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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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Muscle stiffness: causes, treatment and prevention methods
Muscle stiffness is a common condition characterized by muscle stiffness as a result of stress, which leads to difficulty moving them and may be accompanied by pain that hinders the patient and prevents him from practicing his daily activities. Muscle stiffness can be evidence that it is working well and getting stronger, but it may also be caused by diseases that require medical treatment. Let us learn about muscle stiffness, its causes, and methods of treatment.
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Symptoms of torn ankle ligaments and methods of prevention
Ankle ligament tear is a break in the ligaments that connect the bones in the ankle joint as a result of injuries, the most common of which is an ankle sprain, which leads to ankle instability resulting in difficulty walking. Ankle ligament rupture is one of the most serious forms of ankle sprain, as its danger lies in the possibility of developing osteoarthritis (osteoarthritis). Let us learn together about torn ankle ligaments, its causes...
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Torn ligaments in the hand: causes, symptoms and treatment methods
A tear in the hand ligaments is the stretching and cracking of the ligaments that connect the bones of the hand together, causing difficulty in moving the hand joints, increasing the risk of arthritis, and affecting the patient’s activity. Hand ligaments are among the ligaments most susceptible to tearing due to frequent use of the hands, and thus the possibility of injury is greater than the rest of the ligaments in the body. Learn with us about the causes of torn hand ligaments...
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Knee stiffness: causes, prevention and treatment methods
Knee stiffness is a common condition in which the movement of the knee joint is restricted as a result of several factors, such as arthritis, with increasing age, which affects the performance of daily activities and a person’s lifestyle. Knee stiffness affects all ages and genders, but it is common among the elderly and athletes who practice sports that require repetitive knee movements, in addition to those who suffer from inflammatory conditions in the…
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Neck stiffness and ways to prevent it
Neck stiffness is a very common condition characterized by difficulty moving the neck and head due to muscle strain. Stiffness may be a symptom of many serious diseases such as meningitis and tumors. Neck stiffness is caused by tension and inflammation of the muscles and tendons, which leads to stiffness. Learn with us about the causes of neck stiffness and ways to prevent it. An overview of neck stiffness Neck stiffness is the difficulty of moving the neck…
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Inflammation of the sciatic nerve (sciatica) and its risks
Inflammation of the sciatic nerve (sciatica) is irritation of the nerve as a result of its compression, which leads to feeling pain that spreads along the path of the nerve from the lower back to the legs, which restricts the patient’s movement. The danger of inflammation of the sciatic nerve lies in the possibility of chronic weakness in the leg muscles, causing foot drop. Let us learn together about inflammation of the sciatic nerve and its risks. What is it…
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Ankle swelling: Is it a serious problem?
Ankle swelling is a common condition characterized by swelling of the ankle joint caused by fluid accumulation around the tissues of the feet and ankle as a result of many causes, such as trauma, which leads to difficulty walking. Ankle swelling may result from some diseases, such as heart failure and kidney failure, which calls for concern and the need to treat the cause of the swelling. So what is ankle swelling? Is it a serious problem? what…
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Neck spasm: its causes and how to treat it
Neck spasm is a common condition characterized by sudden, involuntary and painful contractions of the neck muscles, making them stiff and difficult to move normally, which affects a person’s life and activities. Neck spasms are caused by prolonged poor posture and overuse of the neck muscles, and symptoms usually last from several minutes to several weeks. The importance of neck spasms lies in...
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Golfer's elbow: symptoms and treatment
Golfer's elbow is an inflammation of the tendons in the muscles that flex the wrist as a result of repetitive use, resulting in pain and discomfort that limits the patient's ability to bend their wrist. Golfer's elbow is a condition that can improve on its own over time by avoiding the activities that caused it, but in some cases it may require…
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The best methods for treating osteoporosis
Osteonecrosis is treated through conservative and surgical treatment with the aim of improving joint function and relieving pain, in addition to preventing bone damage that may lead to severe arthritis. Non-surgical treatment is useful when detecting the condition early by slowing down the progression of the condition, but most cases are detected late and therefore it is necessary to treat osteonecrosis...