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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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elbow fractures (elbow); Symptoms and methods of treatment
Elbow fractures or fractures of the elbow joint are common bone fractures that cause pain and swelling. Early diagnosis and treatment help prevent complications that affect the patient’s quality of life. You can break a bone anywhere in the body; However, elbow or elbow fractures are among the most frequent fractures among children and adults as a result of vital use...
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Fracture of the rib cage - ways to treat it without surgery
A rib cage fracture is a fracture of one of the chest bones due to a strong blow to the ribs. Rib fractures are among the most common injuries to the rib cage, and treating a rib fracture rarely requires surgery. Rib cage fracture often affects athletes who are exposed to numerous direct impacts on the chest wall. It is rare in children due to its flexibility...
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kneecap fracture; From diagnosis to treatment
A knee patella fracture is an injury to the patella bone located in front of the knee joint. It is one of the fractures that must be treated quickly and with caution because of its effects on a person’s lifestyle. The knee joint is one of the largest joints in the body. It connects two bones: the femur from above with the tibia, which consists of the tibia and fibula from below, and the femur...
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Clavicle fracture; The main symptoms and methods of treatment
A clavicle bone fracture is a common fracture that occurs at all ages, especially in children. It is often treated conservatively, and a severe fracture may require surgical stabilization. A clavicle bone fracture causes pain and swelling at the site of the injury, and the affected person can often see bone deformity, especially soon after...
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wrist fracture, how to diagnose it, and methods of treatment
A fracture of the hand joint is a fracture of one of the wrist bones located within the joint, or it may be fractures of the ulna or radius, which are common fractures and cause pain in the joints or bones. Wrist fracture is one of the common fractures in childhood due to falling on the hand while it is extended backward, causing a fracture of the hand when…
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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…