Skull Fractures A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. When a fracture occurs, it is classified as either open or closed: Open fracture- the bone exits...
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Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is a syndrome that consists of episodic ear and throat pain in the distribution of the ninth cranial nerve (AKA Glossopharyngeal nerve). This pain syndrome usually...
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Subdural Hematoma A subdural hematoma is a type of intracranial hematoma (blood clot or clots) that often results from a head injury. Causes A subdural hematoma occurs when a blood...
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Cranial Gunshot Wounds Gunshot wounds to the head have become a leading cause of head injury in many United States cities. They are also the most lethal of all firearm...
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Concussion The brain floats within the skull, surrounded by cerebrospinal fluid, which cushions it from the light bounces of everyday movement and the fluid may not be able to absorb the...
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