Old wine in new bottles Have you ever seen the furniture only made of wood, without a nail? Several years ago, a friend of mine, studying architecture, introduced the amazing craft called mortise-and-tenon joint to me and told me that it had been used for thousands of years by woodworkers around the world. In traditional Chinese architecture, wood components, such as beams, roof frames and brackets, were made to interlock with perfect fit, without using fasteners or glues, enabling the wood to
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musculo-skeletal and joint pain including chronic neck and back pain, rotator cuff injuries, degenerative and arthritic hips and knees, degenerated discs and shoulder and elbow pain. Because in many cases prolozone actually corrects the pathology of the disorder, there is a 75% chance for the chronic pain sufferer to becoming permanently pain free. 2. History: Historical review shows that a version of this technique was first used by Hippocrates on soldiers with dislocated, torn shoulder joints. He would
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Septoplasty is the term used for a surgical procedure designed to correct a displacement of the cartilage and bone dividing the nostrils. This condition is frequently referred to as a deviated septum. During a Septoplasty procedure, the nasal septum is straightened and then repositioned in the center of the nose. To straighten and reposition the nasal septum, Dr. Kevin Sadati may need to cut and remove parts within the nasal septum prior to repositioning, and inserting them in the proper position
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Joint Pain Joints form the connections between bones. They provide support and help you move. Any damage to the joints from disease or injury can interfere with your movement and cause a lot of pain. Joint pain is a matter of serious concern, primarily because joints play a huge role in the overall functioning of the human body. Joint pain is the result of an injury, infectious disease, or medical condition or is the result of structural damage within the joints. There are many different types of
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Differential diagnosis of lateral hip pain can be challenging. Some of the diagnosis for lateral hip pain are; Acetabular labral tear, Stress fracture, dislocation, fracture, avascular necrosis, muscle strain/tear, ligament sprain, low back pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, femoral acetabular impingement, bursitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Childhood disorders (Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease), tumor, and osteoarthritis (Table 1). The authors were suspicious of the patient’s chief complaints due to vague symptom
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Knee Sprain, Pediatric A knee sprain is a stretch or tear in a knee ligament. Knee ligaments are bands of tissue that connect bones in the knee together. CAUSES This condition is often results from: A fall. A sports-related injury to the knee. SYMPTOMS Symptoms of this condition include: Trouble bending the leg. Swelling in the knee. Bruising around the knee. Tenderness or pain in the knee. DIAGNOSIS This condition may be diagnosed based on: A physical exam
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Cervical Subluxation Cervical subluxation is a separation of the neck bones (cervical vertebrae) that occurs because of injury to the ligaments that hold the vertebrae together. The cervical vertebrae are made up of seven bones. These vertebrae support your head and also protect the spinal cord as it passes through the neck. CAUSES This condition may be caused by injury or trauma with sudden impact. It commonly occurs when the neck is extended too far. This can happen from: • A car accident.
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arthritis Shoulder degenerative arthritis is a condition commonly developed in older people or those who have suffered an injury or trauma to the shoulder. The shoulder arthritis occurs in the acromioclavicular joint, the point where the clavicle and the acromion connect. When the joint is affected by arthritis, it loses its mobility, and it affects the person’s ability to perform the usual everyday activities. Unfortunately, the osteoarthritis often causes additional shoulder conditions such as
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The human body has numerous joints and tendons that work together to provide various forms of movement. The elbow falls into this category; the joint connects the upper arm to the forearm. When the area around the joint becomes sore and swollen, tennis elbow may be the cause. Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is a painful condition affecting the tendons around the joint due to repetitive use. Treatment for tennis elbow varies with each individual. Causes The primary cause of tennis elbow is
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that is characterized y a progressive deterioration of the articular cartilage. This is the most common of all joint diseases and it affects more than 80% of people who reach the age of 70 years and above. Though the suffix of the disease indicate otherwise, osteoarthritis is not characterized by a situation of excessive joint inflammation a s is the case with rheumatoid arthritis. This disease is asymptomatic, especially in the early
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