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Sixth nerve palsy is a problem with eye movement. It happens because of a problem with the sixth cranial nerve, also called the sixth nerve.

Tongue-strengthening exercises can help you swallow better. You may need these exercises if you have trouble swallowing (dysphagia). With practice these exercises may help make your tongue stronger and able to move more easily.

Testicular appendage torsion is the twisting of a small piece of tissue above a testicle. This can cause pain and swelling that gets worse over time. Learn more about this condition, including what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Testicular appendage torsion is the twisting of a small piece of tissue above a testicle. This can cause pain and swelling that gets worse over time. Learn more about this condition, including what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Turf toe is a sprain of the largest joint of the big toe. It happens when the toe bends up too far. This can happen when pushing off the foot to run.

Reverse total shoulder replacement is a type of surgery. It's done to repair an injury to the rotator cuff. Here's what you need to know about recovering at home.

A pericardial window is surgery done on the sac around the heart. Know what to expect before, during, and after this surgery.

Septal myectomy is an open-heart surgery. It's done to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This is when the heart muscle becomes thick. During the surgery, extra muscle is removed. This lets the blood pump through the heart more easily.

Trabeculectomy is a type of eye surgery done in the front part of the eye. It’s done to treat glaucoma by draining some fluid from the eye. If you have glaucoma, fluid can drain too slowly. This can cause the pressure in your eye to increase. More pressure is then placed on the optic nerve. This surgery helps to lower pressure inside the eye.