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Brachial neuritis
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Brachial neuritis A neuropathy involving symptoms in an upper limb. Pain and weakness may be out of proportion to sensory abnormality. (Brachial plexus neuropathy, Neuralgic amyotrophy)
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Neuropathy
A disease of the nervous system. The three major forms in people with diabetes are peripheral neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, and mononeuropathy. The most common form is peripheral neuropathy, which affects mainly the legs and feet.
Pain
An unpleasant sensory or emotional experience primarily associated with tissue damage, or described in terms of tissue damage, or both.
Plexus
A network of nerves or veins.
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Brace
A device used to support a body part, correct or prevent deformities, or control movement.
Brace, foot-drop
See Ankle-foot orthosis.
Brace, Milwaukee
One of the two main types of braces used to treat the lateral curve of the spine in scoliosis. This brace can be worn to correct any curve in the spine.
Braces
Devices used by orthodontists to gradually reposition teeth to a more favorable alignment
Brachial artery
The artery that runs from the shoulder down to the elbow.
Brachial palsy
See: Brachial plexus palsy.
Brachial plexus
A network of spinal nerves that originates in the back of the neck, extends through the axilla (armpit), and gives rise to nerves to the upper limb. The brachial plexus is formed by the union of portions of the fifth through eighth cervical nerves and the first thoracic nerve, all of which come from the spinal cord.
Brachial plexus palsy
Paralysis of the arm due to an injury to the brachial plexus, a network of spinal nerves that originates in the back of the neck, extends through the axilla (armpit), and gives rise to nerves to the upper limb. The brachial plexus is formed by the union of portions of the fifth through eighth cervical nerves and the first thoracic nerve, all of which come from the spinal cord.
Brachial vein
A vein that accompanies the brachial artery between the shoulder and the elbow. The route of the brachial artery is from the shoulder down to the elbow whereas that of the brachial vein is in the reverse direction -- from the elbow back up to the shoulder.
Brachycephaly
A short head, one that is short in diameter from front to back.
Brachydactyly
Short, stubby fingers and toes.
Brachytherapy
Radiation treatment given by placing radioactive material directly in or near the target, which is often a tumor.
Brachytherapy, coronary artery
Local radiation treatment within an artery to the heart. Coronary artery brachytherapy has been used to reduce the recurrence of blockage (obstruction) of a coronary artery after successful treatment of a blockage of a stent. A stent is a tubular structure that is implanted inside of a coronary artery to keep it open, thereby preventing a heart attack.
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Behcet's Syndrome
Orogenital ulceration, arthritis and other clinical (frequently vascular) features. More common in the Eastern Mediterranean area and Japan than elsewhere.
Bisphosphonates
Drugs which inhibit bone resorption.
Borrelia burgdorferi
Spirochaete responsible for Lyme disease. Transmitted by tick-bite.
Bouchard's nodes
Bony swelling of proximal interphalangeal joints of fingers in osteoarthritis.
Boutonniere deformity
Deformity of finger due to fixed flexion of proximal interphalangeal joint and hyperextension of distal interphalangeal joint.
Brachial neuritis
Brodie's abscess
Occurs in chronic osteomyelitis - especially in upper tibia.
Brown's syndrome
Diplopia due to interference with smooth operation of superior oblique tendon. May occur in rheumatoid arthritis.
Buerger's disease
A peripheral vascular disorder in which there is granulomatous infiltration of the arteries, predominantly in the lower limbs.
Bursa
A fluid-filled sac. They are found between tissue planes where shearing forces may act - e.g. at the knee and elbow. They are lined by synovium and contain synovial fluid - like the joint. Bursitis occurs when they are inflamed.
Bursitis
See 'bursa' above.
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Neuropathy
A disease of the nervous system. The three major forms in people with diabetes are peripheral neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, and mononeuropathy. The most common form is peripheral neuropathy, which affects mainly the legs and feet.
Pain
An unpleasant sensory or emotional experience primarily associated with tissue damage, or described in terms of tissue damage, or both.
Plexus
A network of nerves or veins.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Brace
A device used to support a body part, correct or prevent deformities, or control movement.
Brace, foot-drop
See Ankle-foot orthosis.
Brace, Milwaukee
One of the two main types of braces used to treat the lateral curve of the spine in scoliosis. This brace can be worn to correct any curve in the spine.
Braces
Devices used by orthodontists to gradually reposition teeth to a more favorable alignment
Brachial artery
The artery that runs from the shoulder down to the elbow.
Brachial palsy
See: Brachial plexus palsy.
Brachial plexus
A network of spinal nerves that originates in the back of the neck, extends through the axilla (armpit), and gives rise to nerves to the upper limb. The brachial plexus is formed by the union of portions of the fifth through eighth cervical nerves and the first thoracic nerve, all of which come from the spinal cord.
Brachial plexus palsy
Paralysis of the arm due to an injury to the brachial plexus, a network of spinal nerves that originates in the back of the neck, extends through the axilla (armpit), and gives rise to nerves to the upper limb. The brachial plexus is formed by the union of portions of the fifth through eighth cervical nerves and the first thoracic nerve, all of which come from the spinal cord.
Brachial vein
A vein that accompanies the brachial artery between the shoulder and the elbow. The route of the brachial artery is from the shoulder down to the elbow whereas that of the brachial vein is in the reverse direction -- from the elbow back up to the shoulder.
Brachycephaly
A short head, one that is short in diameter from front to back.
Brachydactyly
Short, stubby fingers and toes.
Brachytherapy
Radiation treatment given by placing radioactive material directly in or near the target, which is often a tumor.
Brachytherapy, coronary artery
Local radiation treatment within an artery to the heart. Coronary artery brachytherapy has been used to reduce the recurrence of blockage (obstruction) of a coronary artery after successful treatment of a blockage of a stent. A stent is a tubular structure that is implanted inside of a coronary artery to keep it open, thereby preventing a heart attack.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Behcet's Syndrome
Orogenital ulceration, arthritis and other clinical (frequently vascular) features. More common in the Eastern Mediterranean area and Japan than elsewhere.
Bisphosphonates
Drugs which inhibit bone resorption.
Borrelia burgdorferi
Spirochaete responsible for Lyme disease. Transmitted by tick-bite.
Bouchard's nodes
Bony swelling of proximal interphalangeal joints of fingers in osteoarthritis.
Boutonniere deformity
Deformity of finger due to fixed flexion of proximal interphalangeal joint and hyperextension of distal interphalangeal joint.
Brachial neuritis
Brodie's abscess
Occurs in chronic osteomyelitis - especially in upper tibia.
Brown's syndrome
Diplopia due to interference with smooth operation of superior oblique tendon. May occur in rheumatoid arthritis.
Buerger's disease
A peripheral vascular disorder in which there is granulomatous infiltration of the arteries, predominantly in the lower limbs.
Bursa
A fluid-filled sac. They are found between tissue planes where shearing forces may act - e.g. at the knee and elbow. They are lined by synovium and contain synovial fluid - like the joint. Bursitis occurs when they are inflamed.
Bursitis
See 'bursa' above.
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