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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 fracture how to determine its type and methods of treatment
A leg fracture is a break in one of the bones in the lower leg. Fractures of bones in the leg during traumatic accidents are common fractures and need treatment until the broken bone fuses. A leg fracture affects either the tibia, causing a tibia fracture, or the fibular bone, causing a fibula fracture, which is often accompanied by a tibia fracture and is called a tibia fracture...
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Knee arthritis, the most prominent methods of treatment
Knee osteoarthritis is an inflammation and deterioration of the joint cartilage. Pain, swelling, and stiffness are the main symptoms, but many treatment options are available to relieve these symptoms. Knee arthritis is a painful disease that gets worse over time and negatively affects the quality of life of patients as it causes roughness of the joint surface, causing the bones to rub directly against each other. Follow with us...
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Benign spinal tumors and methods of treatment
Benign spinal tumors are tumors that are located around or within the spinal cord and spine. The prognosis of a benign tumor is better than that of malignant (cancerous) tumors. Benign spinal tumors are characterized by being non-cancerous, meaning they do not cause metastasis to other organs of the body, unlike malignant tumors that cause multiple metastases to organs of the body, but…
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Metatarsal fracture from diagnosis to treatment
A metatarsal fracture is a fracture of one of the five metatarsal bones. The most common causes of fractures are direct or indirect traumatic injuries, such as stress fractures, which cause pain in the bones of the foot. A metatarsal fracture is one of the most common types of fractures in the foot, and specifically a fifth metatarsal fracture is the most common in adults, both men and women. As for…
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Charcot's foot disease; The most important causes and methods of treatment
Charcot foot disease is a rare and disabling disorder that affects the bones, joints and soft tissues in the feet and ankles, and over time it can cause painful ulcers or change the shape of the foot. Charcot foot disease is an inflammatory process that affects the tissues in the joints and bones in the foot and ankle, potentially making the affected person’s movement limited and causing bone deformities that may…
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Lumbar spine fixation surgery to straighten the back
Lumbar stabilization is a surgery in which two or several vertebrae are fused together in order to limit the movement of the spine and protect the spinal cord. It is one of the back straightening operations. The common belief that vertebral fixation leads to a lifelong limitation of back movement is no longer true. Patients can return to their lives...
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Spondylolisthesis of various types and degrees
Spondylolisthesis is the movement of one of the vertebrae forward or backward. It is common in the lower part of the spine in the lumbar vertebrae, although it is different from a herniated disc. Slippage can occur in any vertebra of the spine. Cervical spondylolisthesis may occur, but it is considered rare. On the other hand, lumbar spondylolisthesis, especially its degenerative type, is considered...
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Disc microsurgery for the treatment of slipped disc
Microdisc surgery is a type of minimally invasive discectomy performed on patients with a herniated disc in the spine and is the ideal option for relieving disc symptoms. Microdisc surgery is a very common surgical procedure, and is characterized by relatively high success rates as it constitutes the gold standard for removing the herniated portion of the disc that is pressing on the nerves, especially in the spine…
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Patellofemoral pain syndrome/runner's knee
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common causes of knee pain and it is important to begin treatment early before the pain worsens over time and affects the quality of life. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is related to the way the knee moves, specifically the patella against the groove of the femur. This painful condition is common among athletes who participate in activities that require…
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Knee cartilage resection to treat meniscus tears
Knee meniscus resection is a quick and safe procedure that partially repairs a torn meniscus, providing the knee with better range of motion with less pain. What is the process of cutting the knee meniscus? It is a common surgical procedure in which a torn meniscus is removed or repaired, which is one of the most important cartilage within the knee joint, where it is usually…