boundary of the mandible, the deep cervical fascia’s superficial layer divides into two halves. The outer layer attaches superiorly …

What is Subhyaloid hemorrhage? Subhyaloid hemorrhage is a medical disorder that develops when there is bleeding beneath the retina of the eye. It is the retina’s job to carry visual signals from the retina, a small layer of tissue along the back of the eye, to the brain. A subhyaloid …

What is Thyromental Distance? The thyromental distance (TMD) is a measurement that is used to quantify the horizontal distance between the inner surface of the mandible and the thyroid prominence when the neck and head are fully extended and the mouth is closed. This examination is now utilized to help with …

What is Inframammary Fold? Inframammary Fold is the natural border that runs underneath the breast and denotes the point where the breast and the chest meet. IMF is, in the opinion of medical professionals, the most critical element in determining the lower pole of the breast.   The inframammary fold (IMF) …

Aquatic sports take place in either saltwater or freshwater. Freshwater is frequently found in lakes, ponds, and recreational pools. People who participate in aquatic sports in an environment containing freshwater run the risk of developing skin disorders that are related to the activity. Cohen first identified pool toes in 2005, …

What is Iliac Aneurysm? A ballooning or bulging in the blood vessel wall is referred to as an aneurysm in medical terminology. It possesses the potential to rupture. A ruptured aneurysm produces internal bleeding and is typically fatal. An iliac aneurysm is a bulging and weakening of the iliac artery …

Abscesses in the perianal and perirectal regions are frequent anorectal issues. Most anorectal abscesses develop from an infection that begins in the anal crypt gland and then spreads to the subcutaneous tissue, intersphincteric plane, or even further (ischiorectal space). Anorectal abscesses require immediate surgical drainage after diagnosis. An untreated anorectal …

What is Pancreatic Atrophy?  The atrophic pancreas is a non-specific condition that is common in elderly persons. Atrophy is a condition in which a body part loses some or all of its mass. This refers to the shrinkage of a cell, tissue, or organ. Atrophy is a physiological phenomenon that …