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The generic term 'meniscopathy' refers to all injuries that can affect the menisci, also known as 'meniscus ruptures', and is the most common category of knee disorders

Cutaneous mycoses (or dermatomycosis) are infections of the skin and skin adnexa caused by pathogenic fungi (mycetes); they generally present as characteristic lesions in the affected area, of varying extent and severity; they are…

Let's talk about muscle injury: the calf is the anatomical area most frequently involved in muscle injuries during sports practice, even at amateur level

Angina pectoris is a heart condition that is an important alarm bell for possible coronary artery disease

Pain in the lumbar spine, lumbosciatalgia (or lumbar radiculopathy) is the leading cause of disability worldwide (GBD 2015 Disease and Injury Incidence and Prevalence Collaborators. Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and…

The knee is one of the most complex joints in the human body: it is made up of four fundamental ligaments, including the cruciate ligaments, and in particular the anterior cruciate ligament

About obstetric emergencies: pregnancy can sometimes present life-threatening health problems for a mother and her baby. These problems are called obstetric emergencies

Let's talk about shoulder dislocation: the skeleton of the human body is made up of bones, all linked and connected to each other thanks to the joints which, based on their degree of mobility, are classified into fixed joints, mobile joints…

The term 'psychosis' was introduced in the 19th century with the meaning of mental illness or madness. A rescuer has to deal with patients in this state quite often, so some information on this is useful

Myocardiopathy refers to diseases of the heart muscle, in which the walls of the heart chambers are stretched, thickened or stiffened