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Freiberg disease, also known as a Freiberg infraction, is a form of avascular necrosis in the metatarsal bone of the foot. It generally develops in the second metatarsal, but can occur in any metatarsal. Physical stress causes multiple tiny fractures where the middle of the metatarsal meets the growth plate.
Diseases and disorders UCPPS Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS + CP/CPPS) UCD Unicentric Castleman disease: UDA Urticaria-deafness-amyloidosis: UFS Urofacial syndrome: USP7-related diseases Ubiquitin specific protease 7-related diseases UTI Urinary tract infection: UC Ulcerative colitis: URI Upper respiratory infection
This is a list of major and frequently observed neurological disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's disease), symptoms (e.g., back pain), signs (e.g., aphasia) and syndromes (e.g., Aicardi syndrome). There is disagreement over the definitions and criteria used to delineate various disorders and whether some of these conditions should be classified as ...
Patella, its tendon and tibial tuberosity. The condition is usually seen in athletic individuals typically between 10 and 14 years of age. Following a strain or partial rupture of patellar ligament the patient develops a traction ‘tendinitis’ characterized by pain and point tenderness at the inferior (lower) pole of the patella associated with focal swelling.
Cervicocranial syndrome may be caused by Chiari disease, Klippel-Feil malformation, [3] osteoarthritis, and physical trauma. [4] Treatment options include neck braces, pain medication and surgery. The quality of life for individuals suffering from Cervicocranial syndrome can improve through surgery. [5] Cervical Vertebrae (C1 - C7)
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease linked to repeated trauma to the head. The encephalopathy symptoms can include behavioral problems, mood problems, and problems with thinking. [1] [4] The disease often gets worse over time and can result in dementia. [2]
Some patients experience serious gastrointestinal problems similar to those of Crohn's disease. About 10 percent of people with reactive arthritis, especially those with a prolonged course of the disease, will develop cardiac manifestations, including aortic regurgitation and pericarditis .
Compartment syndrome is a serious condition [5]. Increased pressure in a body compartment can harm blood flow and tissue function [5] [6] [7]. If not treated quickly, it may cause permanent damage [7]. There are two types: acute and chronic [8]. Acute compartment syndrome can lead to a loss of the affected limb due to tissue death [6] [9].