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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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Leg muscle spasm and ways to prevent it
Leg muscle spasm is a very common condition in which there are sudden, involuntary muscle contractions that last for seconds or minutes. They occur frequently during sleep and can worry a person and affect his quality of life. Leg cramps are common in elderly people and pregnant women. Let us learn together about leg muscle spasm and ways to prevent it. An overview of leg muscle spasm Leg muscle spasm...
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Shoulder ligament rupture: causes, symptoms and treatment methods
A tear in the shoulder ligaments is a rupture of the fibrous cords that stabilize the shoulder joint for several reasons, such as trauma and degenerative diseases, which leads to joint instability and difficulty moving the arm. Shoulder ligament tears are common among athletes, especially sports activities that involve contact with others. Learn with us about shoulder ligament tears and ways to treat them. An overview of shoulder ligament tear...
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Causes of lower back pain, treatment, and ways to prevent it
Low back pain is a very common symptom that occurs as a result of damage to the muscles and tendons of the back and may result from serious diseases such as a herniated disc, which causes difficulty walking and performing daily activities. Almost everyone experiences lower back pain at some point in their life as a result of the lower back being exposed to a lot of movement and stress. Learn with us about lower back pain, its causes...
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Treatment of skull fracture in children in detail
Treatment of a skull fracture in children depends on the severity of the injury to the head bones and brain damage. Treatment is either conservative or surgical, and the skull fracture is one of the most common types of skull fractures in children. Treatment of a skull fissure in children must be quick and immediate after a head injury, especially when symptoms of a brain injury appear. How to treat a skull fissure in adults...
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Rupture of ligaments; Its types and how to deal with it
Ligament rupture is one of the injuries to the musculoskeletal system that many sports practitioners face. It can occur in various parts of the body, and some types may require surgery. Ligaments are strong, flexible bands found in all joints in the body. They are one of the body's fibrous connective tissues, and one of the soft and elastic tissues that connect bones together. They also help...
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Kneecap dislocation; Comprehensive reference
Knee dislocation is a separation of the kneecap from its place, which is relatively common in athletes after suffering severe trauma, while non-traumatic causes are uncommon. In this article, we talk about how kneecap slippage occurs, the causes that lead to it, in addition to the different types of it, the extent of the danger of dislocating the kneecap to the injured person, and how to restore…
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femur fracture; Your comprehensive guide
A femoral fracture is a serious fracture that requires emergency treatment, given that the femur is the strongest bone in the body and its fracture often occurs due to severe trauma. A fracture of the femur represents a life-threatening threat to people, especially the elderly. You should not hesitate for a moment to think about treating patients with femur fractures. Follow this article to learn more...
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Femoral neck fracture; How to diagnose and deal with it
A fracture of the femoral neck is called a fracture of death due to the many complications that occur in it. It is one of the common fractures, especially in the elderly, so caution and speed must be exercised in its diagnosis and treatment. The neck of the femur is located under the femoral head and between the trochanters (greater and lesser trochanters) within the hip joint, that is, the neck of the femur is located within the intracapsular capsule within the acetabular cavity, so…
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Treatment of skull fracture in adults step by step
Treatment of a skull fracture in adults is usually simple, except when the head injury is severe and the brain is damaged and serious complications such as a brain hemorrhage occur, in which case the treatment must be surgical. Treatment of a skull fracture in adults includes two types of treatment: conservative treatment and surgical treatment. One of them is chosen based on the symptoms and signs present and their severity, and after evaluating…
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Everything you need to know about spinal fusion operation
Vertebral stabilization in the back is a common orthopedic surgery in which various problems in the back vertebrae are corrected by merging and stabilizing two or more vertebrae so that they become a single bone. What is the process of stabilizing the vertebrae in the back? It is a surgical procedure in which two or more vertebrae are permanently stabilized. There are several methods…