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Author: Dr. Maria E Abruzzo;Md

Dr. Maria E. Abruzzo is a rheumatologist in Gardner, Massachusetts and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Heywood Hospital and St. Vincent Hospital-Worcester. She received her medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Maria E. Abruzzo accepts Medicare, Aetna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare - see other insurance plans accepted. Dr. Maria E. Abruzzo is highly recommended by patients.

Pyramidalis Muscle Strain

Pyramidalis muscle strain is a lesser-known injury that affects a small triangular muscle in the lower front part of your abdomen. While…

Pyramidalis Muscle Myositis

Pyramidalis muscle myositis is an uncommon condition involving inflammation of the pyramidalis muscle—a small, triangular muscle in the lower front part of…

Pyramidalis Muscle Sprain

Pyramidalis muscle sprain is an injury to a small, triangular muscle located in the lower part of your abdomen. Although this muscle…

Pyramidalis Muscle Tear

The pyramidalis muscle is a small, triangular muscle found in the lower part of your abdomen. Although not everyone has a clearly…

Pyramidalis Muscle Laxity

Pyramidalis muscle laxity is a condition where the small, triangular pyramidalis muscle located in the lower front of the abdomen becomes weakened…

Pyramidalis Muscle Contusion

Pyramidalis muscle contusion is a type of bruise or injury affecting a small, triangular muscle found in the lower front part of…

Pyramidalis Muscle Injury

The pyramidalis is a small, triangular muscle located in the lower front part of your abdomen. Although it is not as well-known…

Pyramidalis Muscle Tendinitis

Pyramidalis muscle tendinitis is a condition where the small, triangular pyramidalis muscle located in the lower abdominal wall becomes inflamed. Although this…

Pyramidalis Muscle Hypertrophy

Pyramidalis muscle hypertrophy refers to an abnormal increase in the size of the pyramidalis muscle—a small, triangular muscle found in the lower…

Pyramidalis Muscle Fibrosis

Pyramidalis muscle fibrosis is a condition where the small, triangular pyramidalis muscle located in the lower front of your abdomen develops scar-like…

Pyramidalis Muscle Infection

Pyramidalis muscle infection is a condition that affects a tiny, triangular muscle in your lower abdominal wall. Although the pyramidalis is small…

Pyramidalis Muscle Cysts

Pyramidalis muscle cysts are an uncommon condition involving a fluid-filled sac (cyst) that develops in or near the pyramidalis muscle—a small, triangular…

Pyramidalis Muscle Tumors

Pyramidalis muscle tumors are an extremely rare type of soft tissue growth that affects a small triangular muscle in the lower abdominal…

Pyramidalis Muscle Pain

Pyramidalis muscle pain is an uncommon but sometimes troublesome discomfort that occurs in a small, triangular muscle located in the lower front…

Pyramidalis Muscle Cancer

Pyramidalis muscle cancer is an extremely rare type of soft tissue cancer that affects a small, triangular muscle in the lower front…

Pyramidalis Muscle Spasm

Pyramidalis muscle spasm is a condition where the small, triangular muscle in the lower front of your abdomen suddenly contracts or “spasms,”…

Pyramidalis Muscle Diseases

The pyramidalis muscle is a small, triangular muscle located in the lower abdominal wall. Although it is not present in everyone, it…

Pyramidalis Muscle Disorders

The pyramidalis muscle is a small, triangular muscle located in the lower front part of your abdomen. Although not everyone even has…

Rectus Abdominis Sprain

Rectus abdominis sprain is an injury to one of your main abdominal muscles—the rectus abdominis—that you might know as the “six-pack” muscle.…

Rectus Abdominis Tears

Rectus abdominis tears are injuries to the long, flat muscles that run vertically along the front of your abdomen. These muscles—commonly known…