DEFINITION Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive organs. It usually occurs when sexually transmitted bacteria spread from your vagina to your uterus and upper genital tract. Pelvic inflammatory disease may also...

Usually caused by force applied to the femur which is translated to the acetabulum. In young adults, acetabular fractures are due to high energy injuries, primarily motor vehicle accidents. The majority of patients are...

Is a disease when the head of the thighbone (femur) in one hip deteriorates due to insufficient blood supply to the area. Most frequently affects boys 4 to 10 ears old. Etiology The blood flow of the femur is interrupted,...

By: Ira Hope, RN Hepatitis B is a viral infection that targets the liver and causes both acute and chronic disease.According to the World Health Organization, about 2 billion people worldwide have been infected with the virus and about 350 million...

By: Ira Hope, RN Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver caused by hepatitis A virus. The  disease is primarily transmitted via food or drinks contaminated with a person who have had Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A can be transmitted...

Definition A chronic inflammatory disease of the spine that can result in fused vertebrae and rigid spine. Etiology Unknown Genetic link Pathophysiology Genetic link Ligaments supporting bones become...