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… bone diseases, such as Paget's disease and ankylosing spondylitis , may soften the spinal bones or … bone diseases, such as Paget's disease and ankylosing spondylitis , may soften the spinal …
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… tasks and activities easier. Getting steroid injections. These are shots that are sometimes … tasks and activities easier. Getting steroid injections. These are shots that are sometimes … tasks and activities easier. Getting steroid injections. These are shots that are sometimes …
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… handle problems such as pressure injuries , urinary tract infections , and muscle … This doctor is in charge of your medical care. This is often a physiatrist (a doctor … times, and the catheter isn't permanent. An indwelling Foley catheter. If you can't use …
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… overuse, or aging. Or they may be a result of injury or illness. Learn more in this section. Hip injuries & problems Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip … Younger Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older Spinal cord injury …
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… an important part of treatment. It can help you regain some functions that the injury took … Flexibility exercises Spinal cord injury: Your rehabilitation team Low back pain Low … Flexibility exercises Spinal cord injury: Your rehabilitation team … Low back pain …
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… roots. Vertebrae are often joined together surgically (fused) to provide stability to the … roots. Vertebrae are often joined together surgically (fused) to provide stability to the …
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Overview Doctors use X-ray images of a person's spine to measure spinal curvature. A curve or angle of the spine is measured in degrees and describes how severe the curve is. (The angle is determined …
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… relieve pain and allow you to resume normal daily activities. Laminectomy removes bone … major surgery, usually lasting several hours. What To Expect Depending on your health and the extent …
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… a C7 injury is associated with the seventh cervical nerve of the neck and its effect on … are numbered. The segments are as follows: Cervical. The neck area contains 7 cervical vertebrae (C1 through C7) and 8 …
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… But serious problems are very rare. If you have tight muscles or muscles that spasm, your … But serious problems are very rare. If you have tight muscles or muscles that spasm, your …
