Kyphosis is a curvature of the spine in the antero-posterior (sagittal) plane. It can be both physiological (normal) and pathological. Pathological kyphosis develops more often in the thoracic region, often accompanied by back pain. With a significant curvature, compression of the nerve roots and spinal cord with appropriate symptoms (weakness in the legs, sensitivity disorders,…
Neck cyst is a hollow pathological formation that is located in the neck area and contains a liquid or mushy mass. It belongs to the number of congenital pathologies, it can be lateral or median. Lateral cysts are detected immediately after birth, median cysts can be detected as the child grows or become a random…
Meniscal cyst is a fluid–filled cavity in the thickness of the meniscus. It proceeds chronically. The main complaint of patients with meniscal cyst is pain that occurs and increases with movements in the joint. On examination, a swelling is found on the lateral surface of the knee. The final diagnosis is made according to arthroscopy,…
Baker’s cyst is a bulge in the popliteal fossa, which is formed due to inflammation in the knee joint. Disease manifests clinically only when it has already reached such a size that it begins to squeeze the nerve trunks and vessels located in the popliteal fossa. The disease is accompanied by pain and restriction of…
Pectus carinatum is a pathology in which the front part of the thorax protrudes, taking the form of a boat keel. It is a congenital anomaly, inherited, manifested as the patient grows. It is manifested by visible deformation of the anterior part of the chest (ribs and sternum). By itself, it does not have a…
Caisson disease is a complex of symptoms formed by the formation of gas bubbles in blood vessels and tissues against the background of a rapid decrease in atmospheric pressure. Pathology can be acute or chronic. It is manifested by pain in the joints, muscles, Meniere’s syndrome, dyspepsia, signs of central nervous system damage, acute pulmonary…
Curvature of the spine is a violation of the correct configuration of the spinal column. It can be congenital or acquired, direct or lateral. It is manifested by the presence of visible deformity, pronounced stoop, in severe cases, a hump is detected. The diagnosis is established on the basis of the results of the examination…
Shoulder impingement syndrome (subacromial syndrome) is a pathological condition in which the tendons of the rotator cuff of the shoulder and biceps muscle during movements are pinched between the acromion and the head of the humerus. The disease is manifested by increasing pain, increasing restriction of movements, and a decrease in the strength of the…
Closed fracture is a complete or partial violation of the integrity of the bone without damaging the skin over the fracture area. The severity of the patient’s condition is determined by the size of the broken bones, the presence of displacement and damage to surrounding structures. The main manifestations are pain, swelling, bruising, dysfunction, pathological…
Retroperitoneal hematoma is a hemorrhage into the retroperitoneal space. Pathology occurs with abdominal trauma, accompanied by rupture of parenchymal or hollow organs, damage to retroperitoneal blood vessels. The condition manifests itself with increasing shock, signs of an “acute abdomen”, intestinal paresis. To diagnose this type of injury, ultrasound, computed tomography, angiography and a complex of…