What is Splenectomy Splenectomy is the surgical procedure where a person’s spleen has to be taken out. What does the spleen do? Your spleen, an organ located in the upper left side of your abdomen, helps your body resist infection. Sometimes, the spleen stops working properly as a result of an accident or other health …
What is Splenic Injury Splenic injury is an injury of the spleen. The spleen is an organ located in the upper left area of the abdomen, just under the ribs. The spleen filters and cleans the blood. It also stores blood cells and destroys cells that are worn out. The spleen also plays an important …
What is Spondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis is when one of the bones in the spine (vertebrae) slips forward and out of place. This most commonly occurs in the lower back (lumbar spine), but it can happen anywhere along the spine. A vertebra may move out of place due to a previous back injury. In some cases, the …
What is Spondylolysis Spondylolysis is a small break or crack (stress fracture) in a bone in the spine (vertebra) in the lower back (lumbar spine). The stress fracture occurs on the bony mass between and behind the vertebra. Spondylolysis may be caused by an injury (trauma) or by overuse. Since the lower back is almost …
What is Sports Hernia (athletic pubalgia) Sports hernia (athletic pubalgia) is a type of soft tissue injury that causes groin pain. Any strain or tear in the soft tissues of the groin or lower abdomen can be called a sports hernia. It is a common overuse injury in athletes who play sports that involve a …
What is Stab Wound Stab wound occurs when a sharp object, such as a knife, penetrates the body. Stab wounds can cause bleeding as well as damage to organs and tissues around the wound. They can also lead to infection. The amount of damage depends on the location and angle of the injury, the number …
What is Stasis Dermatitis Stasis dermatitis is a long-term (chronic) skin condition that happens when veins can no longer pump blood back to the heart (poor circulation). This condition causes a red or brown scaly rash or sores (ulcers) from the pooling of blood (stasis). This condition usually affects the lower legs. It may affect …