Pelvic fracture: description The pelvis is the connection between the spine and the legs and also supports the viscera. It consists of several individual bones that are firmly connected to each other and form the pelvic ring. Basically, a pelvic fracture can occur in different sections of the pelvis. Pelvic fracture: classification A distinction is … Pelvic Fracture: Origin, Complications, Treatment
Amniotic sac: important habitat The unborn child finds all the conditions for healthy development in its habitat, the amniotic sac. This includes, above all, the amniotic fluid, from which it can obtain important substances for its development. In addition, the amniotic fluid enables the child to move freely. This allows it to build up its … Insufficient Amniotic Fluid: What it means
How is the transferrin saturation calculated? First of all, a blood sample is required. For the sample to be taken, the patient must be fasting – in other words, he or she must not have eaten anything in the last eight to twelve hours and must have drunk no more than water or unsweetened tea. … Transferrin Saturation: Importance, Complications
Timely rupture of the membranes At the time of rupture, the amniotic sac breaks and the amniotic fluid comes out – sometimes in a gush and in larger quantities. This is then hardly to be mistaken for involuntary urination. In other cases, once the amniotic sac breaks, the amniotic fluid also goes out continuously in … Premature Rupture of Membranes – What to do when it happens too early
Nasal bone fracture: Description Nasal bone fracture (nasal bone fracture) is one of the most common injuries in the head and neck region. More than half of all facial fractures are nasal fractures. This is because a lesser amount of force is sufficient for this than for fractures of other facial bones. Anatomy of the … Nasal Fracture: Development, Healing Time, Complications
Pheochromocytoma is a tumor that occurs preferentially in the adrenal medulla, but also in other parts of the body. Its cells produce excessive adrenaline and noradrenaline, resulting in severely elevated blood pressure. Affected individuals suffer from seizure-like attacks of high blood pressure accompanied by headaches, dizziness and palpitations (flushing symptoms). Anxiety and profuse sweating also … Adrenal Medulla: Diseases
Along with the knee, the hip is one of the most common joints to be replaced by a replacement prosthesis. In the course of life the surfaces of the cartilage at the hip joint can wear out and cause discomfort and pain in the hip. In serious cases the wear is so severe that the … Hip-TEP aftercare
Treatment/Therapy for at home The healing process after the insertion of a Hip-Tep can last from months to a year and requires patience as well as an exercise program which should be done regularly to continuously improve the function of the hip. Regular exercise is important in the healing process and in the restoration of … Treatment/Therapy for at home | Hip-TEP aftercare
Healing time If the Hip-Tep was used for the first time in an operation, a healing process is set in motion. In the first few days, the metabolism at the surgical wound is activated to start the healing process. The blood circulation is stimulated to bring important substances to the operation site. After that, the … Healing time | Hip-TEP aftercare
Summary The Hip-Tep is designed to restore pain-free movement to the hip joint and requires rehabilitative measures such as training to strengthen and stretch the joint to restore its function. With a regular training program the Hip-Tep can be stabilized in the hip joint and complications can be prevented. All articles in this series: Hip-TEP … Summary | Hip-TEP aftercare
Diabetes mellitus is a disease that – especially if blood sugar is poorly controlled – can lead to a wide variety of complications and secondary diseases in the long term. Many of these consequences occur insidiously, but in most cases, early recognition of symptoms is crucial for successful treatment. Find out what dangers and risks … Consequences of Diabetes: Common Complications
Many diabetics know this dilemma: The next appointment for blood glucose measurement is coming up and the radical diet is supposed to compensate for the small dietary slip-ups and possibly lower the HbA1c value quickly so that the values appear normal again. This is a big mistake, because the long-term blood glucose value, the so-called … Why the HbA1c Value is so Important
