December 2022

Kaposi’s Sarcoma

What is Kaposi’s Sarcoma?   Kaposi sarcoma is a cancer type that affects the lining of the lymphatic vessels and blood. It can be the reason of reddish patches that may be noticeable on the skin.  In some cases, cancers start in one place, then spread to other parts of the body. However, Kaposi sarcoma […]

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Maffucci Syndrome

Maffucci Syndrome

What is Maffucci Syndrome?   Maffucci syndrome is an illness that mainly affects the skin and bones. It shows numerous enchondromas that are noncancerous (benign) growths of cartilage which develop in the bones. Enchondromas may cause severe bone abnormalities, shortening of the limbs, as well as fractures. These progressions most normally happen in the limb

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Ollier’s Disease

What is Ollier’s Disease?   Ollier’s disease is an unusual skeletal disorder regarded as an abnormal bone development (skeletal dysplasia). While this condition may be existing at birth (congenital), it could not be apparent up until early childhood when indications such as improper limb growth or deformities are more obvious. Ollier’s disease symptoms The leading

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Osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis

What is Osteomyelitis?   Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone. It is necessary that it be treated early to clear out the infection and avoid impairment to the bone. The two possible access procedures include primary blood infection or maybe secondary infection following an infection anywhere else in the body, and an injury or

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frostbite

Frostbite

What is Frostbite?   Frostbite is a traumatic condition when the skin and at times tissue under the skin freezes. Frostbite injury can happen to ears, nose, fingers, and toes. It takes place when skin tissues freeze after being exposed to the extreme cold, usually temperatures below 0°C. This condition can range in severity: Mild

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Ski Boot Compression Syndrome

Ski Boot Compression Syndrome

What is Ski Boot Compression Syndrome   Pressure on the foot made by ill-fitting boots is a very usual problem. A recent complication is boot compression anteriorly at the ankle which cause neuritis of the deep peroneal nerve and also tenosynovitis of the extensor tendon. Compression on the extensor tendons and nerves between the bone

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6 Top Tips for Ski Ready Feet

6 Top Tips for Ski Ready Feet   This winter  season, with a year full of unexpected travel alterations there’s one place Winter calls a trip to the snow!  Skiing and snowboarding are just some of the activities we will do this winter and bet others have already done so by now.  If you’re planning

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Molluscum Contagiosum

Molluscum Contagiosum

What is Molluscum Contagiosum?   Molluscum contagiosum is a typical, generally harmless, skin infection caused by the virus molluscum contagiosum (MCV). It may result in round, firm, painless bumps ranging in size from a pinhead to a pencil eraser. If the bumps are injured or scratched, the infection can spread to close skin. Molluscum contagiosum

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