Sep 5, 2025 · A ruptured, also called perforated, eardrum keeps sound waves to the middle ear from moving as they should. The tear also can leave the middle ear open to things that cause infections, …

Sep 5, 2025 · If you have symptoms of a ruptured eardrum, you're likely to start by seeing your healthcare professional. You may be referred to a specialist in ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions.

Jul 18, 2025 · A herniated disk is sometimes called a slipped disk or a ruptured disk. A herniated disk, which can occur in any part of the spine, most often occurs in the lower back. Depending on where …

Feb 1, 2024 · If you have an enlarged spleen, a less forceful trauma might cause rupture. Without emergency treatment, the internal bleeding caused by a ruptured spleen can be life-threatening. …

Aug 25, 2022 · Treatment for a ruptured Achilles tendon often depends on your age, activity level and the severity of your injury. In general, younger and more active people, particularly athletes, tend to …

Apr 26, 2025 · There are two common treatment options for repairing a ruptured brain aneurysm. For some people, these procedures may be considered to treat an unruptured aneurysm.

Most often, a ruptured brain aneurysm happens in the space between the brain and the thin tissues covering the brain. The blood can block the movement of the spinal fluid that surrounds the brain and …

Apr 2, 2025 · Overview An aneurysm is a bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel. An aneurysm can break open. This is called a rupture. A ruptured aneurysm causes bleeding inside the body. It …

Jan 18, 2025 · You may need an open appendectomy if your appendix has ruptured and infection has spread beyond the appendix, or you have an abscess. An open appendectomy allows your surgeon …

Aug 25, 2022 · Achilles (uh-KILL-eez) tendon rupture is an injury that affects the back of your lower leg. It mainly occurs in people playing recreational sports, but it can happen to anyone. The Achilles …