Diagnosis of Osteoporosis

Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a kind of bone disease that arises when your body loses a lot of bone or makes little bone, or sometimes both. Because of this, bones weaken and may break down if you fall or put little pressure on them. Osteoporosis is otherwise called porous bone. When you view a healthy bone under a microscope, it looks like a honeycomb, and when a bone is affected by osteoporosis, the holes and spaces become large compared to any healthy bone. Osteoporotic bones lose density and have an abnormal structure of tissue. When bones start becoming less dense, they will ...
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Osteoporosis Symptoms

Osteoporosis: Symptoms and Causes

Our bone is a living tissue that undergoes a cycle of breaking down and getting replaced with a new one. Osteoporosis is a condition in which the formation of new bone fails to keep up with old bone loss. In osteoporosis, the bone becomes fragile. In some cases, it becomes so delicate that a fall or stress like bending or coughing leads to its breaking. Such breaks occur mainly in the spine, hip, and wrist. Both men and women of all races can have osteoporosis. But especially white and Asian women post menopause are at high risk. Symptoms of osteoporosis ...
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Tendon Transfer for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears

Tendon Transfer for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear

An irreparable rotator cuff tear causes substantial pain and limits functioning for many individuals. When traditional treatments do not provide any relief, surgery is considered. Among various surgical options, tendon transfer is becoming popular as one of the best therapeutic solutions for treating irreparable rotator cuff tears. This approach can ease pain, enhance shoulder functioning and increase the overall quality of life for those suffering from this issue with rotator cuff tear. How tendon transfer helps in irreparable rotator cuff tears? The rotator cuff includes a group of four different tendons surrounding the shoulder joint, keeping it stable and enabling ...
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Pectoralis Major Repair

Pectoralis Major Repair

Pectoralis major muscle, also known as “pecs," starts from two segments: the breastbone and the collarbone, which join together forming the "pectoralis major tendon." Pectoralis major is a large and fan-shaped muscle present in your chest wall. Its function is to move arms in forward and backward directions, as well as rotating and extending them. Injury to this muscle or its associated tendon is not common. However, it may sometimes happen while playing a certain sport or engaging in activities that require much force, such as weightlifting, fighting or strenuous exercise like bench press. Causes of pectoralis major tear A ...
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Comprehensive Arthroscopic Management for Shoulder Arthritis

Comprehensive Arthroscopic Management for Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is one such condition that may become unbearable over time, impacting the overall quality of life. It can limit mobility and cause continuous pain. Traditional options for the treatment of shoulder arthritis mainly include invasive processes with long recovery time. But with the introduction of comprehensive arthroscopic management, the approach to managing shoulder arthritis has changed. This treatment option offers patients a less invasive and efficient solution for relieving pain. What is shoulder arthritis? In shoulder arthritis, the cartilage that acts like a cushion in the joints in the shoulder starts wearing down with time. This results in ...
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Am I a candidate for shoulder replacement surgery?

Am I a candidate for shoulder replacement surgery?

Shoulder pain sometimes becomes unbearable, affecting day-to-day activities and decreasing overall quality of life. When traditional treatments do not provide any relief, one of the best options is shoulder replacement surgery. Also called shoulder arthroplasty, it is a procedure in which damaged parts of your shoulder are supplanted with artificial parts. There are certain factors that decide whether you are a candidate for shoulder replacement surgery or not. Factors that determine the candidacy for shoulder replacement surgery Having specified symptoms A person with certain specified symptoms, such as severe shoulder stiffness that limits mobility and impacts day-to-day activities, is considered ...
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