Transverse Process Fracture – What is this term Transverse process fracture, which is also called a rotation spine fracture, is a break in a transverse process. Bones of the spine (vertebrae) have portions that extend off to either side of the spine. These portions of bone are called transverse processes. What are the causes? This …
What is Trapezius Palsy Trapezius palsy happens when a nerve (spinal accessory nerve) that connects the spinal cord to the trapezius muscle becomes damaged. The trapezius is a muscle in the upper back that helps to control the shoulder blade (scapula) and stabilize the spine. This causes pain and weakness in the back of the …
What is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Traumatic brain injury is an injury to the brain that results from: A hard, direct blow to the head (closed injury). An object penetrating the skull and entering the brain (open injury). Traumatic brain injury is also called a head injury or a concussion. TBI can be mild, moderate, …
What is Traumatic Finger Amputation Traumatic finger amputation is when a person loses part or all of a finger because of an accident or injury. This condition is a medical emergency. It needs to be treated right away to prevent more damage to the finger and to save the lost part of the finger, if …
What is Traumatic Shoulder Instability Traumatic shoulder instability is caused by an injury that damages bands of tissue that connect the shoulder bones (ligaments) and surround the joint (shoulder capsule). Shoulder instability means that the shoulder can move slightly out of its socket (subluxation) or move completely out of its socket (dislocation) more easily than …
Travel Vaccine Information – What you need to know Vaccines (immunizations) can protect you from certain diseases. If you plan to travel to another country, see your health care provider or a travel medicine specialist to discuss: Where you are going. Include all countries in your travel schedule. How long you are staying. What you will …
What is Travelers Diarrhea Travelers Diarrhea occurs in people by eating food and drinking water that contain germs. People can get this illness in areas of the world where the drinking water is not clean. People who live these areas often drink tap water that contains these germs, but they do not get diarrhea. This …