In recent years, there have been dramatic improvements in how kidney stones are treated. Kidney stones now can be broken into tiny pieces and eliminated from the body without the need for any type of surgery. Avoiding traditional surgery means faster healing time, shorter hospital stays, and reduced medical expenses. Furthermore, stones can be prevented […]
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to kidney stones. Q: I heard that where I live could affect whether I develop kidney stones. Is this true? A: Kidney stones do occur more frequently in hot climates. In fact, a certain area in the southern part of the U.S. is dubbed the “stone belt” because kidney
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to kidney stones. Kidney stones are fairly common; 10 percent of all people will experience a kidney stone at some time during life. Kidney stones are accumulations of mineral salts and other substances that form solid masses of various sizes within the kidneys or other portions of the urinary tract. Calcium
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to kidney stones. Acidity: A condition in which the urine becomes more acid than normal. Alkalinity: A condition in which the urine becomes more alkaline, and consequently less acid, than normal. Amino acids: Chemical compounds that are the main components of protein and are used by the cells of the body
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on kidney stones. http://www.niddk.nih.gov Sponsored by the National Institute of Health, this Web site presents health information on kidney diseases including a dictionary, online articles about kidney diseases, and easy-to-read publications. http://www.healthlinkUSA.com This Web site provides links to many health sites which discuss treatment, prevention, and related
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Total knee replacement (TKR), also referred to as total knee arthroplasty (TKA), is a surgical procedure where worn, diseased, or damaged surfaces of a knee joint are removed and replaced with artificial surfaces. Materials used for resurfacing of the joint are not only strong and durable but also optimal for joint function as they produce
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Any condition affecting the knee that causes damage to the normally smooth lining cartilage of the knee may eventually end up with the same end result. The protective cartilage lining the joint becomes worn away, producing increasing damage to the bone surfaces inside the joint. This may cause pain, swelling and stiffness, as the exposed
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Total knee replacements are usually performed on people suffering from painful arthritic conditions of the knee severe enough to limit one’s normal day to day activities. Need To Know: Generally a person would be considered for a total knee replacement if the individual experiences daily pain, restricting not only work and recreation, but also the
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Kidney stones are solid, stone-like lumps that form within the kidneys. They can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as the size of a golf ball (sometimes even larger). Most stones are less than a third of an inch in diameter. The stones are actually accumulations of mineral salts and other substances. Similar
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Broadly speaking, there are four basic categories of knee replacements depending on the degree of mechanical stability provided by the design of the artificial knee: Non-constrained Semi-constrained Constrained or hinged Unicondylar The highly successful non-constrained implant is the most common type of artificial knee. It is termed non-constrained because the artificial components inserted into the knee are
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The urinary organ system consists of the following organs, located within the abdomen: Two kidneys Two ureters A bladder A urethra Kidneys The role of the kidneys is to cleanse the blood and balance its fluids: They manufacture urine to filter out substances that the body does not need. They also take nutrients and other
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Options available that hold the knee replacement into position: Cemented procedure Non-cemented procedure Hybrid Fixation Procedure With a cemented procedure the components of the implant are fixed to the bone with a grout-like cement known as polymethyl-methacrylate. This cement allows the implants to perfectly fit to the irregularities of the bone. A cemented knee is a very reliable
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