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… (say "VER-tuh-broh-plas-tee") is done to relieve pain from compression fractures of the spine. The doctor will make a … (say "VER-tuh-broh-plas-tee") is done to relieve pain from compression fractures of the spine. The doctor will make a …

Spondyloarthropathies

… cases, the affected joints in the spine fuse together, causing severe back stiffness. Other areas (such as the hips, … typically affects large joints, such as the knees, hips, ankles, and elbows. In children, the arthritis may begin … joints that are painful or swollen (typically the knees or ankles), inflammation of a part of the eye (iritis), and …

Osgood-Schlatter Disease

… the head. Your child bends the upper leg back and grabs the ankle with the hand. Then your child stretches the leg back. … leans forward from the hips, and reaches for the right ankle. Your child should not try to touch their forehead to … the head. Your child bends the upper leg back and grabs the ankle with the hand. Then your child stretches the leg back. …

Information on the fourth stage of labour

… for more warm blankets as you need them. Place an ice pack (wrapped in a towel) between your legs to decrease swelling …

Preventing Foot Cramps

… , and calcium . Toe, Foot, and Ankle Problems, Non-Injury Current as of: November … , and calcium . Toe, Foot, and Ankle Problems, Non-Injury Current as of: November …

Age-Related Foot Changes

… in your feet as you age. Feet tend to spread, possibly causing shoe size to change. Have your feet measured each time … risk of foot problems. Toe, Foot, and Ankle Problems, Non-Injury Current as of: November … risk of foot problems. Toe, Foot, and Ankle Problems, Non-Injury Current as of: November …

Blood Clots in the Leg Veins

… the knee. Distal leg veins are located in the calf and ankle. A person with a blood clot in a deep upper (proximal) … the knee. Distal leg veins are located in the calf and ankle. A person with a blood clot in a deep upper (proximal) …

Get started on expressing breastmilk

… pump with hand expression makes the most milk When using a breast pump, make sure you clean the pump pieces and … Pumps just use suction. You can make pumping work better by using hand expression as well as pumping and compressing … expression with a preterm baby If you have a preterm baby, using hand expression and a breast pump will help you make …

Abuse in Vulnerable Adults

Eye Injury First Aid for a Black Eye

Vertebroplasty