Thumb arthritis occurs when the cartilage in the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint wears away. Thumb arthritis is common with aging and occurs when cartilage wears away from the ends of the […]
Hemiparesis, or unilateral paresis, is the weakness of one entire side of the body (Hemi- means “half”). Hemiplegia is, in its most severe form, complete paralysis of half of the […]
A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood on the brain’s surface. Blood accumulates between the protective layers that surround your brain. Subdural hematomas are frequently caused by severe head […]
The term “Middle cerebral artery stroke” refers to the sudden onset of a focal neurologic deficit caused by a brain infarction or ischemia in the territory supplied by the MCA. […]
Hemiplegia is a condition in which one side of the body is paralyzed due to brain damage or spinal cord injury. It results in muscle weakness, poor muscle control, and […]
Sudeck’s atrophy, also known as Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, is characterized by a disturbance in the sympathetic nervous system. The latter is the nerve network that regulates many bodily functions. […]
Algodystrophy, also known as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), is a painful condition marked by erythema, edema, functional impairment, and sensory and vasomotor disturbance. The diagnosis of CRPS is made […]
Recovering from a brain aneurysm is a significant life event that lasts long after you leave the hospital. Following a brain Aneurysm (brain injury), patients frequently experience a slew of […]
Stroke incidence rises with age, peaking in people over the age of 85. People over the age of 65 accounts for 75% of all strokes. Following a stroke, it is […]
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that connects your spinal cord to your shoulder, arm, and hand. A brachial plexus injury occurs when these nerves are stretched, compressed, […]