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Shoulder prosthesis
When you have problems with your shoulder such as wear and tear, a fracture or an abnormality, it is sometimes necessary to remove the joint and replace it with a prosthesis.
treatment
Vertebroplasty
Vertebroplasty is a treatment for indentation fractures in which cement is applied to the indented vertebral body through one or two small incisions.
treatment
Nerve root infiltration
A herniated disc or osteoarthritis in the back can put pressure on the nerve roots causing them to inflame. A nerve root infiltration is an injection of cortisone that reduces the inflammation and swelling of the nerve. As a result, you experience less pain and tingling.
condition
Biceps tendinopathy
Biceps tendinopathy is an inflammation of the long biceps tendon, the tendon that connects the biceps muscle upward to the shoulder joint. It usually results from overuse where irritation and wear and tear processes occur. In the process, the damaged tissue in the tendon is unable to repair in time, leading to chronic inflammation.
condition
Cervical disc hernia (neck hernia)
A cervical disc hernia or neck hernia is a bulging of an intervertebral disc at the level of the neck. This can cause nerves to become pinched.
condition
Disc degeneration
Disc degeneration is a normal age-related phenomenon. Aging causes a number of changes in the intervertebral disc in most people. The disc starts to dry out and flatten, and cracks may develop.