What is Broken Ankle? Broken ankle is defined as any fracture that happens in the distal end of the tibia and the fibula, and the talus bone of the foot. These three bones form the ankle joint and the talus…
What is Rhabdomyolysis? Rhabdomyolysis is an illness that is a result of speedy break down of the skeletal muscle that releases the myoglobin into blood. This myoglobin is a protein that carries oxygen and can be found generally in the…
What is Altitude Sickness? Altitude sickness is known for its different names such as Acosta disease, Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), Soroche, hypobaropathy or puna. Altitude sickness is a disorder that occurs when the person who is traveling on high elevation…
What is Fibromuscular Dysplasia? Fibromuscular dysplasia can involve the leg arteries or rarely the arteries in other areas of the body. Usually it involves many arteries in the body. The walls of the arteries are made up of three layers: Tunica intima or…
Coagulopathy Definition Coagulopathy is an illness where there is an abnormality in the clotting process of the blood. The normal blood clotting process is important to prevent too much blood loss from the body after an injury. When a person…
What is Avoidant Personality Disorder? Avoidant personality disorder is a personality disorder characterized by apparent avoidance in social situations and relationships because of an unwarranted fear of rejection by other people. People suffering from this personality disorder often manifest low…