A lesion of the trochlear nerve can cause trochlear palsy. To diagnose such paralysis of the trochlear nerve and superior oblique muscle, the physician uses the Bielschowsky head nerve test. Unlike many other diagnostic procedures, the test has no risks, nor side effects. What is the Bielschowsky head-negative test? Trochlear nerve palsies can affect one … Bielschowsky Head Negative Test: Treatment, Effect & Risks
A fibroma is a benign, usually discolored growth in human skin or connective tissue. It is quite harmless in most cases and can be removed if it is bothersome, painful, or displeasing for cosmetic reasons. Fibroma is quite common overall. What is a fibroma? A fibroma usually refers to a benign as well as tumor-like … Fibroma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Tendinitis is an inflammation that affects the tendons. Often, degenerative processes are responsible for the disease. Tendinitis is usually associated with pain for affected patients and develops in part as a result of sports activities or overuse of the tendon at work. When only the sheath of the tendon is affected by the inflammatory processes, … Tendinitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A radiologist works in a medical field that uses electromagnetic radiation and/or mechanical waves to make diagnoses. For scientific purposes, as well as in the field of research, radiology is used. What is a radiologist? Radiologists work in various subfields such as diagnostic radiology, which is divided into neuroradiology and pediatric radiology. Radiation therapy and … Radiologist: Diagnosis, Treatment & Choice of Doctor
As an independent medical discipline, radiology supports both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes through the pictorial representation of body structures. The spectrum ranges from classic X-rays and sonography to complex cross-sectional imaging procedures such as CT or MRI. With its various examination methods, some of which are also supported by contrast media, radiology offers the possibility … Radiology: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Oscillography is a rather unknown and at the same time highly underestimated medical procedure among the general population. Oscillography is mostly used for circulatory disorders. Especially volume changes of tissue and the inflow and outflow of blood are in focus here. What is oscillography? Oscillography is performed using an oscilloscope, which allows a vascular surgeon … Oscillography: Treatment, Effects & Risks
The language center consists primarily of the Wernicke and Broca areas in the cortical region of the cerebrum and frontal lobe. While the Wernicke area is responsible for semantic language processing, Broca’s area is primarily responsible for syntactic and grammatical language production. Inflammation– or hemorrhage-related damage in one of the areas manifests in speech comprehension … Language Center: Structure, Function & Diseases
Bisphosphonate-associated bone necrosis is necrosis of bone that occurs as a result of treatment with bisphosphonates. In the majority of cases, bone necrosis occurs after treatment by a dentist or orthodontist after bisphosphonates have been used. Therefore, bisphosphonate-associated bone necrosis of the jaw is particularly common. In addition, spontaneous bisphosphonate-associated bone necrosis is possible. What … Bisphosphonate-associated Bone Necrosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The biceps tendon tear, medically biceps tendon rupture, is a possible consequence of physical overload, but also of wear and tear on the biceps tendon. After appropriate therapy, everyday activities are usually possible again without problems. What is a biceps tendon tear? A biceps tendon rupture affects the arm flexor muscle, called the biceps brachii … Biceps Tendon Rupture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
An adhesion refers to the growing together of different organs. It is usually caused by major injuries and surgery. The consequences of adhesions can be both harmless and life-threatening (intestinal obstruction). What are adhesions? Adhesions, or adhesions in medical terms, often occur after major surgery in the abdomen. In this case, an adhesion represents the … Adhesions: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Intervertebral disc degeneration or wear and tear is characterized by wear and tear of intervertebral discs. A main therapeutic focus is to combat any symptoms that occur. What is disc degeneration? Schematic anatomical representation of the vertebrae and the intervertebral disc, as well as the pinched nerve. Intervertebral disc degeneration is wear and tear of … Disc Degeneration: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Canavan disease is a deficiency of myelin that results from a chromosomal mutation. Affected individuals show neurological deficits and usually die in their teens. To date, the disease is incurable despite gene therapy approaches. What is Canavan disease? Canavan disease is a genetic leukodystrophy known as Canavan disease. In 1931, Myrtelle Canavan first described the … Canavans Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
