Jul 12, 2024 / Guide

Below-knee amputation is a surgical procedure performed to remove a damaged lower limb due to trauma, a congenital disability, or disease.

Jul 8, 2020 / Guide

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is an inner-ear problem that causes short periods of dizziness when moving the head in certain positions.

Dec 12, 2018 / Guide

Biceps tendinitis is a common cause of shoulder pain and impingement. It often develops in people who do repeated overhead movements.

Dec 13, 2019 / Guide

A calf strain is an injury to the muscles in the back of your leg, below the knee.

Apr 13, 2020 / Guide

Cervical radiculopathy, often called a pinched nerve in the neck, causes pain to radiate (extend) to the shoulder, shoulder blade, arm, or hand.

Oct 29, 2020 / Guide

Childhood leukemia is a cancer of the blood-forming cells found in bone marrow (the soft center of most long bones in the body).

May 4, 2021 / Guide

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition noted by extreme fatigue that lasts for more than six months. Another name for CFS is myalgic encephalomyelitis.

Sep 28, 2020 / Guide

Complex regional pain syndrome generally arises from an injury to an arm or leg, such as a fracture, surgery, sprain, or strain, that has had enough time to heal.

Aug 16, 2023 / Guide

A "container baby" is a newborn baby or young infant who is placed in a container, such as a car seat or stroller, for an excessive amount of time on a given day.

Sep 17, 2025 / Guide

Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common nerve problem in the arm. It can cause discomfort and pain in the elbow, forearm, and hand, leading to a loss of hand function. Get the facts about treatment.