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… valve is very tight and narrow, it's called mitral valve stenosis. In both of these cases, blood does not flow … heart problem (secondary regurgitation). Mitral valve stenosis Surgery for mitral valve stenosis might be recommended if: footnote 1 Symptoms are …
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… This could be a decision for you if you have carotid artery stenosis but have not had a stroke or TIA . If you have … is not for you. Key points to remember Narrowing (stenosis) in a carotid artery increases your risk of stroke, … what feels right for you. FAQs How does carotid artery stenosis raise your risk of stroke? Carotid artery stenosis …
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… to peripheral arterial disease. These problems include: Spinal stenosis . Tendinitis . Stress fractures . Arthritis . Nerve … to peripheral arterial disease. These problems include: Spinal stenosis . Tendinitis . Stress fractures . Arthritis …
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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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… are divided into regions : cervical (C), thoracic (T), lumbar (L), sacrum (S), and coccyx. Within each region, each … the area of the last thoracic and first, second, and third lumbar vertebrae (T12, L1, L2, L3 region). Knee extension. … pressure on a nerve root at the second, third, or fourth lumbar vertebrae (L2, L3, or L4 region). Ankle dorsiflexion. …
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… four valves. A valve may not be able to open well enough (stenosis) or close well enough (regurgitation). Heart valve … diseases include: Aortic valve regurgitation . Aortic valve stenosis . Mitral valve regurgitation . Mitral valve stenosis . Tricuspid valve stenosis . Tricuspid valve …
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… urine tests, a liver biopsy , a CT scan of the head, and a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). How is Reye syndrome treated? Reye syndrome is … urine tests, a liver biopsy , a CT scan of the head, and a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). How is Reye syndrome treated? …
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… Pain Physiotherapy for Knee Arthritis Physiotherapy for Spinal Stenosis Physiotherapy for Temporomandibular Disorders … Goals Shellie's Story: Finding Time for Physical Activity Spinal Cord Injury: Flexibility Exercises Sports Hernia …
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… . A fracture or dislocation of the spine. It can cause a spinal cord injury that may lead to lifelong paralysis. It's … ankylosing spondylitis , osteoarthritis , osteoporosis , spinal stenosis , and Paget's disease . They are most common in …
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… Pain: Should I Have an MRI? Low Back Pain: Should I Have Spinal Manipulation? Low Back Pain: Should I Try Epidural Steroid Shots? Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery? Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Meniscus Tear: Should I …
