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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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Knee tendinitis - ways to treat it at home
Knee tendinitis is one of the most common joint diseases, and the patellar tendon, which connects the kneecap and the tibia, is the most common affected tendon. Treatment of knee tendonitis depends on the severity of the injury. Knee tendinitis often occurs in athletes due to overuse of the knee joint and repeated pressure on it, which causes pain in the knee area and this pain increases...
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Sprained joint of the hand (wrist): symptoms and treatment
Hand joint sprain is a common injury among athletes as a result of stretching of the wrist ligaments. It is usually painful and requires treatment either with conservative measures or surgically in severe cases. All it takes to sprain a hand joint is a temporary loss of balance during a slip or fall, as most people rely on the hand for protection as the force of the impact is transmitted to the forearm, causing it to bend...
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Internal fixation of bones to treat fractures
Internal fixation of long bones is a surgical procedure aimed at repairing bone fractures by holding the broken ends together using implants such as plates, screws and rods. The newly broken bone needs to be kept in a stable position in its correct place until healing is achieved. In cases of simple fractures, a splint ensures this, but for complex fractures we need to implant a metal plate and fix it with screws with…
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Shoulder tendonitis treatment and pain relief
Treatment for shoulder tendinitis is often to relieve pain or inflammation, except when the rotator cuff tendons are torn, in which case we resort to surgical treatment to repair the torn tendon or tendons. Shoulder tendinitis treatment includes many therapeutic methods, and one type of treatment is chosen depending on the severity of the inflammation, symptoms, the patient’s age, and the type of inflamed tendon. It treats…
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Shoulder fracture treatment - return the joint to normal
Treatment of a shoulder fracture is usually done conservatively without resorting to surgery. Treatment varies according to the type of fracture in the shoulder joint. Treatment may be for clavicle fractures or for shoulder dislocation. Shoulder fracture treatment depends on the location and severity of the fracture and on the age of the patient as well. Therefore, treatment for some types of fractures may sometimes be…
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Elbow joint pain - how to get rid of the pain
Elbow joint pain has many causes. It may occur as a result of arthritis, or pain in the elbow may be caused by bone fractures in the joint, so treatment varies depending on the cause of arm pain. Elbow joint pain usually occurs when overuse of the joint and when the muscles and tendons in the arm are strained, such as playing tennis, and this…
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Symptoms of spine cancer and how it appears
Symptoms of spinal cancer are varied, and pain is one of the most common symptoms due to the pressure of spinal cord tumors on the nerves, which may cause back pain or neck pain, depending on the type of cancer. Symptoms of spinal cancer vary from one patient to another, depending on the patient’s age, the location and type of cancer, and whether it is a metastatic cancer or a primary cancer. The symptoms...
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Bone sclerosis - how it occurs and the most important methods of treatment
Osteosclerosis is a rare disease that occurs due to increased bone density, which leads to hardening and hardening of the bone. Symptoms vary depending on the type of sclerosis. Hearing loss may occur due to stiffness of the middle ear. Osteosclerosis is an acquired or hereditary disease in which bone density increases, and it is also called marble bone disease. It differs from osteoporosis, which decreases...
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The best types of artificial joints for the knee and hip
The types of artificial joints vary depending on the materials the joint is made of, the replaced parts, and the stability and movement of the joint, which provides a good range of motion for the patient to practice his daily activities. Choosing one type of artificial joint depends on the severity of the joint damage, the patient’s age, and his general condition. Get to know with us the best types of industrial joints. An overview of the types of artificial joints The types of artificial knee joints vary…
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Abdominal muscle tear and how to distinguish it from a hernia
Rupture of the abdominal muscles is the occurrence of excessive stretching of the muscle fibers as a result of sudden movements and muscle strain, which makes them unable to resist, so they tear and severe pain similar to hernia pain occurs. The danger of muscle tear in the abdomen is that it increases the risk of hernias. Learn with us about abdominal muscle tear, its causes and treatment. A glimpse at the tearing of the abdominal muscles The tearing of the abdominal muscles...