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… the back of the ankle (Achilles tendon lengthening or heel cord lengthening). This surgery helps a child walk with a … ). Dislocated or irregularly functioning joints. A spinal deformity that is not improving with other treatment. … ). Dislocated or irregularly functioning joints. A spinal deformity that is not improving with other treatment. …
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… like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) or spinal cord stimulation. Chronic Pain … like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) or spinal cord stimulation. Chronic Pain …
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… the legs. People taking this medication may bleed near the spinal cord after certain spinal procedures. Bleeding in this area … hemophilia, thrombocytopenia) liver disease recent major injury/surgery stroke a certain clotting disorder …
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… you need it. Then, when you are faced with an emergency or injury, you will know what to do. Your confidence in dealing … like bleeding or shock first. If you think the person has a spinal injury, do not move him or her unless the danger is … resuscitation) is pushing down on a person's chest and breathing into his or her mouth. It is used in emergencies …
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… chance of getting a very serious (possibly fatal) brain/spinal cord infection (meningitis). Get medical help right away if … of this condition (such as difficulty swallowing, trouble breathing). Eculizumab is also used to treat a certain …
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… contractions. There's also a chance that the umbilical cord will twist or get damaged. If your baby turns, your … risks include: Twisting or squeezing of the umbilical cord . This can reduce blood flow and oxygen to your baby. … (2000, reaffirmed 2012). External cephalic version. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 13. Obstetrics and Gynecology , 95(2): …
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… caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). It works by helping to relax the muscles. How To …
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… due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. This medication is also used to treat pain in people …
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… it hard for a child to control movement. It's caused by injury to the brain. Usually this injury happens before … It's done to increase range of motion. Surgery to treat spinal curves ( scoliosis ) or to prevent or treat hip … medicines directly into the fluid surrounding the spinal cord. Learn more Orthopedic Surgery for Cerebral Palsy …
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… the legs. People taking this medication may bleed near the spinal cord after certain spinal procedures. Bleeding in this area … in the brain) stroke artificial heart valves recent major injury/surgery blood disorders (such as anemia, hemophilia, …