For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is vital for athletes, especially in sports that require starting and stopping. There are some players who can function without an ACL and still play effectively, even in the demanding running and cutting sport of soccer.
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Keloids or keloidal scars are excess growths of scar tissue in the area where a wound has healed. The scars often are lumpy, ridged and flesh-colored, red or pink. These scars can form from surgical incisions, or injuries such as acne, burns, chicken pox, wounds or vaccinations.
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Stress fractures are small cracks in bones caused by overuse. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, or AAOS, stress fractures are one of the most common injuries in sports and are caused by overuse of muscles that are too tired to absorb more shock.
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Fucidin is a cream form of fusidic acid, an antimicrobial antibiotic that was first used as a topical drug in the 1940s, according to the Acne Guide. Originally, fucidin was used to treat all kinds of bacterial skin infections, burns and infections in wounds.
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The concept of a liver fat flush was first introduced in 1988 by Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman, who then wrote a book solely on fat flushing in 2002. The basic idea, according to Bodybuildingforyou.com, is that your liver is the major fat burning organ in your body and maintaining its health is vital for weight loss.
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The teres minor muscle is one of four rotator cuff muscles that surround the shoulder. According to the Sports Injury Clinic, the teres muscle helps to externally rotate the shoulder. Injuries to the teres minor can be treated with stretches that help to restore flexibility and reduce pain.
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Hip replacement surgery involves replacing an injured or worn out hip joint with an artificial hip. Artificial hips are made of plastic and metal parts, and are fitted for each patient to ensure that they are the proper size.
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A broken arm is a common injury; about one in 20 broken bones involves the upper arm bone, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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Sleeping in uncomfortable or bad positions for your neck can leave you hurting in the morning. The Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine says that neck pain is a common occurrence, though there are some things you can do to prevent neck pain from sleeping.
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Moles are clusters of pigmented cells that look like small, brown spots. Some moles are or have the potential to be cancerous, so all moles should be examined by a doctor. According to the Mayo Clinic, unusual-looking or irregular-shaped moles are cause for more concern and more likely to turn cancerous.
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Anemia is a condition where the production and the number of red blood cells is below normal levels. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms can range from mild to severe., Anemia, which can make you feel exhausted, can effect your ability to exercise and leave you unable to complete workouts.
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Swollen ankles are caused by fluid building up around the foot and ankle. Common causes of ankle swelling include injury, age, pregnancy, extended standing and long drives or flights. Exercising the swollen ankles can help pump the excess fluid out and reduce the swelling.
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Warts and calluses aren't usually painful, but can be unsightly and annoying. According to the Mayo Clinic, warts are skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus virus. Calluses are hardened layers of skin that develop from the skin trying to protect itself against pressure.
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