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DefinitionAcute? Rheumatic Fever?/Rheumatic fever (RF) is an autoimmune?, multiorgan inflammatory disease that occurs as a result of group A β-hemolytic streptococcal infection? in genetically syusceptible individuals...
DefinitionAcute? rotator cuff (RC) tendonitis/Rotator Cuff Tears (inflammation?) and rotator cuff tears are common conditions inactive people. Both conditions are usually caused by a prolonged period...
DefinitionAnatomy Of Deltoid Muscle/Deltoid Pain? is the large muscle on the shoulder and has three parts the anterior, posterior and the middle. The muscle performs the...
DefinitionAngio-osteohypotrophic syndrome (Servelle–Martorell syndrome) is a very rare, congenital? (present at birth) vascular anomaly. The core problem is a network of abnormally formed, slow-flow veins (venous...
DefinitionAnkle extension contracture is a condition that affects the ankle joint, making it difficult to move the foot upward or extend it fully. In this article,...
Ankylosing spondylitis (Bechterew’s disease or Marie Struempell disease as it is also known) (AS) is a chronic? progressive inflammatory arthropathy or seronegative spondyloarthropathy or inflammatory form of...
DefinitionAnkylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic? inflammatory condition that primarily affects the spine and can lead to stiffness?, pain?, and limited mobility. In this article, we...
DefinitionDactylitis is the diffuse swelling? of an entire finger or toe—often called a “sausage digit”—that occurs when inflammation? involves the flexor tendon? sheaths, joint capsules, and...
DefinitionAnterior Cruciate Ligament? Injury (ACL) is one of 2 cruciate ligaments which aids in stabilization of the knee joint. It is a strong band made of...
DefinitionAnterolisthesis, in simple words, is when one of the vertebrae in your spine moves forward over the one below it. Imagine a stack of coins; if...
DefinitionAppendicitis Symptoms is an inflammation? of the appendix that may lead to an abscess?, ileus, peritonitis, or death if untreated. Appendicitis is the most common abdominal surgical...
