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… Hammer, Claw, and Mallet Toes On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What … the toes and the foot meet. They bend down at the middle joints and at the joints nearest the tip of the toes. This causes the toes to …
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… Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is avascular necrosis … and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Conditions Basics What is avascular necrosis …
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… but can include infection of: The discs (discitis). The spinal cord (usually an infection of the tissue covering the … abscess). One or more vertebrae (osteomyelitis). The facet joints , which may be the site of infectious arthritis. … abscess). One or more vertebrae (osteomyelitis). The facet joints , which may be the site of infectious arthritis. …
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… jawbone (mandible) is pulled apart from one or both of the joints connecting it to the base of the skull at the … important to look for signs of other injuries, such as a spinal injury , an eye injury , or an injury to the mouth, … out of breath but can still eat or talk. Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune system's ability …
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… Nursemaid's Elbow On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What … 6 months of age and 7 years. After age 3, children's joints and ligaments gradually grow stronger. This makes … 6 months of age and 7 years. After age 3, children's joints and ligaments gradually grow stronger. This makes …
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… for procedures on the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face. Spinal and epidural. These are shots of medicine near the spinal cord and the nerves that connect to it. They block … and how you respond to the medicines used. Some health conditions increase your chances of problems from …
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… for treatment, the infection may spread to the heart, the joints, the brain and spinal cord (nervous system), or sites on the skin. Heart … Severe headache and stiffness in the neck. Damage to the joints, nerves, and brain may develop months to years after …
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… spine also may be twisted. What kind of surgery can fix a spinal curve? The main type of surgery is a spinal fusion. The curved part of the backbone is … What are the risks of surgery? Risks of surgery to fix a spinal curve include: Problems that can happen with back …
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… if you think of yourself as "elderly" or you already have conditions such as arthritis or heart disease. Being more … Strengthening exercises also help protect knees and other joints. These exercises include resistance training , such … Lower the risk of some cancers. Lower the risk of: Hip and spinal fractures. Falling. Coronary artery disease. …
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… the tightness. What To Expect After orthopedic surgery: Joints that used to be stiff can move more easily. But the … function and is getting worse over time. Permanent stiff joints ( contracture ). Dislocated or irregularly functioning joints. A spinal deformity that is not improving with other treatment. …
