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… implant. The stem is set down into the core of the thigh bone (femur). It is firmly fixed in the femur in one of three ways: Cemented to the bone. Uncemented. This kind of stem has a porous coating that the bone grows into. Hybrid. This kind of stem uses a …
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… body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium . Calcium keeps your bones and muscles—including your heart—healthy and strong. … life have an increased chance of having thin and brittle bones ( osteoporosis ) in their later years. Thin and brittle bones break easily and can lead to serious injuries. This is …
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… into nearby lymph nodes before going to the liver, lungs, bone, or brain, or to skin in another part of the body. When … your belly. Ongoing (chronic) cough or shortness of breath. Bone pain or fractures. Headaches. Seizures. Related … into nearby lymph nodes before going to the liver, lungs, bone, or brain, or to skin in another part of the body. When …
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… in loose tissue material in the joint (chondrolysis). Bone death (osteonecrosis). Stress fractures (hairline crack in the bone that develops gradually in response to repeated injury … in loose tissue material in the joint (chondrolysis). Bone death (osteonecrosis). Stress fractures (hairline crack …
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… your belly to create pictures on a screen. A gallbladder scan. Your doctor may do this if your ultrasound didn't show … Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) HIDA Scan Treatment Overview If you don't have symptoms, you … your belly to create pictures on a screen. A gallbladder scan. Your doctor may do this if your ultrasound didn't show …
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… vessels that carry blood to certain organs, muscles, and bones. This causes mild to severe pain. The pain can last … part of the body. But the most common areas include the: Bones of the spine. Bones in the arms and legs. Chest. Abdomen. Treatment …
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… pressure tests, blood glucose tests, cholesterol tests, bone density tests, body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio … It focuses on how healthy, strong and safe your heart, bones, muscles, joints and lungs are. Tertiary prevention … activities to keep your body healthy: Activities for strong bones and muscles Activities for safe and healthy joints and …
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… around the tendons to swell (tenosynovitis). Broken wrist bones, dislocated bones, new bone growth from healing bones, or bone spurs. These can …
Medications
… Risedronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break (fracture) more easily. … for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk …
Medications
… if any of the following serious symptoms occur or worsen: bone pain numbness/tingling/weakness of the arms/legs blood … mental/mood changes (such as depression) new/worsening bone pain broken bones This medication may rarely make your blood sugar rise, …
