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- New in the treatment of osteosarcomaWhat's new in the treatment of osteosarcoma? Much research on osteosarcoma is now being conducted in many medical centers, university hospitals, and other institutions around the world. New in understanding of osteosarcoma cells Researchers are learning more about what makes osteosarcoma cells different from normal bone cells. Learning more about changes in cells may lead to…
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Neck spurs disease and its problems
Osteoarthritis of the neck beaks is one of the common neck problems in which people suffer from unpleasant pain in addition to many secondary symptoms related to the position of the vertebrae. What is beak disease? Bony beaks are areas of excess bony growth that people get after advancing age, especially after sixty, and bony beaks may occur in…
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Robotic knee replacement surgery and everything related to it
Robotic knee joint replacement is one of the advanced surgeries that requires special preparation and quality equipment, as the robot does not replace the joint on its own, but requires a skilled surgeon to guide it. What is the robotic knee joint replacement procedure? Robotic knee replacement surgery is similar to traditional knee surgeries where a consultant orthopedic surgeon removes tissue…
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All you need to know about gout in the foot
Gout disease in the foot, also known as the disease of kings, is arthritis as a result of the accumulation of uric acid crystals in it, after which patients suffer from many and varied symptoms such as bouts of pain, difficulty walking, and redness of the big toe. What is gout? Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden attacks of…
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Shoulder pain: causes and methods of treatment
Shoulder pain is a common symptom, especially among young people. It occurs for many reasons, including injuries and muscle strain, which leads to limited movement of the shoulder and arm, and this affects a person’s activity and movement. The shoulder joint is one of the most mobile joints in the body, so its problems are many and its pain is common. Shoulder pain may be caused by heart disease (referred pain). Let's learn together about…
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Lengthening surgery
Height lengthening surgery in Turkey (bone and stature lengthening surgery) is an orthopedic surgery in which the length of the stature is increased, often at the expense of the thigh and leg. It is a therapeutic and cosmetic surgery at the same time. What is height lengthening surgery? It is a surgical procedure in which the length of the bones of the legs or arms is increased, and this increase occurs gradually and over…
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Knee stem cell treatment
Knee treatment with stem cells in Istanbul (also called treatment of the knee with stem cell injections) is a relatively new and promising technology in the field of arthritis and its degenerative diseases. What is the treatment of knee with stem cells? It is the injection of stem cells into articular cartilage damaged as a result of many diseases, the most common of which is osteoarthritis, as they secrete many anti-inflammatory factors and slow down the fibrosis of the injury, alleviating…
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curvature of the back (humpback) treatment
Curved back (kyphosis) is an excessive curvature of the thoracic spine. Treatment for curvature of the back includes the use of back braces and physical therapy. Excessive kyphosis may require surgery. What is a curved back (kyphosis)? There are three sections of the spine: the cervical column, the thoracic column, and the lumbar column. Each section has a natural curve, to help absorb shock, support the weight of the head and help…
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All you need to know about pelvic fracture treatment
Treatment of a pelvic fracture may be emergency due to the large number of nearby vessels in addition to the fact that it is a solid ring of bone. Therefore, fractures of these bones often require strong shock and cause heavy bleeding. Anatomical overview of the pelvic bones The ring of pelvic bones is mainly formed by three bones: the sacrum in the back and the two hip bones in the front (also called the innominate bones). The deficit is created...
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All details of shoulder replacement surgery
Shoulder joint replacement in Istanbul is surgery on the joint in order to replace the damaged elements in it to relieve the patient's pain and improve his ability to move. A general overview of the shoulder joint. The shoulder joint consists of a concave cavity in the scapula bone called the glenoid cavity, offset by a rounded surface called the humeral head. Thus, the joint takes the shape of a ball and a fossa...
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Treatment of herniated disc (disc) and its causes
Treatment of a herniated disc in Istanbul is divided between conservative management and surgical treatment, and doctors have sought to develop surgical techniques due to the prevalence of the disease and the pain it causes in the neck and lower back. What is the treatment for a herniated disc? To understand the treatment methods, we must go through the mechanism of a herniated disc, its symptoms, and the components of the spine. The spine consists of 33 bones called vertebrae, between which there is connective tissue...
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Information about hip replacement operations with an artificial joint in Türkiye
Hip replacement in Turkey is a surgical procedure in which damaged parts of the pelvis and femur are replaced with artificial parts in order to relieve hip pain and stiffness and improve the patient's mobility. Hip replacement surgery can be performed to treat conditions such as hip fractures and improper growth of the hip joint. However, most hip replacement surgeries are performed in elderly people...
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Congenital hip dislocation treatment
Treating congenital hip dislocation is one of the most sought-after treatments due to its impact on the child’s quality of life. Treatment methods for this hip dislocation have developed significantly in recent times. What is congenital hip dislocation? Congenital dislocation of the hip, or what is called Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, or Congenital Dislocation of the Hip for short (DDH), is a defect that affects…
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Osteomyelitis treatment
Treatment of osteomyelitis involves a joint effort between medical and surgical specialties. The two main aspects of treatment are surgical containment of the infection and prolonged antibiotics. What is osteomyelitis? Osteomyelitis is a bone infection that affects the long bones, and results from a bacterial or fungal infection of the bloodstream or surrounding tissues, causing painful swelling of the bone marrow…