Brittle Bone Disease (Osteogenesis Imperfecta, OI) A genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily, often from little or no apparent cause.…
Arthritis
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Osteoporosis: Prevention Literally means “porous bone.” This disease is characterized by too little bone formation, excessive bone loss, or a combination of…
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Blackheads (Open Comedones) A comedo is a clogged hair follicle (pore) in the skin. A comedo can be open (blackhead) or closed…
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Microcomedones A comedo is a clogged hair follicle (pore) in the skin. This small plug is called a microcomedo. If sebum continues…
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Medial Ligaments Term used for various ligaments toward the midline of the human body. Part of: Joints, Ligaments See also: How Joints…
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Laminectomy The surgical removal of the lamina (the back of the spinal canal) and spurs inside the canal that are pressing on…
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Lamina in the Spine (Vertebral Lamina) Part of the vertebra at the back portion of the vertebral arch that forms the roof…
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Kyphoplasty A procedure for vertebral fractures in which a balloon-like device is inserted into the vertebra to help restore the height and…