Spinal deformity is the oldest disease known to human-kind. In an Indian religious mythological book, written between 3500 BC and 1800 BC, the first account of correction for a spinal deformity was documented. However, Hippocrates was the first physician who described the use of axial traction ...
Conservative management techniques are usually the first step in treating scoliosis, including spinal fusion to stabilize the bones of your spine as a consideration for more severe cases. This is especially true for mild or moderate scoliosis curves. These methods aim to stop the curve from getting...
Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that involves joining two or more vertebrae in the spine to create a solid, stable structure. It aims to eliminate or reduce back pain and correct spinal deformities caused by various conditions. During the procedure, the surgeon uses bone grafts, metal plat...
Laminectomy, which takes out bone spurs and tissues to create a space. It can take pressure off of your spinal cord or other nerves. A spinal fusion will permanently connect two or more bones in your spine. This will help stop the movement between them. This can help deformities or weaknes...
They can be an effective solution for many orthopedic problems, from damaged cartilage to fractures. Their regenerative properties make them a promising alternative to long recovery times and potential complications of traditional orthopedic surgery. Some of the notable factors strengthening the ...
With this blog, I’ve decided to share with you all the secrets and tips I used to successfully increase my height long after my puberty years. You’ve got nothing to lose when you give these techniques a try. Perhaps, the exercises will only make you feel better, get your body in sh...
I have shin splints and my doctor has referred me to physical therapy to treat them. How long would therapy last for shin splints? 5 Answers Olajide L. Kolawole Physical Therapist Fayetteville, NC You should address this to your physical therapist after initial evaluation. This type of prob...
Intrapleural.This is when chemotherapy is delivered directly to your chest. Intrathecal.For this type of chemotherapy, your doctor uses a needle or long-term catheter and port to inject medicine into the cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid surrounds your spinal cord and brain.Intrathecal chemotherapyis ...
Your muscles heal very differently than your bones. If you fracture a bone, as long as it is set and fixed in place properly, it will tend to heal so thoroughly that it will become stronger than it was before the fracture! Bone tissue heals with calcium
These currents underlie the relatively long delay with which action potentials occur after a depolarizing current injection in delayed firing dorsal horn neurons (Ruscheweyh and Sandkühler, 2002, Yoshimura and Jessell, 1989). Their pharmacological inhibition with 4-aminopyridine (Ruscheweyh and Sand...