Hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty) is surgery to replace a worn-out or damaged hip joint with an artificial joint (prosthesis) often made from metal and plastic components. This surgery may be a choice after a hip fracture or for severe pain because of arthritis, and is done when all other treatment options have failed to […]
In the USA for example, more than a half a million Americans opt for this procedure every year. Is it necessary? Many people have knee replacements (also called knee arthroplasty) because they have osteoarthritis. This condition occurs when the cartilage (tissue) that cushions the knee joint wears away. As a result, bone rubs against bone,
If you’ve had low back pain for more than 6 weeks and your pain is unbearable, your doctor might recommend a shot (injection) of corticosteroid, or steroid medicine, into your spinal canal. This is called an epidural injection. Steroid medicines reduce inflammation and swelling. This can relieve pressure on nerves and nerve roots. The medicine
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A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. There are several different ways in which a bone can fracture; for example, a break to the bone that does not damage surrounding tissue or tear through the skin is known as a closed fracture. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an
When it comes to building strong bones, two key nutrients are Calcium (which supports bones and teeth structure), and Vitamin D (which improves calcium absorption and bone growth). Examples of good foods for bones include cheese, yoghurt, keffir, eggs, salmon, tuna, spinach, milk, green vegetables and some fortified cereals. As you go about your normal
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Stubbed ToeWe all at some point have knocked our toe against that wall, door or stone as we walk! Knocking your toe on something hard may seem like a minor injury. However, it can be intensely painful! Stubbing your toe can even result in fractures, sprains, broken nails, and infections, and may require professional attention.
A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions (disks) that sit between the individual bones (vertebrae) that stack to make your spine. A spinal disk has a soft, jellylike center (nucleus) encased in a tougher, rubbery exterior (annulus). Sometimes called a slipped disk or a ruptured disk, a herniated disk
Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, is one of the Medical health professions that, by using evidence-based kinesiology, exercise prescription, health education, mobilization, electrical and physical agents, treats acute or chronic pain, movement and physical impairments resulting from injury, trauma or illness typically of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and endocrinological origins. Physical therapy is used
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones wears down over time. Although osteoarthritis can damage any joint, the disorder most commonly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine. Pain in these joints is the
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. As a result, bones become weak and may break from a fall or, in serious cases, from sneezing or minor bumps. Osteoporosis means “porous bone.”Many people have no symptoms until they have a bone fracture!
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