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The Degree of Blood Supply and Infection Control Needed to Treat Diabetic Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia with Forefoot Osteomyelitis
Abstract Background: Diabetic foot ulcers combined with ischemia and infection can be difficult to treat. Few studies have quantified the level of blood supply and infection control required to treat such complex diabetic foot ulcers. We aimed to propose an index for ischemia and infection control in diabetic chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) with forefoot osteomyelitis. […]
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February 22, 2022
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Treatment. CRPS/RSD/Causalgia
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Complex regional pain syndrome diagnosis Your doctor may familiarize with your medical history and perform a physical examination in order to make a CRPS diagnosis. Although there is no single test that can confirm CRPS diagnosis, specific procedures may help the doctor make a diagnosis. Such procedures include: X-rays. X-rays may reveal the loss of minerals […]
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February 22, 2022
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Treatment. Fibromyalgia
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Fibromyalgia diagnosis If you experience widespread pain throughout the body for at least three months, your doctor may check you for a fibromyalgia diagnosis.If you suffer from pain in at least four of the five following body regions, you meet the criteria for fibromyalgia diagnosis. Left upper region that includes the shoulder, arm, or jaw Right […]
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January 15, 2022
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Condition. Achilles tendon rupture
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DEFINITION Your Achilles tendon is the fibrous, very strong cord that forms the connection between the bone of your heel and the muscles in the back of your lower leg. An Achilles tendon rupture can occur if this cord stretches too far. The Achilles tendon rupture can tear just partway, or it can rupture completely. […]
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January 15, 2022
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Condition. Broken collarbone
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Broken collarbone definition A broken collarbone is a frequent injury. It happens especially often in young adults and children. The collarbone attaches the upper portion of the sternum or breastbone in the front of the body to the shoulder blade in the back. Common reasons for a broken collarbone include trauma that occurs in motor […]
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Bisphosphonates or RANK-ligand-inhibitors for men with prostate cancer and bone metastases: a network meta-analysis
Tina Jakob 1, Yonas Mehari Tesfamariam 1, Sascha Macherey 2, Kathrin Kuhr 3, Anne Adams 3, Ina Monsef 1, Axel Heidenreich 4, Nicole Skoetz 5 Main idea: When considering bone-modifying agents as supportive treatment, one has to balance between efficacy and acceptability. Results suggest that Zoledronic acid likely increases both the proportion of participants with […]
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March 10, 2022
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Treatment. Achilles tendon rupture
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ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE DIAGNOSIS When the physician exams you, if a ruptured Achilles tendon diagnosis is suspected, your leg will be examined for swelling and tenderness. If the Achilles tendon rupture is complete, there may be a gap in the tendon.The doctor may ask you to lie down on your abdomen or knee facing forward […]
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March 10, 2022
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Treatment. Frozen shoulder
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Treatment of frozen shoulder The goals of frozen shoulder treatment are to decrease pain and to increase mobility. In order to improve mobility in the shoulder, physical therapy is often recommended. During physical therapy, the arm is moved to stretch the joint capsule. The patient is also instructed in exercises that can be done at […]
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February 22, 2022
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Condition. Facet syndrome
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Facet syndrome is a condition that occurs when the facet joints degenerate or wear away. The facet joints are the smooth, interlocking surfaces found on the surface of the vertebra or backbones. They help prevent the spine from moving too much and add stability to the structure of the spine. Like many other joints in the body, […]
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February 22, 2022
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Treatment. Chemotherapy neuropathy
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Chemotherapy neuropathy is a damage of the nerves other than nerves in brains or the spinal cord (peripheral nerves) that cause severe pain sensations. This disorder can develop after using some medications used for the chemotherapy course. Treatment of chemotherapy neuropathy Some of the medications used for pain related to neuropathy from chemo might include: […]
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