Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome is when the median nerve is squeezed (compressed) as it passes through the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel is an opening in your wrist that is formed by the carpal bones on the…
Calluses and Corns
Calluses and Corns Calluses and corns are thickened areas of skin caused by rubbing (friction) or pressure. The outer layer of skin thickens to protect the bone under the skin with extra padding. Calluses most often occur on feet and…
Bone Cancers
Bone Cancers Chondrosarcoma Osteosarcoma Chondrosarcoma Chondrosarcoma is a type of bone cancer that occurs in cartilage cells. Cartilage is the specialized, gristly connective tissue that is present in adults. Most bones develop from this tissue. Cartilage plays an important role…
Benign Bone Tumors
Benign Bone Tumors Chondroblastoma Enchondroma Giant Cell Tumor Osteochondroma Chondroblastoma A chondroblastoma is a rare type of noncancerous bone tumor that begins in cartilage. This is the tough, rubbery connective tissue from which most bones develop. It plays an important role…
Back and Neck Pain
Back and Neck Pain Back pain can range from a mild, dull, annoying ache, to persistent, severe, disabling pain. Pain in your back can limit your ability to move. It can interfere with normal functioning and quality of life. Always…
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis Avascular necrosis is a disease that results from the temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bone. When blood supply is cut off, the bone tissue dies and the bone collapses. If avascular necrosis happens near…
Pediatric Urology
Pediatric Urology Phimosis At the end of the first year of life, retraction of the foreskin behind the glandular sulcus is possible in approximately 50% of boys; this rises to approximately 89% by the age of three years. The incidence…
Urolithiasis
Urolithiasis Urolithiasis is the formation of stony concretions in the bladder or urinary tract. Stone incidence depends on geographical, climatic, ethnic, dietary and genetic factors. The recurrence risk is basically determined by the disease or disorder causing the stone formation.…
Male Hypogonadism
Male Hypogonadism Hypogonadism is characterized by impaired testicular function, which may affect spermatogenesis and/or testosterone synthesis. The symptoms of hypogonadism depend on the degree of androgen deficiency and if the condition develops before or after pubertal development of the secondary…