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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 … joint can be replaced with man-made parts. But in the small joints of the hands and feet, it's common to join (fuse) the …
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… Pain in a Spinal Cord Injury On this page: Overview Related … pain Musculoskeletal pain occurs in the bones, joints, and muscles. The pain is usually made worse by … therapy). This focuses on your mental health and conditions such as stress and depression. These can happen …
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… Persons with mental health conditions Last updated October 1, 2023 1 in 5 Canadians … population and are at a higher risk for developing medical conditions, such as diabetes. Getting enough physical … safe with physical activity. … Persons with mental health conditions
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… Newborn Rashes and Skin Conditions On this page: What are the most common skin conditions in newborns? It's very common for newborns to … your baby's doctor at the next visit. Not all newborn skin conditions need to be treated with lotions and creams. You …
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… Living With a Spinal Cord Injury On this page: Overview Rehabilitation … your injury, possible side effects, and any other medical conditions you have. Anyone can use sensual exercises. You … include: Musculoskeletal pain. This occurs in the bones, joints, and muscles. Visceral pain. This occurs in the …
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Spinal Decompression for Neck Pain On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview Spinal decompression surgery reduces pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerve roots . Surgery is only done to …
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Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture) On this page: Test Overview Why … Results Test Overview A spinal tap (also called a lumbar puncture) is a procedure to collect and look at the fluid ( cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF ) that surrounds the brain and spinal
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… Classification of Spinal Cord Injuries On this page: Overview Overview Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can be classified based on … have) or on where the damage occurred. When a nerve in the spinal cord is injured, the nerve location and number are …
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… Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Arthrodesis) On this page: Surgery Overview … How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Lumbar spinal fusion is surgery to join, or fuse, two or more … is also called arthrodesis. There are different methods of spinal fusion. Bone is taken from elsewhere in your body or …