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… of the most important. The body needs it to build and fix bones and teeth, help nerves work, make muscles squeeze … to work. Almost all of the calcium in the body is stored in bone. The rest is found in the blood. Normally the level of … When blood calcium levels get low ( hypocalcemia ), the bones release calcium to bring it back to a good blood …
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… Joint replacement involves surgery to replace the ends of bones in a damaged joint. This surgery creates new joint … surgery, the ends of the damaged thigh and lower leg (shin) bones and usually the kneecap are capped with artificial … usually secure parts of the knee joint components to the bones with cement. Doctors are working on ways to replace …
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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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… the nose and directs airflow. The septum is made of thin bone in the back and cartilage in the front. A deviated septum means that the cartilage or bone isn't straight. A crooked septum can make it hard to … an incision to separate the mucosa from the cartilage and bone. The doctor trims or straightens the bent cartilage and …
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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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… size of the aneurysm. Tests can include ultrasound, a CT scan , or an MRI . How is a leg aneurysm treated? A small … size of the aneurysm. Tests can include ultrasound, a CT scan , or an MRI . How is a leg aneurysm treated? A small …
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… fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical activity using …
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… Imaging tests, such as an abdominal ultrasound , a CT scan , or an MRI . Testing can help the doctor rule out … Imaging tests, such as an abdominal ultrasound , a CT scan , or an MRI . Testing can help the doctor rule out …
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… as blood tests, X-rays, and other imaging tests, like a CT scan or an MRI. You may see a lot of tubes and wires … as blood tests, X-rays, and other imaging tests, like a CT scan or an MRI. You may see a lot of tubes and wires …
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… a person's work history and doing a chest X-ray or CT scan. Lung function tests may be used to determine how badly … a person's work history and doing a chest X-ray or CT scan. Lung function tests may be used to determine how badly …
