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Arthritis is a type of damage to a joint that can cause inflammation. AC arthritis affects the acromioclavicular (AC) joint. This joins the shoulder blade (scapula) and the collarbone (clavicle). AC arthritis is fairly common in older adults.

Brown syndrome is a problem with a tendon that attaches to the eyeball. In Brown syndrome, this tendon can’t move freely. This limits the eye’s normal movement. Brown syndrome is a rare disorder. It is usually present at birth (congenital). In some cases, it occurs later in life (acquired).

Brown syndrome is a problem with a tendon that attaches to the eyeball. Most cases are congenital, which means they are present at birth. Here's what you need to know about this condition.

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) is a type of treatment to help wounds heal. During the treatment, a device lowers air pressure on the wound.

A colloid cyst is a type of brain cyst. The cyst usually contains a thick gel-like substance called colloid. A colloid cyst is generally benign (not cancer).

Impacted earwax is a buildup of the natural wax in the ear. Impacted earwax is very common. It can cause symptoms such as hearing loss.

After an injection, swelling and irritation (inflammation) can occur at the site where the needle entered the skin. This reaction can be from the needle or the medicine that was injected. Or it may be a reaction to both.

Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of treatment to fix a broken bone. It puts the pieces of a broken bone back together so they can heal.

Sixth nerve palsy is a problem with eye movement. It happens because of a problem with the sixth cranial nerve. In some cases sixth nerve palsy is present at birth (congenital). It can also result from other problems that occur later on. Treatment will depend on the cause.