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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.

Transverse Abdominal Muscle Spasm

A transverse abdominal muscle spasm refers to a sudden, involuntary contraction or tightening of the transverse abdominis muscle. The transverse abdominis is…

Transverse Abdominal Muscle Disorders

The transverse abdominal muscle (TvA)—sometimes called the transversus abdominis—is one of the deepest layers of the abdominal wall. Alongside other core muscles,…

External Oblique Muscle Strain

An abdominal external oblique strain occurs when the external oblique muscle—one of the key muscles along the sides of your abdomen—is overstretched…

Abdominal External Oblique Fibrosis

Abdominal external oblique fibrosis is a condition characterized by the thickening or scarring (fibrosis) of the external oblique muscle in the abdomen.…

Abdominal External Oblique Cysts

Abdominal External Oblique Cysts refer to abnormal, fluid-filled sacs or lumps that can develop in or around the external oblique muscle of…

Abdominal External Oblique Cancer

Cancer can affect almost any tissue in the body, including muscle tissue. While cancers of the abdominal muscles—especially the external oblique—are extremely…

Abdominal External Oblique Spasms

Abdominal External Oblique Spasm refers to an involuntary and often painful tightening of the external oblique muscle in your abdomen. The external…