Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Symptoms

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Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a dental condition that occurs most often after dental surgery, but may also occur as a side effect of taking medication to treat osteoporosis or cancer. The National Osteoporosis Foundation states that people who take bisphosphonate drugs have a high risk of developing o

What Is a Eccentric Disc Bulging?

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Eccentric disk bulging is one of several major symptoms of degenerative spine disease. A herniation of the disk, bulging is the least severe occurrence of disk distortion.

How to Tell the Difference Between a Sprained Foot and a Broken Foot

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When you sustain an injury to the foot, it may initially be difficult to discern between a sprain and fracture. A sprain involves damage to the ligaments of the foot, whereas a fracture is a break in any one or more of the 26 bones in the foot. Since a different treatment protocol is used for a spra

What Are the Three Parts of a Finger Joint?

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Each of the four fingers in a human hand has three joints. The hand contains 27 bones, eight of them in the wrist. The metacarpal bones, which make up the palm, include five bones. The five fingers and thumb count for the remaining 14 bones. Finger joints have distinct names. The hand attaches to t

Information on Calcium Deposits

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Calcium deposits are a buildup of calcium in a particular area of the body. Calcium deposits are usually felt as they first begin to grow, but may remain soft for a long period of time. Calcium deposits are not harmful, but can cause significant pain and discomfort when they harden.

Back Pain, Hypovitaminosis D Relationship in Postmenopause

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Is there a link between back pain and hypovitaminosis D? This study investigates the possible association in postmenopausal women.

Signs & Symptoms of Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease

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Cervical disc degeneration is a condition that occurs when the discs in the neck become dehydrated and smaller. This decreases the the cushioning ability of the discs. This condition often result in neck pain and stiffness.

Temporomandibular Joint Disease

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The temporomandibular joints are located in front of each ear and connect the jawbone to the skull, providing a range of movement and making chewing, yawning, talking and swallowing possible. TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint Disease, occurs when movement of the joint on either side of the face is imp

How to Treat a Torn Ligament in Your Ankle

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A ligament is tissue that connects bones to other bones. Elastic and tough, ligaments stabilize joints like your ankle and prevent them from moving too much. Tearing or severing the ligament in your ankle causes an ankle sprain. Your ankle will twist and roll in unnatural ways, causing pain and swel

The Best Way to Heal a Torn Calf Muscle

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The calf muscle is actually two muscles: the soleus and gastrocnemius. The soleus is the inner, deep muscle, while the gastrocnemius is closer to the surface. A torn calf muscle usually occurs during strenuous activity or sport, when a muscle has not been properly warmed up. Symptoms of a ripped mus

Treatment for Severe Bone Spurs of the Hips

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Most bone spurs in the hip are caused by wear and tear in the joint; a condition called osteoarthritis. Over time, the condition can worsen to the point where walking or sitting can be painful. When the cartilage wears down, it can setup a symptom where the tendons rub against the joint, causing irr

What Is the Role of MHC in T-Cell Activity?

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The major histocompatability complex (MHC) is a genetic region found in humans and most other vertebrates, which encodes MHC proteins that are essential to immune function. MHC proteins play a vital role in activating specific types of T cells during an important immune process called antigen presen

Scoliosis & Self-Correction

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Scoliosis is a medical condition in which the spinal column is curved sideways into a distinctive "C" or "S" shape. Three to four children out of 1,000 suffer some form of scoliosis.

Vitamins for Leg Cramps

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Leg pain and cramping often occurs due to a deficiency in vitamins and minerals in the body. Vitamins E and B12, along with calcium, magnesium, potassium are the best vitamins for treating leg cramps and other leg pain.

Steroids Added to Lumbar Radicular Syndrome Treatment

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Can the addition of epidural steroid injections effectively supplement pain treatment for lumbar radicular syndrome?

How to Care for Elbow Replacement

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All surgeries carry potential risks and complications. Some surgeries result in long recovery times; others may only slightly inconvenience you. An elbow replacement is a serious operation that will restrict your movements for weeks. For a full recovery, you'll need to be persistent in your physical

Noninvasive Treatment for Knee Pain

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Knee pain can range from mild to severe and result from a number of different knee pathologies. Regardless of its cause, knee pain can be effectively treated and/or managed utilizing a number of different noninvasive treatment modalities. What follows is a brief list of the most common noninvasive-t

Pediatric Ball Exercises for Scoliosis

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Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral, typically S-shaped curve of the spine, and it is often detected during adolescence or childhood, when bones are still forming and growing. Scoliosis occurs in approximately 2 percent of the population, and the cause usually isn't known. Although true treatment of sc

Treatment Options for a Torn Hip Tendon

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When the tendon---the fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone---in the hip cracks or tears, you usually hear a "snap" at the hip joint. A hip tendon can tear due to overuse or tendonitis. When the condition occurs due to tendonitis, it's known as iliopsoas tendonitis, or internal tendonitis; suc

When to Have Surgery for a Cervical Disc Herniation

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A cervical herniated disc is a condition where a disc from your spine (near the neck) pinches your nerve and causes pain to travel down your arm. Though the cervical disc herniation usually occurs as the result of trauma, the pain can occur spontaneously at any time. Treatments include medicine for