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… Information Overview Surgery is more common on the larger joints, such as the hip and the knee. But if arthritis in the joints of the hands or feet is so bad that you can't do your …
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… Physiotherapy for Spinal Stenosis On this page: Treatment Overview Related … and your amount of pain. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Physiotherapy …
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… Arthritis: Shots for Knee Pain On this page: Overview Overview Shots, or injections, for arthritis knee pain can help you cope with the pain and be more … to just a few steroid shots in a year. Although these problems rarely happen, your doctor may mention them to you …
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… Wear properly-fitted protective equipment (like a helmet or knee pads) and proper footwear. Learn and use proper skills … gradually and keep your medical history or current medical conditions in mind. Avoid pushing yourself too hard. Spread … Sudden spurts of activity can put stress on your bones and joints. Dress properly for the weather and pay attention to …
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… Overuse Injuries On this page: Overview Overview … injury. Overuse injuries happen when you stress your joints, muscles, or other tissues without allowing them to … injury. Overuse injuries happen when you stress your joints, muscles, or other tissues without allowing them to …
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… Pressure Injuries On this page: Prevention When to … slow to heal. When pressure injuries do not heal properly, problems such as bone, blood, and skin infections can … special attention to bony areas such as the hips, elbows, knees, and heels. Also watch for pressure from sources such …
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… from one or both nostrils. This may be caused by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) draining from the brain into the nose … of a broken nose Most broken noses heal without problems. When problems occur, they can include: A change in … Pus or smelly drainage from the nose. Fever. Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune system's ability …
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… Eye Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … you having trouble seeing? This means you are having new problems reading ordinary print or seeing things at a … or other hard items to remove an object. Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune system's ability …