Acupuncture in pregnancy is considered a gentle measure to alleviate typical accompanying symptoms such as nausea or back pain. Due to its good tolerability, it is valued as an alternative to drug therapy, as this can only be used to a limited extent in pregnant women. What is acupuncture? Acupuncture during pregnancy can be beneficial … Acupuncture in Pregnancy
Zygomatic fracture belongs to the category of head as well as facial injuries. Not every fracture needs to be treated surgically; there are also conservative treatment methods. What is a zygomatic bone fracture? The zygomatic bone is located in the middle area of the face and forms the outer rim of the eye socket. The … Zygomatic Bone Fracture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Vasectomy is the cutting of the vas deferens of the male with the aim of permanent infertility. The main reason for the procedure is the patient’s desire for contraception without the aid of other aids or medications. Vasectomy rarely leads to complications and is usually much less risky than female sterilization. What is vasectomy? A … Vasectomy: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Blood gas analysis is one of the diagnostic methods. Among other things, it provides insight into the gas distribution of carbon dioxide and oxygen. What is blood gas analysis? Blood gas analysis is among the diagnostic methods. Among other things, it provides insight into the gas distribution of carbon dioxide and oxygen. Blood gas analysis … Blood Gas Analysis: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Fatigue fracture (fatigue fracture) occurs when a bone is overloaded and forms gradually. Symptoms are gradual and are often not noticed as signs of a fracture. A fatigue fracture takes several weeks or even months to heal completely. What is a fatigue fracture? Plaster casts are almost always used for fractures. 6 weeks is usually … Fatigue Fracture (Fatigue Fracture): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Symptoms Possible symptoms of a bruise (technical term: hematoma) include swelling, pain, inflammation, and discoloration of the skin that changes (red, blue, purple, green, yellow, brown) during the healing process. This text refers to simple and small-surface complaints that can be considered for self-medication. Causes The cause of a hematoma is blood leaking from injured … Bruise (Hematoma) Symptoms and Causes
The femoral artery represents the extension of the external iliac artery and serves to supply the lower extremity. Four English vessels and the profunda femoris artery, the deep femoral artery, branch from the artery with a cross-sectional area similar to that of the femoral artery. Because the artery runs close to the skin surface, it … Femoral Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
Phacomatosis is a collective term for hereditary diseases of the skin and nervous system, which are characterized by the appearance of harmatomas in various organ systems. The individual diseases have nothing to do with each other, but are provisionally grouped together on the basis of disease characteristics and their causes. Because phakomatoses have a genetic … Phacomatosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A basal skull fracture or skull base fracture is a life-threatening injury to the head. It occurs as a result of force and can result in brain damage. A skull base fracture should not be confused with a concussion. What is a basilar skull fracture? First aid for traumatic brain injury and the typical symptoms. … Base of the Skull Fracture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Megakaryocytes are the precursor cells of platelets (blood thrombocytes). They are located in the bone marrow and are formed from pluripotent stem cells. Disorders in platelet formation lead to either thrombocythemia (uncontrolled platelet formation) or thrombocytopenia (decreased platelet formation). What are megakaryocytes? Megakaryocytes, as hematopoietic cells of the bone marrow, are the precursor cells of … Megakaryocytes: Function & Diseases
Acetabular fracture is a fracture of the acetabulum. Such fractures are usually indirect fractures resulting from accidental trauma. The fractures are usually treated by surgical osteosynthesis. What is an acetabular fracture? The acetabulum is the term used to describe the hip or pelvic socket. It forms the bony and crescent-shaped portion of the hip joint. … Acetabular Fracture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Epiphyseolysis capitis femoris is the name given to an orthopedic condition affecting the hip. It is also known as juvenile femoral head dislocation. What is epiphyseolysis capitis femoris? Epiphyseolysis capitis femoris (ECF) involves detachment and slippage of the femoral neck head within the femoral neck growth plate. Because the condition always presents in childhood, it … Epiphysis Capitis Femoris: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
