Microtia is a congenital deformity in which the pinna is very small and underdeveloped. This abnormality can be unilateral‚ affecting only one ear‚ or bilateral‚ affecting both ears. Unilateral microtia is most common‚ in which the right ear is affected more frequently than the left ear. A genetic disturbance results in microtia of the pinna. Many cases of microtia are categorized as idiopathic or of an unknown etiology. Occurring in 1 to 5‚000-20‚000 births‚ this deformity is more frequently seen
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Cancer is a disease that takes the lives of thousands upon thousands of people each year. There are more than 100 different types of cancers known to man. For example‚ brain tumor‚ an abnormal growth of cells within the brain or central spinal cord. Every brain tumor is extremely dangerous and possibly life threatening because of the small amount of space within the intracranial cavity. However‚ there are signs and symptoms that can be discovered beforehand so the tumor can be treated. The field
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Prevents excessive volvar sub laxation of the conjoined lateral bands with flexion of the middle phalanx Zone 2 extensor tendon injury‚ which results mallet finger deformity Dorsal digital nerves- arise from the superficial branch of the radial nerve and the dorsal branch of the ulnar nerves PALM Palmar interosseus( between the bones) Abductor ( 2 heads- transverse and oblique head) Volar plate (MP
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Student Name: Alanna Cooper | Date: 06-28-2013 | * Client/Patient Initials: F.F | Sex: F | Age: 83 | Occupation of Client/Patient: Retired Homemaker | Health History/Review of Systems(Complete and systematic review of systems) | Neurological System (headaches‚ head injuries‚ dizziness‚ convulsions‚ tremors‚ weakness‚ numbness‚ tingling‚ difficulty speaking‚ difficulty swallowing‚ etc medications):Patient c/o occasional headaches which are relieved with Tylenol.Patient
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Richard III: Using His Deformity as an Excuse to be Evil “Richard’s deformed body is a mirror for self confessed ugliness in his soul.” This quote‚ by Marjorie Garber in Shakespeare’s Ghost Writers‚ explains exactly how Richard’s view of his hunchback was applied to his thoughts. The Tragedy of Richard III was the longest and most ambitious play Shakespeare ever wrote (Ackroyd 196). Throughout the play‚ he used his deformity as an excuse to be evil and pursued the throne even at the expense of
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area between the lower lid and the upper cheek is referred to as the tear trough. Think about it as the area on your face where your tears glide through when you cry. The ability for the eyes to be the main feature of the face make the tear trough deformities very visible. This tends to occur with increasing age. It begins at the inner corner of your eyes and goes down across your cheek creating a frustrating look. Some might even consider surgery‚ which is a drastic step with long recovery and can be
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Thalidomide was originally invented in the 1950s by the Swiss pharmaceutical company. It was then initially released by the German company Chemie Grunenthalas in 1957 and was advertised to be one of the safest sedative drugs which is non-addictive (Kim & Scialli‚ 2011). Additionally‚ due to its effect in helping pregnant women to reduce the symptoms of morning sickness‚ thalidomide became widespread around the world; it was sold in more than 40 countries and was known as different names; for example
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revenge; ultimately resulting in the physical and mental decay of his body and soul. In the opening of the novel Roger Chillingworth deformities are not as noticeable‚ but his deformities increase in size. He arrives in town‚ and begins to seek revenge. He begins his search for Hester’s child’s father. His physical description is given to show his deformities “He was small in stature‚ with a furrowed visage‚ which‚ as yet‚ could hardly be termed aged. There was a remarkable intelligence in his
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written by William Shakespeare where Richard III is no doubt a fascinating character and an entertaining villain. In this play Shakespeare moulds Richard into the main character that he is. Malicious‚ power-hungry‚ and bitter about his physical deformity‚ Richard begins to aspire secretly to the throne and decides to kill anyone he has to in order to become king of England. However the success of this play is not only because of Richard III as a villain but also as a tragic hero. Richard is in every
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Hallux Valgus (Bunion) The underlying cause is a deformity of the joint at the base of the big toe. The deformity is called hallux valgus. In this deformity the joint develops a prominent sideways angle. Due to this deformity the bones of the big toe are pushed towards the smaller toes. What symptoms and problems are caused by bunions? Pain. You may then have difficulty walking due to pain. Inflammation and swelling at the base of the toe. This sometimes becomes infected. The foot may become
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