Bone remodeling happens continuously in our bodies.  It involves removal of mature bone tissue (bone resorption) and creation of new bone tissue (ossification). These processes also control the healing of fractures. When bone resorption and bone formation are not in balance diseases such as osteoporosis can occur. Image 1:  Compares normal bone with bone that has undergone…

By: Robert L. Shepherd, MS, Certified Medical Illustrator, President & CEO, MediVisuals Inc.® The fact that individuals sustaining traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) often exhibit delayed or worsening symptoms over time is well documented in medical literature (a narrated animation effectively demonstrating this process can be viewed here. Despite this fact, insurance company representatives and their attorneys frequently argue…

“Cervical Connective Tissue Injury,” “Cervical Soft Tissue Injury,” “Cervical Strain,” and “Cervical Sprain” are among the common names used to label specific injuries to the muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the cervical spine resulting from trauma. Proving the presence of such injuries in litigation is particularly challenging for a number of reasons. First, there is…

By: Robert Shepherd MS, Certified Medical Illustrator, President & CEO, MediVisuals Inc.® Injuries to the brachial plexus can often take place from trauma similar to that which causes cervical spine injuries and can also manifest similar symptoms. As shown in the illustration below, the brachial plexus is formed by several of the cervical nerve roots and the…

By: Trisha Kreibich, MS, Medical Illustrator/Consultant, and Robert Shepherd MS, Certified Medical Illustrator, President & CEO, MediVisuals Inc.® This article is a continuation of a two part article on brachial plexus injury. Part 1 covered brachial plexus injuries in adults caused by a traumatic event, such as a motor vehicle collision. Part 2 will address brachial plexus injury in infants…

By: Robert Shepherd MS, Certified Medical Illustrator, President & CEO, MediVisuals Inc.® Balance and dizziness are often associated with traumatic brain injuries, although the specific cause of these problems is often difficult to explain. Sometimes the injuries may be to the inner ear organs. Other times the injuries may be to the vestibular nerve. When the injury is to…