What is Toe Dislocation Toe dislocation happens when a bone in your toe moves out of its normal position. This injury is often caused by a direct force. It often occurs while playing sports. The injury can cause pain and swelling. You may have trouble moving your toe. Your doctor will put the toe bone …
What is Toe Fracture Toe fracture is a break in one of the toe bones (phalanges). What are the causes? This condition may be caused by: What increases the risk? This condition is more likely to develop in people who: What are the signs or symptoms? The main symptoms of this condition are swelling and …
What is Toe Walking Toe walking is a pattern of walking where a child walks on his or her tiptoes and balls of the feet, and the heels do not touch the ground. This is common in children who are just learning to walk and are age 2 and younger. Most children outgrow toe walking …
What is Tongue Biopsy Tongue biopsy is a procedure to remove a small piece of tissue from the tongue so that the tongue cells can be examined under a microscope. You may need this procedure if you have an abnormal growth (lesion) in or on your tongue. Tongue growths can be fluid-filled (cysts) or solid …
What is Tongue Laceration A tongue laceration is a cut on the tongue. Most cuts on the tongue heal without any problems. Minor cuts usually do not need stitches (sutures). A more serious cut may need stitches if: It goes all the way through the tongue. It is on the side of the tongue. Very …
What is Tongue Tie (ankyloglossia) Tongue tie is when the tongue cannot move freely in the mouth. This is because the band of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth (lingual frenulum or frenulum) is too short or too tight. This band of tissue should be thin enough and long enough to allow …
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy in Children Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are surgeries to remove tissues in the mouth and throat called the tonsils and adenoids. These surgeries may be done separately. Often, they are done at the same time in a surgery called adenotonsillectomy. Tonsils and adenoids normally work to protect the body from infection. This procedure …