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  2. Splints - Wikipedia

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    The uneven loading of the limb in tight circles places excessive force on the medial splint, which can cause it to move excessively relative to the cannon bone, causing tears in the interosseous ligament and periosteal reaction. Bench-kneed conformation causes excess loading of the medial splint bone, which can lead to splints. [2]

  3. Musculoskeletal disorder - Wikipedia

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    MSDs are caused by biomechanical load which is the force that must be applied to do tasks, the duration of the force applied, and the frequency with which tasks are performed. [7] Activities involving heavy loads can result in acute injury, but most occupation-related MSDs are from motions that are repetitive, or from maintaining a static ...

  4. Shin splints - Wikipedia

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    A shin splint, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, is pain along the inside edge of the shinbone due to inflammation of tissue in the area. [1] Generally this is between the middle of the lower leg and the ankle. [2] The pain may be dull or sharp, and is generally brought on by high-impact exercise that overloads the tibia. [1]

  5. What to know about nervous system disease 'ataxia' - AOL

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    "Muscle weakness or joint issues affecting the legs can also cause balancing issues." Rosenthal says that long-term alcohol use is one of the more preventable causes of ataxia, and having a stroke ...

  6. Musculoskeletal injury - Wikipedia

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    Some cases can result in spinal cord damage at the C3-C5 levels, producing a myelopathy which can dramatically compromise overall movements in arm and legs as well as other fine motor functions. [1] Injury to the rotator cuff Is a result of trauma and old age, complete and partial tears are more frequent in older patients caused by degeneration ...

  7. Are we multitasking too much? Why it can be stressful and ...

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    “You can still get things done and be effective when multitasking, but it usually comes at the cost of tasks taking more time or having more errors.” Studies back that up — and show exactly ...

  8. Volkmann's contracture - Wikipedia

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    It is also caused by fractures of the forearm bones if they cause bleeding from the major blood vessels of the forearm. [citation needed] The condition may be caused by obstruction on the brachial artery near the elbow, possibly from improper use of a tourniquet, improper use of a plaster cast, or compartment syndrome. [citation needed]

  9. Insurance company halts plan to put time limits on coverage ...

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    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said on Thursday it would no longer move forward with the policy change. After sharp criticism from anesthesiologists, an insurance company is halting its plan to ...