Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of treatment to fix a broken bone. It puts the pieces of a broken bone back together so they can heal.

A fusion is a surgery to join two or more bones together. During a transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), this is done on the spine. Two of the bones of your back (vertebrae) are joined together, and one of your spinal disks is removed.

Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder. It's when a child can't speak in certain settings but can speak fine in others. Learn about treatment for this condition.

Sixth nerve palsy is a problem with eye movement. It happens because of a problem with the sixth cranial nerve.

Safe surrender means giving up a baby in a safe way when you're not able to care for them. Read on to learn more about how the laws work and how to safely surrender a baby.

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure that destroys cells in the esophagus that may turn into cancer. It can help prevent or treat cancer of the esophagus.

Pubic lice are small insects that infest hair in the groin area. Learn more about pubic lice, including cause, symptoms, and treatment.

Psoriatic arthritis is joint pain and swelling that occurs in some people who have psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes scaly skin patches. People who have psoriasis may develop psoriatic arthritis later.

After an injection, swelling and irritation (inflammation) can occur at the site where the needle entered the skin. This reaction can be from the needle or the medicine that was injected. Or it may be a reaction to both.

Pityriasis rosea is a type of skin rash. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this rash.