Medical dictionary

What is the elbow? The elbow is the joint that joins the arm to the forearm, connecting the humerus with the proximal ends of the ulna and radius. It is formed of bone, cartilage, ligaments, and fluid. The muscles and tendons help stabilise the elbow when we move it. Trauma to any of these structures will cause problems in the elbow. Function of the elbow The elbow enables a series of

What is elbow arthroscopy?Elbow arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique. Through small incisions, and with the help of a small camera, the specialist can work inside the elbow joint to diagnose and treat pathologies that were previously more difficult to identify and which required a more aggressive surgical approach.The surgery is performed under local and regional anaesthetic, numbing only

What can cause elbow pain?   Elbow pain can have a number of causes. The elbow is a complex joint formed by bones, cartilage, ligaments and fluids. The muscles and tendons help to move the joint and if any of these parts suffers any damage, the pains and problems appear.     Elbow pain can occur as a result of: Muscle strain or sprain – the muscles or

What is an electrocardiogram (ECG)?An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a diagnostic test used to measure the rhythm, rate and electrical activity of the heart. The ECG is one of the most important and commonly used tests to investigate certain heart diseases. There are three main types of ECG:Resting ECG – done when the patient is at rest, lying on a table.Stress ECG – done whilst the patient is using

Electrochemotherapy is a treatment for skin cancer. The treatment involves chemotherapy drugs being injected directly into the cancer cells into the tumour or bloodstream. Following this, a special probe is introduced to the skin to send an electric pulse direct to the tumour, which changes the composition of the cancer cell, allowing the chemotherapy to enter the cell more easily, this part

What is electroencephalography? Electroencephalography is a method of detecting and analysing electrical activity in the brain. The procedure, which involves placing several small metal sensors called electrodes on the scalp, is known as an electroencephalogram or EEG.   What does electroencephalography consist of? An electroencephalogram involves attaching around 20 electrode

What is electrolipolysis? Electrolipolysis is a safe and painless treatment used to combat cellulite. It is especially recommended for those ‘rebellious’ areas of the body or for people who find it difficult to get rid of localised fat. It is a non-invasive technique that acts on the tissue, so no anaesthetic is required. Why is it performed? This treatment is performed fo

What are electrolyte disorders? An electrolyte disorder means that the level of one or more electrolyte in the body is imbalanced – it’s too high or too low. An electrolyte disorder is not a condition itself, but rather a sign that there is another issue within the body. We need electrolytes to ensure that numerous bodily functions work correctly: electrolytes impact

What is analysed?Electrolytes are essential ions in the body that carry an electric charge and play an important role in various physiological functions, including fluid balance inside and outside cells.The major electrolytes in the body include:sodium (Na+)potassium (K+)chloride (Cl-)bicarbonate (HCO3)calcium (Ca2+)phosphate (HPO4^2- and H2PO4^-)The electrolyte test measures the level of electrol