muscular-system
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
ALS is short for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. You might also have heard it called Lou Gehrig's disease, after the baseball player who was diagnosed with it in the 1930s. A French doctor named Jean-Martin Charcot discovered the condition in 1869.
Posted September 1, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 5 min read
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Charcot Foot
Charcot foot is a rare but serious complication that can affect persons with peripheral neuropathy, especially those with diabetes mellitus. Charcot affects the bones, joints, and soft tissues of the foot or ankle.
Posted September 1, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and wrist. It happens when there is increased pressure within the wrist on a nerve called the median nerve.
Posted September 1, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read
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