Ainhum is a rare condition marked by the development of a constricting fibrous band around a digit, most commonly the base of the fifth toe. Over time this band tightens, leading to progressive swelling of the part distal to it, loss of bone support and eventually the spontaneous detachment (auto-amputation) of the digit. Because the condition often advances unnoticed until significant tissue loss or deformity … Continue reading Ainhum
Adhesive arachnoiditis is a severe and chronic condition in which inflammation of the arachnoid membrane (one of the protective layers around the spinal cord and nerve roots) leads to scar formation, nerve root clumping, disrupted cerebrospinal fluid flow and potentially progressive neurological dysfunction. The condition may arise after surgery, trauma, infection, chemical irritation or other insults to the intrathecal space. Because the nerve roots may … Continue reading Adhesive Arachnoiditis
