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Perthes disease of the hip is a childhood disorder, which occurs due to the disruption of blood flow to the femoral head. Inadequate supply of blood flow results in softening of the bones which result in the breakdown of the bones. Perthes disease is also referred to as Legg-Calve-Perthes disease or avascular necrosis.
Reasons Behind Occurrence of Perthes Disease
With the advancement of the latest techniques and bio-materials, it is possible to attain successful outcomes for hip art...more
Reasons Behind Occurrence of Perthes Disease
With the advancement of the latest techniques and bio-materials, it is possible to attain successful outcomes for hip art...more
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Hi sir, muscular dystrophy is a muscle degenerative condition. Physiotherapy treatment is the best option. Exercises should be given to keep the muscles in active state and stabilise the joints. Stability is needed for sitting ,standing, walking. If you have any doubt regarding physio you can consult or chat me, I will help you.
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The hip joint is a ball and socket joint made up of the round head of thigh bone (femoral head) with the cup shaped socket (acetabulum) of the pelvis and Perthe s Disease is an affliction of the hip joints in growing children. It is much more common in boys than girls, and occurs most commonly in children aged between 4 to 10 years. The cause of this problem is still unidentified.
In Perthes disease, changes affect the femoral head which can be seen on X-ray. These changes occur in thre...more
In Perthes disease, changes affect the femoral head which can be seen on X-ray. These changes occur in thre...more
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Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition where the lung tissue is scarred or damaged. This damaged or thickened tissue builds with time thereby interfering with normal respiration. There are multiple factors that could lead to pulmonary fibrosis. The damage is irreparable and hence, it needs to be dealt with appropriately. Here are certain tips that can help deal with pulmonary fibrosis.
1. Exercise-
Do not start with major exercises right away as this could cause you to run out of breath ...more
1. Exercise-
Do not start with major exercises right away as this could cause you to run out of breath ...more
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Cupping therapy is fine, but, chiropractic is tricky. If a joint has muscle weakness, better avoid chiropractic.
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Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of muscular problems which leads to loss of muscle mass and therefore loss of muscle strength. This is a progressive condition and gradually worsens with time. in some cases, the patients may experience complete muscle breakdown, ultimately affecting patient mobility to a large extent. The condition is usually inherited and caused by genetic mutations. It can affect children and adults alike. There are different types of the condition but the most common ones a...more
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Bp and sugar are controlled that's good but history and investigations suggest heart failure with water overload which can be dangerous. I agree with your doctor.
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