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Diagnosis of Posterior cruciate ligament tear
A posterior cruciate ligament tear is diagnosed by combining the patient’s history, a focused physical examination, and imaging studies, most often magnetic resonance imaging. The posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, is one of the…
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Diagnosis of Polyarteritis nodosa
Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a rare form of vasculitis that causes inflammation and damage in medium-sized arteries. Because these blood vessels supply organs such as the nerves, kidneys, skin, intestines, and muscles, the resulting…
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Treatment for Otitis externa
Otitis externa is treated with a combination of ear cleaning, topical medications, pain control, and, in selected cases, procedures to remove obstruction or address complications. The main objective is to reverse the local conditions…
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Diagnosis of Osteonecrosis
Osteonecrosis is diagnosed by combining clinical suspicion with imaging studies that show reduced blood supply and structural damage in bone. The condition develops when bone tissue does not receive enough blood flow, leading to…
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Diagnosis of Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis is an infection of bone that requires careful medical evaluation because its signs can be subtle, nonspecific, or easily confused with other inflammatory and infectious conditions. It is usually identified through a combination…
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Diagnosis of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is usually identified through a combination of medical history, physical examination, and selective testing rather than through a single definitive test. It is a degenerative joint disorder in which the smooth articular cartilage…
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Diagnosis of Mucormycosis
Mucormycosis is a serious fungal infection caused by molds in the order Mucorales. It is typically identified by combining clinical suspicion with laboratory confirmation and imaging studies. Because the infection can spread quickly into…