Congenital malformations: the discoid meniscus in children and adolescents
Discoid meniscus is a congenital malformation of the meniscus, which is disc-shaped. If symptomatic, it requires…
Systemic lupus erythematosus: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of SLE
Systemic lupus erythematosus, abbreviated to SLE and more simply known as lupus, is a chronic autoimmune and…
Lagophthalmos: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Lagophthalmos is a condition that prevents the complete closure of one or both eyelids. It is a problem that can be…
Tendon injuries: what they are and why they occur
Tendon injuries are events that affect tendons. Specifically, this term refers to conditions in which the tendons…
Leukemia, an overview
Leukemia is a blood cancer that originates from the uncontrolled proliferation of the cells that compose it
Let's talk about fractures: what is meant by a splint
A splint is a support device used to hold any suspected arm or leg fracture in place. If you hear the term…
Elbow dislocation: evaluation of different degrees, patient treatment and…
An elbow dislocation occurs when the bones of the forearm – the radius and ulna – move out of place with respect to…
TV series addiction: what is binge-watching?
What is TV series addiction (binge-watching): how many episodes of our 'of the moment' TV series are we able to…
Genital herpes: definition, symptoms, causes and treatment
When we talk about herpes, we almost always think of herpes of the lips. However, there is also genital herpes, a…
Heart disease related to valvular insufficiency, what consequences for the…
Let's talk about valvular insufficiency: heart valves are anatomical structures of the heart, whose main function…