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… eye syndrome? Dry eye syndrome is a problem involving your tears. Your eyes need tears to stay clean and healthy. Tears are made by glands behind your upper eyelid. Every …
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… injuries are: Achilles tendinopathy. This refers to tiny tears (microtears) in the tissue in and around the tendon. These tears are caused by overuse. This is often called Achilles …
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… away. What causes it? Retinal detachment is caused by: Tears or holes in the retina. A tear in the retina is the most common cause of retinal detachment. These tears can happen when fluids collect under the retina. Tears can also be caused by posterior vitreous detachment …
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… weeks of the injury. footnote 1 But repairs of very large tears aren't always successful. Rotator cuff surgery to … and American Academy of Pediatrics (2010). Rotator cuff tears. In JF Sarwark, ed., Essentials of Musculoskeletal … and American Academy of Pediatrics (2010). Rotator cuff tears. In JF Sarwark, ed., Essentials of Musculoskeletal …
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… your eyes to become dry and irritated. And they can prevent tears from draining normally, so tears may run down your cheeks. This tearing can also be a … your eyes to become dry and irritated. And they can prevent tears from draining normally, so tears may run down your …
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… such as a small tear, to severe, such as when the ligament tears completely or when the ligament and part of the bone … Being female. Females have a higher risk of non-contact ACL tears. These are injuries that did not involve a blow to the … to keep doing any activity. An ACL injury can cause partial tears of the ligament or a complete tear (rupture). It can …
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… so hard on the retina—a process called traction—that it tears the retina. The tear then allows fluid to collect … so hard on the retina—a process called traction—that it tears the retina. The tear then allows fluid to collect …
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… capsule, ligaments, or cartilage. Problems could include tears, arthritis, or disease. For example, this test may be used to help find problems such as rotator cuff tears. It may find problems with the bones of the joint. … capsule, ligaments, or cartilage. Problems could include tears, arthritis, or disease. For example, this test may be …
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… ). Calcium buildup in the tendons. Partial or complete tears of the rotator cuff tendons . Partial tears are common when the rotator cuff is already damaged or … a well-designed physical rehabilitation program. Sudden tears, such as from a major sports injury or car crash, …
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… before inserting an epidural or before making an incision ( episiotomy ) that widens the vaginal opening for the birth. … anus ( perineum ) if it tore or if you had an incision ( episiotomy ). Remove the small tube in your back if you had … at the pushing stage and needs to be delivered quickly. Episiotomy widens the perineum with an incision. This is …
