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Hip Replacement Surgery: Risks and Complications

Angelica Giron, MD Musculoskeletal Issues

The hip joint is composed of the pelvic bone, which has a socket to receive the end (ball) of the thighbone. When the cartilage or bones in the joint are diseased or seriously damaged, a surgical procedure called total hip replacement may be done to remove the diseased ball and socket and replace

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Long Term Outcomes of Scoliosis Surgery

Angelica Giron, MD Musculoskeletal Issues

Scoliosis is a condition that affects the curvature of the spine. While a person with a normal spine appears to have a straight spine when viewed from the front or back, a person with scoliosis appears to have a curved spine. In most cases, there is no identifiable cause for the abnormal curvature

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What is Lumbar Disc Herniation?

Angelica Giron, MD Musculoskeletal Issues

The bones that form the spine are cushioned by jelly-like discs that keep the spine flexible and act as shock absorbers. When the disc is damaged, it may bulge (herniate) or break open (rupture). This is thereby called a herniated disc or ruptured disc. Although a herniated disc can occur in any

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Anterior Cervical Discectomy With Fusion

Angelica Giron, MD Musculoskeletal Issues

The bones (vertebrae) of the cervical (neck) spine protect the upper portion of the spinal cord and support the head. Around these are nerve roots with sensory and motor functions that branch out of the spinal cord and extend to the arms and the hands. The cervical vertebrae (neck bones) are

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What Is An Adrenaline Rush?

Iliriana Bisha Tagani, MD Musculoskeletal Issues

What is an adrenaline rush? Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a stress hormone secreted by the adrenal glands on the kidneys. An adrenaline rush is a sudden increased secretion of adrenaline from the adrenal glands. The major role of adrenaline is to protect the body in stressful and life

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What Causes Sternum Pain And How Is It Treated?

Iliriana Bisha Tagani, MD Musculoskeletal Issues

What is sternum pain? Sternum pain usually occurs after an injury to the chest area. It is important differentiate between sternum pain and chest pain. While sternum pain is typically not an emergency, chest pain affects the circulatory system and should be treated as a medical emergency. Seek

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What Causes Shoulder Pain After Drinking Alcohol?

Iliriana Bisha Tagani, MD Musculoskeletal Issues

Is it possible to have shoulder pain after drinking alcohol? I know that it sounds strange, but yes, it is possible. Every joint in the body can be affected. Knee or ankle pain are more common, but shoulder pain is also not unusual. The joint pain caused by alcohol consumption is acute rather than

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What Is An Ingrown Nail, And How Is It Treated?

Iliriana Bisha Tagani, MD Musculoskeletal Issues

What is an ingrown nail? An ingrown nail is also known as Unguis Incarnatus. It is a common disease that affects the nails, especially the big toe, but ingrown nails can occur in every nail. This often leads to infections of the toe, as bacteria enter into the damaged skin. Nails don't grow

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What Is A Partial Knee Replacement?

Iliriana Bisha Tagani, MD Musculoskeletal Issues

A partial knee replacement is a surgery that may be considered for treatment of severe arthritis of the knee. Traditionally, patients have undergone total knee replacements and a metal or plastic implant was placed. Today, with innovative technology, total knee replacement is not necessary any

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Can Alcohol Cause Joint Pain?

Iliriana Bisha Tagani, MD Musculoskeletal Issues

What are joints? Joints connect bones. Their function is to help you move and provide support to your body. Any disease or injury of the joints leads to a lot of pain and problems with the movement. Many different conditions lead to pain in the joints, and joint pain is extremely common. It can