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2. Pelvic fracture - Wikipedia

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   In the United States of America, about 10 percent of people that seek treatment at a level 1 trauma center after a blunt force injury have a pelvic fracture. [20] Motorcycle injuries are the most common cause of pelvic fractures, followed by injuries to pedestrians caused by motor vehicles, large falls (over 15 feet), and motor vehicle crashes.

3. Hip dysplasia - Wikipedia

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   Peri-acetabular osteotomy (PAO) surgery can be used to realign the hip joint in some adolescents and adults. Subsequent treatment with total hip arthroplasty (hip replacement) is complicated by a need for revision surgery (replacing the artificial joint) owing to skeletal changes as the body matures, loosening/wear or bone resorption.

4. Spondylolisthesis - Wikipedia

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   Spondylolisthesis is when one spinal vertebra slips out of place compared to another. [1] While some medical dictionaries define spondylolisthesis specifically as the forward or anterior displacement of a vertebra over the vertebra inferior to it (or the sacrum), [2] [3] it is often defined in medical textbooks as displacement in any direction.

5. Hip fracture - Wikipedia

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   In elderly patients with displaced or intracapsular fractures surgeons may decide to perform a hemiarthroplasty, replacing the broken part of the bone with a metal implant. [38] However, in elderly people who are medically well and still active, a total hip replacement may be indicated. Independently mobile older adults with hip fractures may ...

6. Hip replacement - Wikipedia

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   The procedure is recommended only for elderly/frail patients, due to their lower life expectancy and activity level. This is because over time the prosthesis tends to loosen or to erode the acetabulum. [100] Independently mobile older adults with hip fractures may benefit from a total hip replacement instead of hemiarthroplasty. [101]

7. How to Get Rid of Hemorrhoids at Home—Plus When to ... - AOL

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   Recovery from the surgical removal of hemorrhoids (a.k.a. hemorrhoidectomy) can be extremely painful, notes Dr. Bernstein, but it’s one of the most effective ways to get rid of hemorrhoids for good.

8. Doctors Say This Nighttime Behavior Can Be A Sign Of Dementia

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   People also may not remember where their home is or the loved ones who take care of them, Dr. Kobylarz says. “You can see [the person with dementia] change at a certain time of the day and ...

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   Just Words. If you love Scrabble, you'll love the wonderful word game fun of Just Words. Play Just Words free online! By Masque Publishing