Elbow Pain
Chapter 174 Elbow Pain Denise A. Vanacore-Chase Definition and Epidemiology The elbow is a hinged joint that is a three-joint complex formed by the humerus, radius, and ulna.1 It allows…
Infectious Arthritis
Chapter 179 Infectious Arthritis Kevin D. Kerin A septic joint is a medical emergency. Definition and Epidemiology Inflammation of a joint is called arthritis and is an observable finding, whereas…
Dry Eye Syndrome
Chapter 75 Dry Eye Syndrome Scott D. Walter, James T. Banta Definition and Epidemiology Dry eye is a multifactorial disorder characterized by abnormalities in the tear film that result in…
Osteomyelitis
Chapter 185 Osteomyelitis Ruta M. Shah Definition and Epidemiology Osteomyelitis is inflammation of the bone caused by infection. It is one of the most difficult-to-treat infectious diseases. It can lead…
Metabolic Bone Disease: Osteoporosis and Paget Disease of Bone
Chapter 182 Metabolic Bone Disease Osteoporosis and Paget Disease of Bone Alan Ona Malabanan Osteoporosis Definition and Epidemiology Osteoporosis is characterized by increased bone fragility and increased susceptibility to fracture….
Cerebrovascular Events
Chapter 191 Cerebrovascular Events John J. Graykoski Definition and Epidemiology A stroke is an interruption of blood circulation to the brain causing a neurologic deficit that reflects the area of…
Acromegaly
Chapter 204 Acromegaly Alan Ona Malabanan Definition and Epidemiology Acromegaly is a rare, chronic, and insidious disease that results from prolonged excessive secretion of growth hormone (GH). This manifests as…
Intracranial Tumors
Chapter 203 Intracranial Tumors Melissa C. Davis, Camilo E. Fadul Primary malignant and nonmalignant intracranial tumors represent a small fraction of all types of cancer, but they have a major…
