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What is ankle fracture open reduction and internal fixation? Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of surgery used to stabilize and heal a broken bone. You might need this procedure to treat your broken ankle. There are…

What is ankle fusion? Ankle fusion is a type of surgery to fuse the bones of your ankle into 1 piece. It’s also called ankle arthrodesis. The surgery is often done to treat arthritis in the ankle. The ankle joint…

What is ankle replacement surgery? Ankle replacement surgery is the replacement of the damaged cartilage and bone in the ankle joint with an artificial implant. The ankle joint (tibiotalar joint) is where your shin bone (tibia) rests on top of…

What is tongue-tie in children? Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a problem with the tongue that is present from birth. It causes speech and eating problems in some children. The lingual frenulum of the tongue is a small fold of tissue that…

What is annular pancreas? Annular pancreas is the most common birth defect seen in the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ that plays an important part in your digestive process. The term annular pancreas means that a ring of extra pancreatic tissue covers…

What is an ACA in a child? An anomalous coronary artery (ACA) is a heart defect. This is something your baby is born with (congenital). In ACA, the blood vessels that supply blood to your child’s heart muscle aren’t normal. In some…

What is anomalous coronary artery intervention? Anomalous coronary artery intervention is a procedure to fix a problem with the coronary artery. An anomalous coronary artery may have an irregularity with its starting point or its course, shape, or branching. This…

What is an anorectal abscess? An abscess is a pocket of pus from an infection. An anorectal abscess occurs in the area of the anus or rectum. The anus is the last part of your digestive tract. It’s at the…

What is an anorectal malformation in children? Anorectal malformations are birth defects, or problems that happen as an unborn baby is developing during pregnancy. With this defect, the anus and rectum don’t develop properly. They are the lower part of…

What is anorexia nervosa? Anorexia nervosa is also called anorexia. It is a serious medical illness It’s not a lifestyle choice. This eating disorder makes you obsess about your weight and food. If you have this problem, you may have…

What is anorexia nervosa in children? Anorexia nervosa is also called anorexia. It’s a serious medical illness that affects a child’s eating behavior. It’s not a lifestyle choice. Anorexia is a form of self-starvation. Children and teens with this health…

What is an antegrade pyelogram? An antegrade pyelogram is an imaging test to find a blockage in the upper urinary tract. Your urinary tract includes the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. The ureters are the narrow tubes that carry urine from…