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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

bone, muscles, joints

Also known as Median nerve entrapment. You’re working at your desk, trying to ignore the tingling or numbness you’ve had …

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Calcium

bone, muscles, joints

You have more calcium in your body than any other mineral. Calcium has many important jobs. The body stores more …

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Bursitis

bone, muscles, joints

A bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between a bone and other moving parts, such …

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Toe Injuries and Disorders

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Fourteen of the 26 bones in your feet are in your toes. The toes, particularly your big toe, help you …

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Fractures

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Also known as broken bones. A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the …

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Osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis makes your bones weak and more likely to break. Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but it is common in older …

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Bone Infections

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Like other parts of the body, bones can get infected. The infections are usually bacterial, but can also be fungal. …

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Bone Grafts

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A bone graft transplants bone tissue. Surgeons use bone grafts to repair and rebuild diseased bones in your hips, knees, …

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Bone Diseases

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Your bones help you move, give you shape and support your body. They are living tissues that rebuild constantly throughout …

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Bone Density

bone, muscles, joints

Also known as bone mass. Strong bones are important for your health. A bone mineral density (BMD) test is the …

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