Myelin is an insulating layer of lipids and proteins surrounding nerves. Myelin damage can cause problems with the nerves’ ability to send and receive electrical messages. Inflammatory disorders ...

Thereafter, stepwise dilatation of the ilio-femoral vasculature using a series of dilators is used to facilitate the insertion of the 18 Fr valve introducer sheath. Some studies have demonstrated ...

Both femoral sheaths were removed and stasis was obtained with manual compression. On day 2, under general anesthesia, embolization of the left ICA surrounding the site of the tear was performed ...

Although the jury is still out amongst sports scientists over whether it’s an inflammatory or degenerative condition, the pain will be due to discomfort in the plantar fascia tissue – the band ...

Plantar fascia release, or plantar fasciotomy, is a type of outpatient foot surgery in which small incisions are made in the plantar fascia to relieve severe heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. The ...

Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, ShengJing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China Objective: To explore the correlation between vitamin D levels, related endocrine/metabolic ...

A femoral shaft fracture (broken thigh bone) is often treated with intramedullary nailing. Usually, the rod is made of titanium and they come in different lengths and diameters to fit patients of ...