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… it hard for a child to control movement. It's caused by injury to the brain. Usually this injury happens before … by CP. Problems with sensations. Some people with CP feel pain even when touched lightly. Even everyday activities, … main surgery choices are: Orthopedic surgery (for muscles, tendons, and joints). It's done to increase range of motion. …
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… first get your cast A cast protects a broken bone or other injury. Most casts are made of fibreglass, but plaster casts … because of swelling. Swelling can slow healing and cause pain. Too much swelling inside the cast can cause pressure … better as expected. Arm Injuries Elbow Injuries Leg Injuries Shoulder Problems and Injuries …
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… Head Injuries in Children: Problems to Watch For Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Head Injury, Age 4 and Older … Limb Pain and Chronic Pain Pinched Nerve In or Near the Elbow Post-Polio Syndrome Pregnancy and Epilepsy Pregnancy: … Alcohol Problems: How to Stop Drinking Bipolar Disorder: Preventing Manic Episodes Depression: Dealing With Medicine …
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… the wrist and supplies feeling to the hand (median nerve). Tendon release, which may be used to treat abnormal bending of fingers (flexion contractures). Tendon repair, which may be used to repair or reattach a … (removal of inflamed tissue or synovium), which can ease pain. It is often combined with other surgical procedures. …
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… Try home treatment or physiotherapy to see if your knee pain goes away. Key points to remember If your doctor thinks … meniscus, it should be done as soon as possible after the injury. FAQs What is a meniscus tear? A meniscus tear is a … and where it is. It also shows ligaments, cartilage, and tendons. MRIs of the knee are helpful to identify a meniscus …
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… Information Acetaminophen Antihistamines Aspirin for Pain, Fever, and Inflammation Cancer Pain Decongestants … Relieving a Cough Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) Tick Bites Current as of: …
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… Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Preventing Another Heart Attack Life After a Heart Attack … when to call for help. Symptoms of angina include chest pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest. Some … forming a clot around it. The clot can block the artery , preventing the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart. This …
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… burns extend through the skin to injure muscle, ligaments , tendons , nerves, blood vessels, and bones. These burns … the area? Yes Healing burn is pulling the skin tight or preventing normal movement No Healing burn is pulling the … make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards …
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… These nerves control your sense of touch, how you feel pain and temperature, and your muscle strength. Most of the … quit smoking. It's also a good idea to take care to avoid injury. When your feet or legs feel numb, it's easier to … your body that can feel temperature normally, such as your elbow. Check your feet every day (or have someone else check …
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… If your bone does not heal well, you can have long-term pain, stiffness, or arthritis in your wrist. What causes it? … to prevent possible problems with healing. Right after the injury, you may wear a splint because your wrist is too … The cast may enclose your thumb and may extend above your elbow. Some people only need to wear a cast for 6 weeks, …
