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What is a ganglion cyst? Ganglion cysts are nodules that occur on the palms, backs of hands such as wrists, fingers or ankles. This is the most common benign tumor in our body. A swelling that occurs in the membrane surrounding the joints and can be felt as a lump under the skin. The inside […]

What is pneumothorax? Pneumothorax is a condition in which air leaks through a hole in the lung, causing air to fill the pleural space. As the amount of air leakage increases, the lungs cannot function normally. If the air in the chest cavity is not removed, the space between the lungs and heart can be […]

What is a non-healing fracture? Fusion is the joining of bones after a fracture. Malunion means the bones are not attached to the correct position. Nonunion is a condition in which the healing process of the fracture is not visible in a condition where the bone does not fuse. In the case of Nonunion, the […]

What is hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia is a condition in which blood sugar levels are lower than normal. In general, when blood sugar is less than 50mg/dl (a normal person’s blood sugar is 60 ~ 120mg/dl on an empty stomach and less than 140mg/dl 2 hours after eating). However, each person has different blood sugar levels, so […]