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… there is a small risk of an injury to your child's growing bone. Sometimes, especially if your child is almost done growing, it may be better to wait. Waiting for the bones to mature may reduce the risk of an injury to the growing bone. Treatment without surgery includes rehabilitation, …
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… Joint replacement involves surgery to replace the ends of bones in a damaged joint. This surgery creates new joint … knee replacement surgery, the ends of the damaged thigh and lower leg (shin) bones and usually the kneecap are capped … is placed, Removal of damaged cartilage and bone from the lower end of the femur and placement of the femoral …
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… and unprocessed meats. Calcium Important for healthy bones and teeth; helps muscles relax and contract; important … blood pressure. Milk and milk products; canned fish with bones (salmon, sardines); fortified tofu and fortified soy … in milk, meats, breads, and vegetables. Magnesium Found in bones; needed for making protein, muscle contraction, nerve …
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… two nasal passages. It supports the nose and directs airflow. The septum is made of thin bone in the back and cartilage in the front. A deviated … while it is healing. For example, you may be told not to blow your nose and to sneeze with your mouth open to avoid …
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… ligament or tendon to break off (avulse) a small piece of a bone that's attached to it. The ligament or tendon also may … that involves kicking, jumping, or having to speed up or slow down very quickly. What are the symptoms? You may feel a … that involves kicking, jumping, or having to speed up or slow down very quickly. What are the symptoms? You may feel a …
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… If it comes back in another part of the body—often the bones—it is still called prostate cancer because it started … at all. Having a hard time starting or stopping the flow of urine. Having to urinate often, especially at night. … in your urine or semen. Deep and frequent pain in your lower back, belly, hip, or pelvis. These symptoms also may …
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… relieve the pressure, your doctor may remove: Bony growths (bone spurs or osteophytes) and fibrous tissue that are … that pushes into the spinal canal. In some cases, after bone and disc material are removed, the affected bone ( vertebrae ) parts may be joined together ( spinal …
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… ("poor bite"). It restructures the jaw through cutting the bone and repositioning the bone segments. Adults who have … problems can include upper jaws that don't match with the lower jaws. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons or plastic … anesthesia. Recovery takes several weeks. While the bone slowly heals, the jaw is held in place with wires or plates …
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… problems. Your risk of harm from alcohol is: footnote 1 Low if you have 2 standard drinks or less per week . … problems. Your risk of harm from alcohol is: footnote 1 Low if you have 2 standard drinks or less per week . …
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… cells. These leukemia cells grow out of control in the bone marrow, crowding out normal blood-making cells. The … If you have been diagnosed with cancer, be sure to follow your doctor's instructions about calling when you have … you think you are having a problem with your medicine. Follow your doctor's instructions to relieve pain. Pain from …
