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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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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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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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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 replacement surgery and everything you need to know about it
Elbow joint replacement surgery has become a safe solution for many patients who suffer from joint problems in their final stages, as joint replacement surgery remains the last solution. What is the elbow joint replacement procedure? In the process of replacing the elbow joint, which is sometimes called elbow arthroplasty, the damaged part of the humerus and ulna bones is removed and the cartilage tissue is replaced...
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The Best Ointment for Arthritis You Can Use
With many patients turning to topical analgesics to overcome the side effects of systemic analgesics, many are wondering about the best ointment for arthritis. Here are the most important types... What is the best ointment for arthritis? A question asked by many patients who suffer from joint inflammation and pain. Side effects resulting from chronic use of systemic analgesics are one of the problems these patients face and hinder the continuation of...
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Treatment of Bone Pain With Simple and Available Ways
Treating bone pain is very necessary for everyone who suffers from it, due to the severe and unbearable pain it causes. Therefore, one must seek to know the different treatment methods, whether with medications or alternative medicine. Treatment of bone pain is one of the important and necessary things for every patient who suffers from it. Bone pain is deeper, more severe, and more intense than bone pain...
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The 9 best plants for treating joint stiffness with herbs
Treating joint stiffness with herbs has recently received the attention of researchers, despite the use of different types of herbs throughout history in treating stiff joints and managing pain. What is the herbal treatment for joint stiffness? It is an alternative treatment that uses herbs, seeds, or materials extracted from them in several ways with the aim of relieving joint, bone and muscle pain and facilitating…
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New in the treatment of osteosarcoma
What's new in the treatment of osteosarcoma? Much research on osteosarcoma is now being conducted at many medical centers, university hospitals and other institutions around the world. What's new in understanding osteosarcoma cells Researchers are learning more about what makes osteosarcoma cells different from normal bone cells. Knowing more about changes in cells may...
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A new discovery in bone cancer surgery
Laser beam provides a new way to treat bone cancer. Among the many ways to treat cancer, surgery is considered the oldest and most successful in treating cancer. Even with the advent of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and many experimental treatments such as bacteria that seek to destroy cancer cells, cancers, more often than not, simply need to be removed from…
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Methods of treating frozen shoulder disease; Symptoms and causes
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a painful inflammatory condition in which the shoulder becomes stiff. Treatment options aim to control pain and restore strength to the shoulder joint. What is frozen shoulder disease? The shoulder joint, called the “ball and socket” joint, consists of three bones: The upper part of the humerus, which forms the ball, moves within the socket consisting of…
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Thumb tendinitis (de Quervain's syndrome)
De Quervain's tendinitis of the hallux is a painful inflammatory condition caused by the tendons on the side of the wrist. Treatment options include conservative management and surgical treatment to relieve the pain. What is thumb tendonitis? Tendons are a band of fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones and helps in performing daily activities such as running and jumping. These tendons are covered by a protective sheath that produces a fluid...
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Shoulder calcification disease, symptoms and treatment
Shoulder calcification is an acute or chronic painful condition caused by the presence of calcified deposits in the rotator cuff. It is treated with medications, physical therapy, and in some cases, surgical treatment. What is shoulder calcification? The rotator cuff consists of several tendons that connect the muscles around the shoulder to the upper arm (humerus), which helps stabilize the shoulder joint and move the arm within the range...