It’s a term used to describe the abnormal curvature of a digit or finger caused by genetic issues. Medical texts describe this condition as a rare congenital disorder associated with Down Syndrome. In this regard, 25% of children with Down Syndrome are prone to develop Clinodactyly. This condition consists of an abnormally bent or curved finger, usually the… Read More »
It’s a rare form of Dystonia, a movement disorder that affects the jaws, the tongue, and the eyes. Dystonia refers to involuntary and irregular muscle contractions that result in movement disorders. Meige Syndrome describes a neurological condition that consists of a combination of two types of Dystonia; Blepharospasm, and Oromandibular Dystonia. Blepharospasm features involuntary eye blinking or eye… Read More »
It’s a term used to describe a rare condition that results in the permanent flexion contracture of multiple fingers. This medical term comes from the greek “klínein,” which means “to bend;” and “dáktulos,” which is “digit.” When combined in “Camptodactyly,” the word ends up meaning “bent finger.” Camptodactyly consists of the position of flexion focused on the proximal… Read More »
It’s a term used to describe a series of rare conditions that affect the development of a baby’s skull. During the development of an infant, folds of membranes called Interdigitations form between the bones to create a structure commonly known as a Suture. The term Suture refers to a hinge of bone edges or joints united by a… Read More »
It refers to the most common type of premature fusion of a cranial suture, which leads to varying degrees of frontal bossing as well as occipital coning. The term Craniosynostosis describes the premature fusing of the joints between the bone plates in the skull of an infant. That results in specific patterns of abnormal skull growth. Some people… Read More »
Psoriasis is a highly common proliferative skin disease that results in inflammation and thickening of the superficial layers of the affected area of the body. This particular condition causes an abnormally fast turnover of the skin cells. The term Cell Turnover refers to a process in which the body sheds dead skin cells to replace them with new… Read More »
Psoriasis refers to a skin disorder that features chronic recurrent inflammation and scaly patches on the affected area. This skin condition can show almost anywhere on the body. Eyelids, ears, mouth, hands and even feet. The feet, like most of the human body, are an essential part of the anatomy. These complex structures formed by 26 bones and… Read More »
MGD: It’s a term that refers to a highly common ocular disease that can result in dry eye syndrome if not quickly treated. The Meibomian glands, also known as tarsal glands, are a type of exocrine glands that keep the ocular surface clean and well-lubricated. Both upper and lower eyelashes have two types of secretory glands, one of them… Read More »
