Author: Dr. Laurie Rice

What is Plexitis of the Shoulder Joint? Plexitis (shoulder) of the shoulder joint is an inflammatory lesion of the nerves of the brachial plexus. The plexus consists of the first thoracic spinal nerve and the

What is Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis? Alcoholic cirrhosis is a direct result of ethanol-induced necrosis of the parenchyma, fibrosis and nodular rearrangement of the liver. Cirrhosis develops in approximately 10% of patients who abuse alcohol. The

What is Leucinosis (Maple Syrup Disease)? Maple Syrup Disease (Maple Syrup Urine Disease, leucinosis, branched-chain ketonuria, maple syrup-smelling urine disease, maple syrup disease) is a congenital defect in amino acid metabolism, leading to the appearance

What is Mammary Gland Involution? Breast involution is a condition in which physiological changes in the glandular tissues of the breast occur, and which is not considered a disease. The term “involution” is translated as

What is Alimentary Zinc Deficiency? Zinc is a structural component of biological membranes, cellular receptors, proteins, and is part of more than 200 enzymatic systems. Vital hormones such as insulin, corticotropin, growth hormone, gonadotropins are

What is Vanadium Deficiency (Insufficiency)? Vanadium is a trace element, important for the functioning of the cardiovascular nervous and muscle systems, is involved in the formation of bone tissue and the regulation of carbohydrate metabolism

What is a Pilonidal Cyst? Pilonidal cyst (Synonyms: pilonidal sinus, epithelial coccygeal course) is a congenital anomaly of the development of the skin of the sacrococcygeal region associated with incomplete reduction of the vestigial caudal

What are Forearm Dislocations? Traumatic dislocations and subluxations of the forearm in frequency take second place after dislocations of the shoulder and make up 18-27%. They are observed more often in men 10-30 years old

What are Vertebral Dislocations? Dislocations of the vertebrae are most often found in the cervical spine. They arise as a result of pressure on the head with the neck bent forward during collapses in the