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… ACL with a graft . For an autograft, the surgeon uses tendon tissue from your own body. This can be done safely. Often, part of the patellar tendon at the front of the knee, or one or two of the hamstring tendons, is used for the autograft. Sometimes part of the …
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… fracture occurs when an injury causes a ligament or tendon to break off (avulse) a small piece of a bone that's attached to it. The ligament or tendon also may be damaged. This type of injury can happen … from the rest of the bone. Surgery may also be done if a tendon or ligament is badly detached. The length of time it …
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… usually not done when: The bag of waters (amniotic sac) has ruptured. The mother has a condition (such as a heart … Labour can start if the amniotic sac around the baby ruptures. (This is called premature rupture of the membranes, or PROM). Abruptio placenta, …
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… cases, an ectopic pregnancy is treated right away to avoid rupture and severe blood loss. Treatment may be medicine or … It may be light. As an ectopic pregnancy progresses or ruptures, other symptoms develop. They include: Sudden or … long. But an ectopic pregnancy can grow large enough to rupture the area and cause heavy bleeding, which is …
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… scar can break open during labour. This is called uterine rupture. Medicines used to induce labour may increase the risk of uterine rupture. When a VBAC labour has not started on its own, … scar can break open during labour. This is called uterine rupture. Medicines used to induce labour may increase the …
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… tendinopathy) happens when calcium builds up in the tendons . It's most common in the shoulders, often in the … it? Calcific tendinitis starts with calcium buildup in the tendons. What causes this isn't clear. But tissue tears and … Rotator Cuff Disorders Shoulder Problems and Injuries Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) Current as of: November …
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… in the inner part of the elbow from movement of muscles and tendons in the arm. But it isn't just a problem with the … involves the wrist. When the wrist moves, it affects the tendons that attach to the elbow. What causes it? Golfer's … The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and allow the tendon in the elbow to heal. Treatment usually starts with …
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… of mono can occur but are very rare. These include: A ruptured spleen. To reduce the risk for this problem, avoid … be the first sign of mono in a small number of people. A ruptured spleen requires immediate surgery. Airway … of mono can occur but are very rare. These include: A ruptured spleen. To reduce the risk for this problem, avoid …
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… Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Should I Have a Hysterectomy? Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery? ACL Injury: Should I Have …
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… or rubs on other bones or soft tissues such as ligaments, tendons, or nerves in the body. Common places for bone spurs … use. These bone spurs can then pinch the rotator cuff tendons. This can lead to rotator cuff disorder. Bone spurs … on other bones or tissues or are causing a muscle or tendon to rub, they can break that tissue down over time, …
