howMed Know Yourself
Your ankle bone and the ends of your two lower leg bones make up the ankle joint. Your ligaments, which … Read More »
Ankle Injuries and Disorders
Limb Loss
People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for a number of reasons. Common ones include Problems … Read More »
Knee Injuries and Disorders
Your knee joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the knee joint move. … Read More »
Dwarfism
Also known as little person. A dwarf is a person of short stature – under 4′ 10″ as an adult. … Read More »
Heel Injuries and Disorders
Heel problems are common and can be painful. Often, they result from too much stress on your heel bone and … Read More »
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that you can see just under the skin. They usually occur in the legs, … Read More »
Shock
Shock happens when your blood pressure is too low and not enough blood and oxygen can get to your organs … Read More »
Raynaud’s Disease
Also known as Raynaud’s phenomenon. Raynaud’s disease is a rare disorder of the blood vessels, usually in the fingers and … Read More »
Pericardial Disorders
The pericardium is a membrane, or sac, that surrounds your heart. It holds the heart in place and helps it … Read More »
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Also known as Barlow’s syndrome, Floppy valve syndrome, MVP. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) occurs when one of your heart’s valves … Read More »
