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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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Types of knee braces: the 6 best options currently available
Types of knee braces have gained great popularity in the recent period as an alternative to knee replacement surgery, which suffers from many medical problems, as medical knee braces work similar to a waist corset. What are knee braces? Knee braces are devices worn by people who suffer from pain or discomfort in their knees,…
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Ankle replacement surgery and everything related to it
Ankle joint replacement surgery is one of the most important operations performed to treat foot arthritis in its final stages, as sometimes the only option is to replace the joint after all conservative treatments have failed. What is the procedure for replacing the ankle joint? Total joint replacement, also called ankle arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which tissue damaged by…
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Endoscopic treatment of herniated disc
Arthroscopic treatment of a herniated disc is one of the most innovative surgical techniques of the past decade, which pinpoints the root source of the pain causing back and leg problems. Arthroscopic treatment of a herniated disc A herniated disc, also known as a disc, is a relatively common condition in which the nucleus pulposus is displaced from the space between the vertebrae, causing pressure on the spinal canal. It can occur…
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Robotic hip replacement surgery
Robotic hip replacement surgery is one of the most interesting operations in joint replacement surgery, due to the satisfactory results it achieves as it combines the surgeon’s experience with the endless precision of the robot. What is the robotic hip replacement procedure? Hip replacement surgery is a major surgery, yet more than 95% people who have had the surgery experience relief from their pain…
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Stiff Fingers Treatment Whatever Its Causes
Treating finger joint stiffness is important to improve the patient's life and daily functions. We will learn about the most prominent treatments used, as treatment varies from one patient to another depending on the case. Choosing the optimal treatment for stiff fingers depends on several factors such as the cause of the stiffness, the patient’s age, health condition, the severity of the symptoms, and the extent of its impact on the patient’s life and activities. It may cause diseases...
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Arthritis Injection: Types of Joint Injections
Injections for arthritis are many and varied, the most famous of which are steroid injections. All of these injections are given intra-articularly, except for antibiotics, which are given intravenously. What do you know about those injections? Arthritis injections are very helpful in relieving pain and reducing joint swelling. The patient cannot take these injections himself, but the doctor injects them into the affected joint with the use of drugs...
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Bone protrusion in the foot, symptoms and treatment
Bone prominence in the foot is one of the very common foot disorders, which gets worse, causing pain and deformity of the foot. Treatment options vary from alleviating symptoms to surgery. What is a bony prominence in the foot? A bony prominence in the foot, also called hallux valgus, or what is medically known as a bunion, is a bump that forms on the lateral side of the foot...
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Ganglion cyst of the hand, symptoms and treatment
A ganglion cyst in the hand is a round mass filled with fluid. It can cause pain and difficulty in some movements depending on its size and location. Treatment varies from observation to surgery. What is a ganglion cyst in the hand? The extent of interaction of the hand and wrist depends on the integrity of the bones, joints, and related ligaments and tendons, as any injury can affect…
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Hand and Wrist Joints
Hand and wrist joint specialization includes the following: