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What is Spinal Stenosis: The narrowing of the gaps in the spine or the backbone is called as Spinal stenosis. This leads to pressure on the nerves and the spinal cord. 5% of cases of spinal stenosis are seen in the low back of the lumbar spine. In some cases the narrowing of the spine leads to the compressing of the nerve root, which leads to pain in the leg.
Causes of spinal stenosis: It can be caused by aging, arthritis, trauma to the spine, spondylolisthesis and tumor of the spinemore
Causes of spinal stenosis: It can be caused by aging, arthritis, trauma to the spine, spondylolisthesis and tumor of the spine
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Orthopedic Doctor•Delhi
Spinal surgery becomes inevitable when back pain cannot be managed with medications and/or exercise. This is a major decision and requires planning for many things before, during, and after the surgery.
Before a spinal surgery - This preparation will help in smooth recovery, especially if you do not have a full-time caretaker.
Discontinue pain killers: Discontinue pain killers at least 10 to 14 days before surgery. These are blood thinners and can prolong bleeding during the s...more
Before a spinal surgery - This preparation will help in smooth recovery, especially if you do not have a full-time caretaker.
Discontinue pain killers: Discontinue pain killers at least 10 to 14 days before surgery. These are blood thinners and can prolong bleeding during the s...more
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It is not that very easy to get complete recovery after spinal surgery and for that, you have to rely on different caring tips. Your surgeon can help you in this regard and can provide you a checklist containing different essential caring tips. You should follow those tips sincerely so that unwanted side-effects can be easily avoided.
Few caring tips after a spine surgery:
Consumption of adequate amount of proteins: If the protein content is increased in your diet, then quick...more
Few caring tips after a spine surgery:
Consumption of adequate amount of proteins: If the protein content is increased in your diet, then quick...more
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Humans are prone to much more complex and extensive experiences in life than any other animal species, this is because we also enjoy highly developed cognition and mental abilities in comparison to the other species. However, our cognitive abilities also mean that we are more prone to bad experiences and health issues that may require intensive treatment or even at times surgeries.
Having to undergo surgery may sound like an exceptionally difficult or painful prospect, but with the help...more
Having to undergo surgery may sound like an exceptionally difficult or painful prospect, but with the help...more
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The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood throughout the body, thereby supplying the body with the essential nutrients and oxygen while removing the harmful toxins and wastes. Certain conditions may interfere with the ability of the heart to pump blood (there could be clogging in one of the artery or arteries). Devoid of blood and the essential nutrients, the other vital organs soon start to falter. In fact, reduced supply of oxygen and blood to the brain can prove to be fatal, triggering loss...more
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Machine injuries in hand, as the name suggests, occurs when a part of your hand the palm, wrist, or arm gets caught between machinery or sustains severe injuries under the influence of a high magnitude force.
Industrial and factory workers whose job role involves working with or around machine equipment are at risk of getting machine crush hand injuries.
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The symptoms of machine crush hand injuries depend on the type of injury. For minor injuries, such as finger...more
Industrial and factory workers whose job role involves working with or around machine equipment are at risk of getting machine crush hand injuries.
Symptoms
The symptoms of machine crush hand injuries depend on the type of injury. For minor injuries, such as finger...more
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A spinal tumor is a tumor of the spine that might occur anywhere in or near the spine and be of any size. A skilled and reputed neurosurgeon can surgically eliminate the tumor but there are many things to consider before going for the procedure. Let s understand spinal tumors better.
Types of Spinal Tumor-
Spinal tumors are categorized according to their anatomic location with respect to the spinal cord.
A vertebral tumor is one that occurs inside the bones or vertebra...more
Types of Spinal Tumor-
Spinal tumors are categorized according to their anatomic location with respect to the spinal cord.
A vertebral tumor is one that occurs inside the bones or vertebra...more
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Definition: Osteoarthritis is the degenerative joint disease, involving weight-bearing joints. It usually occurs after 40 years of age. Articular cartilage, which provides a remarkably smooth surface during movement is gradually evaded.
Causes:
Obesity
excess or improper use of joint
poor nutrition
improper posture
use of unwholesome footwear
Feature :
Pain ( usually increased by activity and relieved by rest)
swelling (by increased bony pr...more
Causes:
Obesity
excess or improper use of joint
poor nutrition
improper posture
use of unwholesome footwear
Feature :
Pain ( usually increased by activity and relieved by rest)
swelling (by increased bony pr...more
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Metabolic Bone Disease is a term used for various conditions of the bones that can be caused by a number of different disorders. Most of these disorders are developed due to nutritional deficiencies, defects in the bone metabolism procedure or due to hereditary defects in the skeletal structure. Conditions that fall under the category are osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, Paget's disease, parathyroid conditions, chemotherapy induced bone loss and menopauseinduced bone loss.
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A peripheral arterial aneurysm occurs when there is a weakened or enlarged portion in your artery. It usually manifests in the legs or the neck. Though an aneurysm usually happens in the aorta (the largest blood vessel in the body) it can occur in any blood vessel.
What Are the Types of Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm?
When it comes to the artery of the abdomen, an aneurysm can be of three types- splenic, hepatic or celiac. A peripheral aneurysm can also develop in-
Ren...more
What Are the Types of Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm?
When it comes to the artery of the abdomen, an aneurysm can be of three types- splenic, hepatic or celiac. A peripheral aneurysm can also develop in-
Ren...more
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