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… will open up the gum tissue over the tooth and take out any bone that is covering the tooth. The dentist will separate the tissue that connects the tooth to the bone. Then the dentist will remove the tooth. The tooth may … teeth, such as infection, damage to other teeth and bone, or a cyst . One or more of your wisdom teeth may come …
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… you to resume normal daily activities. Laminectomy removes bone (parts of the vertebrae) and/or thickened tissue that … function) and relieve your pain. It can also help keep the bones from moving into positions that squeeze the spinal … if an area of the spine is unstable. This means that the bones of the spine (vertebrae) move too much or don't move …
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… A baby's skull is not just one bowl-shaped piece of bone. It is made up of five thin, bony plates that are held … grows. Over time, the sutures harden and close the skull bones together. When a baby has craniosynostosis, one or … the better the results. The surgeon removes strips of bone in the skull to create artificial sutures. This surgery …
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… the nose or ears. Infection of the nose, sinuses, or facial bones. A change in or loss of sense of smell. How is it … doctor may treat a simple fracture by straightening the bone or cartilage in your nose, if it is crooked. Splints or … more complicated fracture. Your doctor may need to move the bone or cartilage back into place. Splints or nasal packing …
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… is because the meniscus is the cushion between the thigh bone and the shin bone. Without that cushion, there is more wear and tear on the bones. Citations Abram SGF, et al. (2020). …
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… The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. The calf muscle is actually two muscles, the … of tendinopathy. X-rays . These are used to check the heel bone. MRI scan . It may be used to check the tendon for … or a tendon tear. An MRI is also used to evaluate the heel bone. How are Achilles tendon problems treated? Treatment …
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… and twist your arm. The shoulder is a joint with three main bones: the upper arm bone (humerus), the collarbone (clavicle), and the shoulder blade (scapula). These …
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… sac that serves as a cushion between the tendons and the bones. Impingement. This means that a tendon is squeezed or rubbed against bone. Calcium buildup in the tendons. The buildup can cause … areas or activities. You may have an X-ray to check the bones in the shoulder. If needed, the doctor may order more …
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… vitamin D and calcium. This can cause weakening of your bones ( low bone density ). Constipation, Age 12 and … vitamin D and calcium. This can cause weakening of your bones ( low bone density ). …
