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… does a physical examination. You may have tests, like a CT scan of the head or an MRI . These tests check for damage to … the doctor may want to do tests. The tests include a CT scan of the head or an MRI to check for brain damage and … Angiogram of the Head and Neck Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Head and Face Doppler Ultrasound Echocardiogram …
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… pad. The pad will be placed (open end up) under the ankle bone to help keep fluid out of the hollow place under your ankle bone. Roll up the elastic bandage if it isn't already. Hold … arch in a figure-eight pattern. When you get to the ankle bone, wrap the bandage around the felt piece so it stays in …
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… body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium . Calcium keeps your bones and muscles healthy and strong. If your muscles don't … life, you are more likely to have thin and brittle bones ( osteoporosis ) in your later years. Children who … levels of calcium or phosphate . Have osteoporosis or low bone density . Had a broken bone after a fall from standing, …
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… the tooth that you can see to the roots that are in the jawbone. Damage caused by tooth decay is the most common reason … tooth socket after the extraction. The clot protects the bone during healing. If that blood clot gets loose or comes … of the socket, you may have a dry socket, which exposes the bone. A dry socket may last for several days and can cause …
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… role in this. For example, people whose ancestors are from Scandinavia or Northern Europe are more likely to have this … steroid medicine will put you at risk for problems such as bone thinning ( osteoporosis ). Your doctor may recommend … taking calcium and Vitamin D. Calcium can help prevent bone thinning. Vitamin D helps your body absorb the calcium. …
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… your specific health needs. Uses Denosumab is used to treat bone problems that may occur in people with multiple myeloma or in people with cancer that has spread to the bones. It is also used to treat high blood calcium levels … to treat a certain disease called giant cell tumor of the bone, if they cannot use surgery to treat the disease. How …
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… Information Overview Impingement occurs when inflammation, bone spurs, or fluid buildup causes a rotator cuff tendon to be squeezed and rub against a bone. Every time you raise your arm above your head, the … shoulder muscle ( deltoid ) on the head of the upper arm bone. This can lead to further damage to the rotator cuff …
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… and movement enough. Subacromial smoothing involves shaving bone or removing growths on the upper point of the shoulder … the joint . The surgeon may also remove small amounts of bone from the underside of the acromion and the … tools are then inserted through the incision to shave the bone or remove growths. This type of surgery is more common …
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… from its normal position. (The radius is one of two long bones in the lower arm, or forearm .) The ligament that supports the radial bone then slips into the elbow joint. When this happens, the radial bone can't move back into its normal place. The radius …
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… Broken Collarbone On this page: What is the collarbone (clavicle)? The collarbone (clavicle) is one of the main bones of the shoulder …
