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… Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. Don't have surgery. Use rest, ice, medicine, wrist splints, and new ways to do … Citations American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2016). Management of carpal tunnel syndrome evidence-based clinical …
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… Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … Surgery can improve, but may not completely restore, the use of your hands. Dupuytren's disease sometimes comes back … to do daily activities—could make the surgery and your recovery harder. FAQs What is Dupuytren's disease? Dupuytren's …
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… Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … A cast, splint, brace, walking boot, or other device may be used to do this. Both immobilization and surgery are often … open or percutaneous surgery, and most problems go away over time. These complications included pain, delayed wound …
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… Making a Plan to Cut Back on Alcohol Use On this page: Overview Overview If you think you are … long-term goal, like lowering your blood pressure or losing weight. And set some short-term goals that will get you …
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… Low Back Pain: Should I Have an MRI? Decision Point You may want to have a … to remember An MRI is not a standard test for finding the cause of low back pain. A physical examination that includes … isn't a clear cause. But some common causes include injury, overuse or muscle strain, disc problems, or arthritis. No …
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… Umbilical Hernia: Should My Child Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … footnote 2 It mostly occurs in babies who have a low birth weight and those who were born early. Most of the time, a … . Snyder CL (2007). Current management of umbilical abnormalities and related anomalies. …
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… Exercises: Using a Manual Incentive Spirometer Actionset Overview An incentive spirometer is a hand-held device that … and lungs active if you can't get out of bed. How do you use an incentive spirometer? When you use an incentive spirometer, you'll breathe in air through a …
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… can write daily entries about your activity. Using a step counter or wearable device. Step counters or wearable … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of …
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… Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment for Substance Use Disorder On this page: Overview Overview If you have substance … Your doctor or counsellor will help you decide whether you should have inpatient or outpatient treatment. The choice …
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… ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … It's important to have surgery before your unstable knee causes other joint problems. If you are thinking about surgery … Risks and problems that can occur during rehab and recovery include: Loss of motion in the knee joint. Grating (or …
