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In most people, ligaments (which are the tissues that connect bones to each other) are naturally tight in such a way that the joints are restricted to 'normal' ranges of motion. This creates normal joint stability. If muscular control does not compensate for ligamentous laxity, joint instability may result.
Morton's neuroma is a tightening of the tissues surrounding the nerves leading into your toes. [14] This is caused by wearing shoes with a narrow toe bed, like high heels, or in high-impact activities like running or jogging. Treatments can include switching to a shoe with a wider toe bed, the use of inserts in your shoe, cortisol shots, or in ...
Large areas of missing skin (such as large burns, grazes, and gouges) drastically reduce the area of skin causing it to become tight when pulled together during wound healing. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] Scars initially lack elasticity with synthesis of elastic tissue fibres ( elastogenesis ) being a function of duration and site of the scar. [ 9 ]
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Nev Schulman broke his neck in a bike accident in August and assumed he would be unable to run the New York City Marathon this year. He details his tough recovery journey and how his body was able ...
All dogs (and all living Canidae - wolves, foxes, and wild dogs) possess a similar ligament connecting the spinous process of their first thoracic (or chest) vertebrae to the back of the axis bone (second cervical or neck bone), which supports the weight of the head without active muscle exertion, thus saving energy. [8]
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Osteolysis has been reported to occur as early as 12 months after implantation and is usually progressive. This may require a revision surgery (replacement of the prosthesis). [citation needed] Although osteolysis itself is clinically asymptomatic, it can lead to implant loosening or bone breakage, which in turn causes serious medical problems. [2]