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… to increase range of motion. Surgery to treat spinal curves ( scoliosis ) or to prevent or … directly into the fluid surrounding the spinal cord. Learn more Orthopedic Surgery for … to increase range of motion. Surgery to treat spinal curves ( scoliosis ) or to prevent or …
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… Surgery Overview Orthopedic surgery is used to … to sit and walk with a more normal posture. Tendon at the back of the ankle (Achilles tendon lengthening or heel cord …
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… subarachnoid hemorrhage. Computed tomography angiogram (CTA) scan. CTA is a more precise … the blood to produce images of blood vessels. Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). Similar to a CTA, …
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… warfarin to prevent stroke. Take a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) to prevent stroke. … low-cost. Newer anticoagulants, called direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), also lower the … people who have atrial fibrillation. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are newer. These …
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… may be done to relieve muscle tightness and spasticity when CP severely affects the legs. … Some children have less muscle tightness (spasticity) and are able to move their legs … may feel weaker and somewhat numb. Sometimes spasticity completely goes away. This surgery …
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… 28 weeks of pregnancy are called "extremely premature." If your infant is born this early, … likely will face some hard decisions. Your premature infant has a much greater chance … how far to continue treatment. Having a premature baby may be stressful and scary. To …
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… and young adults with disabilities such as cerebral palsy or Down syndrome need extra … people who live there. Related Information Cerebral Palsy Down Syndrome, Ages 13 to 21 … and young adults with disabilities such as cerebral palsy or Down syndrome need extra …
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… of Pain Elbow Problems, Non-Injury Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain Emergency … (CT) Scan of the Spine Creatine Kinase Test Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies Extremity …
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… sent. For example, with Parkinson's disease, nerve cells in the brain break down and can't … Kinase Test Electroencephalogram (EEG) Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies …
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… Stuck in a Child's Airway Oral Rehydration Solutions for Children Orchiopexy for … Stuck in a Child's Airway Oral Rehydration Solutions for Children Orchiopexy for …