Diseases of the musculoskeletal system

Osteoarthritis - how it occurs and the most important methods of treatment

Bone sclerosis - how it occurs and the most important methods of treatment

Osteosclerosis is a rare disease that occurs due to an increase in bone density, which leads to stiffness and hardening of the bone. Symptoms vary according to the type of sclerosis. Hearing impairment may occur due to sclerosis of the middle ear. Osteosclerosis is an acquired or hereditary disease in which bone density increases, and it is also called marble bone disease.

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Abdominal muscle tear and how to distinguish it from a hernia

Abdominal muscle tear and how to distinguish it from a hernia

Rupture of the abdominal muscles is the occurrence of excessive stretching of the muscle fibers as a result of sudden movements and muscle strain, which makes them unable to resist, so they tear and severe pain similar to hernia pain occurs. The danger of muscle tear in the abdomen is that it increases the risk of hernias. Learn with us about abdominal muscle tear, its causes and treatment. A glimpse at the tearing of the abdominal muscles The tearing of the abdominal muscles...

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Leg muscle spasm and ways to prevent it

Leg muscle spasm and ways to prevent it

Leg muscle spasm is a very common condition in which sudden, involuntary muscle contractions occur that last for seconds or minutes, and they occur frequently during sleep, which can worry a person and affect his quality of life. Leg cramps are more common in the elderly and pregnant women. Let us learn together about leg muscle spasm and ways to prevent it. An overview of leg muscle spasm Leg muscle spasm...

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Causes of lower back pain, treatment, and ways to prevent it

Causes of lower back pain, treatment, and ways to prevent it

Low back pain is a very common symptom that occurs as a result of damage to the muscles and tendons of the back and may result from serious diseases such as a herniated disc, which causes difficulty walking and performing daily activities. Almost everyone experiences lower back pain at some point in their life as a result of the lower back being exposed to a lot of movement and stress. Learn with us about lower back pain, its causes...

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Rupture of ligaments; Its types and how to deal with it

Ligaments rupture is one of the musculoskeletal system injuries that many sports practitioners face. It can occur in different parts of the body, and some types of it may require surgery. Ligaments are strong and flexible bands that are found in all joints in the body. They are fibrous connective tissues of the body, soft and elastic tissues that connect bones to each other, and help…

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All you need to know about slipped back vertebrae

Spondylolisthesis of various types and degrees

Sliding of the back vertebrae is the movement of one of the vertebrae of the spine forward or backward and is common at the bottom of the spine in the lumbar vertebrae, knowing that it differs from a herniated disc. Slipping can occur in any vertebrae of the spine; Sliding of the cervical vertebrae may occur, but it is considered rare. On the other hand, lumbar vertebrae, especially with its degenerative type, is considered to be slipping.

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Thumb tendinitis (de Quervain's syndrome)

De Quervain's thumb tendinitis is a painful inflammatory condition of the tendons on the side of the wrist. Treatment options for it include conservative management and surgical treatment for pain relief. What is thumb tendonitis? Tendons are a band of fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones, as they help in carrying out daily activities such as running and jumping. These tendons are covered by a protective sheath that produces fluid…

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Bone tuberculosis article

All about tuberculosis in the bones

Tuberculosis of the bones is relatively rare. However, it is necessary to diagnose it early, although it is difficult in the early stages to avoid the serious complications that it causes if it is not treated. What is tuberculosis of bones? Tuberculosis is a highly contagious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It usually affects the lungs but can also attack other organs of the body…

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All you need to know about osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative arthritis, is one of the most common bone diseases and is associated with mild symptoms at first, but neglecting the condition and delaying treatment may lead to bad consequences such as fractures and osteoporosis. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that affects joints and bones, meaning that cartilage, bone tissue…

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All about ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare type of arthritis that causes chronic pain and stiffness in the spine and peripheral joints, and requires early treatment to prevent deformities from developing over time. What is ankylosing spondylosis? Ankylosing spondylitis, ankylosing spondylitis, or ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease, a form of arthritis that primarily affects…

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