Yes. Studies have shown there is a higher chance of complications after hip surgery in obese patients, particularly when it comes to wound healing. Obesity has been found to be the number-one cause of wound-site infection following hip surgery. It’s not HIV; it’s not diabetes. It’s o...
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Background Late infection is the second most frequent early complication after total hip arthroplasty (THA) and the most frequent after hemiarthroplasty. Known risk factors for infection after THA include posttraumatic osteoarthritis, previous surgery, chronic liver disease, corticoid therapy, and excessive...
I have watched 3 of my contemporaries die of prostate cancer (more likely the treatment) and 2 friends who have been severely crippled after contracting an infection from the biopsy, one here in UK and one in NZ. I have done extensive research on the internet but it wasn’t until I disc...
Healthcare providers use the x-ray to look for signs of infection, such as pneumonia, that could be causing your AMS. A CT scan is also called a CAT scan. An x-ray machine uses a computer to take pictures of your head. The pictures may show a tumor, swelling, or bleeding on the ...
Fibromyalgia symptoms may start after you’ve had a physical injury, surgery, infection, or extremestress. But you may notice symptoms build up over time for no particular reason. Symptoms may include: Muscle painthroughout the body Tenderness at certain points ...
Kidney or liver disease, or an infection Medicines such as blood thinners or certain over-the-counter medicines and herbal medicines Weakened skin and muscles from older age or nutrition problemsWhat are the signs and symptoms of a contusion?An...
You may need a sample of tissue or fluid, blood tests, or an MRI to check for infection. Do not enter the MRI room with anything metal. Metal can cause serious injury. Tell the healthcare provider if you have any metal in or on your body.How is a pressure injury treated?
Kidney or liver disease, or an infection Medicines such as blood thinners or certain over-the-counter medicines and herbal medicines Weakened skin and muscles from nutrition problemsWhat are the signs and symptoms of a contusion?An area that may be black, blue, red, or darker than the skin ...