Immediate medical attention is crucial for severed fingers. Wrap amputated finger in moist gauze and place in ice. Call 911 or go to the ER immediately
Cauda equina syndrome is nerve compression at spinal cord's end. Term "cauda equina" means horse's tail in low back anatomy
Stapedectomy removes stapes bone and replaces it with a prosthesis. Used for conductive hearing loss due to otosclerosis or congenital malformation. Success rate ranges from 80% to 95%. Procedure takes 30-90 minutes under local or general anesthesia
Medical devices replacing missing joints or supporting damaged bones. Mainly made from stainless steel and titanium alloys. Plastic coating acts as artificial cartilage. Biodegradable metals include magnesium, iron, and recently zinc
CES occurs when nerves below spinal cord end are damaged. Main symptoms include severe back pain, saddle anesthesia, and bowel/bladder control loss. Can present with sciatica, weakness in lower legs, and sexual dysfunction
Nasal obstruction and loss of smell are most common symptoms. Polyps typically occur in both nasal passages. Incidence increases with age, peaks in sixth decade. Up to 60% of patients have coexisting asthma