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2. Avascular necrosis - Wikipedia

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   Normally, bone continuously breaks down and rebuilds—old bone is resorbed and replaced with new bone. The process keeps the skeleton strong and helps it to maintain a balance of minerals. [23] In the course of avascular necrosis, however, the healing process is usually ineffective and the bone tissues break down faster than the body can ...

3. Broken toe - Wikipedia

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   Symptoms include pain when the toe is touched near the break point, or compressed along its length (as if gently stubbing the toe). [3] There may be bruising, swelling, stiffness, or displacement of the broken bone ends from their normal position. [4] Toes usually break because they have been stubbed or crushed.

4. Hip Pain: The Most Common Causes & How to Prevent It - AOL

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   A hip fracture is when you break the ball of your hip or your femur (where the thigh bone meets the hip). It usually causes severe, sudden pain after a fall or car accident. Tendonitis

5. Compartment syndrome - Wikipedia

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   The lower legs and the forearms are the most frequent sites affected by compartment syndrome. Other areas of the body such as thigh, buttock, hand, abdomen, and foot can also be affected. [19] [14] The most common cause of acute compartment syndrome is fracture of a bone, most commonly the tibia. [29]

6. 50 People Share The Most Bone-Chilling Medical Facts That ...

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   Image credits: LegalAdviceHope #7. The health of your teeth, or lack thereof, can cause heart disease. The bacteria that infect the gums and cause gingivitis and periodontitis also travel to blood ...

7. Stress fracture - Wikipedia

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   Stress fractures most frequently occur in weight-bearing bones of the lower extremities, such as the tibia and fibula (bones of the lower leg), metatarsal and navicular bones (bones of the foot). Less common are stress fractures to the femur, pelvis, and sacrum. Treatment usually consists of rest followed by a gradual return to exercise over a ...