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Medications
… types of organ transplants (such as cornea, pancreas) or bone marrow transplant. It may also be used for other conditions … types of organ transplants (such as cornea, pancreas) or bone marrow transplant. It may also be used for other …
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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 … after the injury heals. You may need surgery if the bone fragment is large and widely separated from the rest of the bone. Surgery may also be done if a tendon or ligament is …
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… treatment with steroid medicine will put you at risk for bone thinning (osteoporosis). This is because steroid … takes in calcium, which is important in building strong bones. Your doctor may recommend a bone density test to see if you need medicine to prevent …
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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 jaw-related malocclusion are … general anesthesia. Recovery takes several weeks. While the bone slowly heals, the jaw is held in place with wires or …
Medications
… unusual weakness). Tenofovir may increase the risk of bone loss. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with … D to reduce this side effect. If you are at risk for bone loss, your doctor may monitor your bone mineral density. Tell your doctor right away if any of …
Medications
… Uses This medication is used to treat a certain type of bone disease (Paget's disease) that causes abnormal and weak bones. Zoledronic acid is also used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in men and in women after menopause …
Medications
… reduce this side effect. Tenofovir may increase the risk of bone loss. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with … D to reduce this side effect. If you are at risk for bone loss, your doctor may monitor your bone mineral density. Tell your doctor right away if any of …
Medical tests
… Find problems in the knee joint , such as arthritis , bone tumours, or infection, or damaged cartilage, meniscus , … out if a knee arthroscopy is needed. MRI may also find a bone fracture when X-rays and other tests do not give a … is done more commonly than other tests to check for certain bone and joint problems. How To Prepare In general, there's …
Medications
… is used to treat high blood calcium levels and certain bone problems (bone metastases/lesions) that may occur with some types of cancer. It is also used to treat a certain type of bone disease (Paget's disease) that causes abnormal and weak …
