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… (acute) injury An acute injury may occur from a direct blow, a penetrating injury, or a fall. It can also happen if … of the bursa. It causes swelling and tenderness of the back of the heel and ankle. Pain usually gets worse while … brace, splint, or cast), a special shoe (orthotic device), physiotherapy, or medicine. In some cases, surgery is …
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… safe during sleep? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night and for naps) Babies should always … firm mattress, a tight-fitting sheet and no bumper pads, pillows, heavy blankets or toys. Ensure the crib, cradle or … alone on a soft mattress, couch, chair, air mattress, pillow, sheepskin, duvet or quilt, or waterbed. To prevent a …
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… stairs or a curb (see instructions for curbs and stairs below). When you go back down, step with your weak or injured leg first. … Hip Fracture Osteoarthritis Paget's Disease of Bone Physiotherapy Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… doctor recommends a special treatment, such as radiation or physiotherapy. General questions What is the name of the … location)? How is the treatment done? Is the treatment painful? Will the treatment be done only once or will it be … doctor recommends a special treatment, such as radiation or physiotherapy. General questions What is the name of the …
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… Overview Spinal and epidural anesthesia are ways to block pain from an entire region of the body. A doctor with … around it. You may get this medicine for a procedure on the lower part of your body. One example is a surgery on your … need to sit up and curl your body forward to round your low back. Or you'll lie on your side and curl your knees up to …
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… Expect After surgery, medicines are prescribed to relieve pain and reduce swelling. You can start physiotherapy within 48 hours to maintain movement and … to relieve pain and reduce swelling. You can start physiotherapy within 48 hours to maintain movement and …
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… Information Surgery Overview Kyphoplasty is done to relieve pain from compression fractures of the spine. The procedure … to make you sleep. The doctor makes a small cut in your back. Then the doctor puts a balloon device into a vertebra. … with other treatments you might have. Low Back Pain Current as of: November 9, 2022 …
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… and legs on both sides of the body. Their eyes may roll back. They may stop breathing for a few seconds. They might … of red or purple spots or bruising Does your child have pain? Yes Pain No Pain How bad is the pain on a scale of 0 … by a degree or more and still be considered normal. If a low body temperature is the only symptom, it’s usually not …
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… the shoes you wear ( shoe dermatitis ). Red, swollen, and painful skin around a toenail: You may have an ingrown nail … your heel may be caused by plantar fasciitis . Pain in the back of your heel and ankle may be caused by Achilles … If a cast, splint, or brace is causing the problem, follow the instructions you got about how to loosen it. Yes …
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… work-related tasks, or home projects. The upper and lower bones of the knee are separated by two discs ( menisci … A popliteal (or Baker's) cyst . This causes swelling in the back of the knee. Infection in the skin ( cellulitis ), … problem or injury may include first aid, rest, bracing, physiotherapy, and medicine. In some cases, surgery is …
