The following are the major conditions or complications that may be contributed to by commotio cerebri (concussion): Factors affecting health status and leading to health care utilization (Z00-Z99). Suicide (suicide; threefold higher)) Circulatory system (I00-I99) Apoplexy (stroke) – two weeks after head or neck trauma in patients younger than 50 years in 0.04%; in 37% … Concussion (Commotio Cerebri): Complications
In the presence of “cervical spine trauma grade 3 (= fractures (broken bones), luxations (dislocations), ruptured discs, ruptured ligaments (torn ligaments) with neurological symptoms), surgical therapy may be necessary, depending on the exact cause.
Pathogenesis (disease development) Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) involves the immigration of inflammatory cells – macrophages and T lymphocytes – into the synovial membrane (inner lining of the joint capsule) and the release of proinflammatory (inflammation-promoting) cytokines such as interleukin-1b and TNF-α – tumor necrosis factor alpha – which contribute significantly to joint destruction. It is not … Rheumatoid Arthritis: Causes
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Gait pattern (fluid, limping) Body or joint posture (upright, bent, relieving posture). Malpositions (deformities, contractures, shortenings). Muscle atrophies (side comparison!, if necessary circumference measurements). Joint(abrasions/wounds, swelling (tumor), redness (rubor), … Foot Deformities: Examination
Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation). Family history What is the general health of your relatives? Social history What is your profession? Do you live/work in a community facility? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed red papules on … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Medical History
