Bone healing

choose the food associated with label 2 more often. This is because it contains 15% of calcium and label 1 contains 0%. This indicates that this food product is more beneficial for the individual since it provides an important mineral. This allows bone health to be maintained and could reduce the risk of complications in the future (Smolin et al., 2015). Also, looking at the sodium content, it is much lower compared to label 1. This could aid in reducing blood pressure with the help of calcium…

done with 24 hours and have ice placed upon the affected area. Immobilization is best to prevent further damage and the use of a knee brace or immobilizer would be utilized during the first few days (Lewis, S. M., 2011). Because natural meniscal healing is limited, an efficient method of repair is necessary. Tissue engineering (TE) combines the principles of life sciences and engineering to restore the unique architecture of the native meniscus (Hana, Y., Adesida, A. B., & Jomha, N. M.,…

the ankle. The bursa is a small sac filled with fluid located between you bone and tendon to decrease the friction. Bursitis can be acute meaning from an injury or chronic. In the human body there are approximately 160 bursa sacs. There are three bursae in the ankle and they are Retrocalcaneal Bursa, Subcutaneous Calcaneal Bursa, and Subcutaneous Bursa of the Medial Malleolus. Retrocalcaneal Bursa is between the calcaneus bone and achilles tendon. It helps prevent injuries to the achilles…

relax by putting one’s feet up at the end of the day. As a consequence, the knee takes a lot of abuse and can wear out prematurely as a result of the constant loads that one puts it under day in and day out. The knee is made up of a collection of bones, ligaments, and cartilage that work together to act as shock absorbers to transfer load throughout the leg. The femur comes down along the thigh and enters the patella (also known as the knee cap), which connects to the tibia below the knee.…

What is an Arthroscopy? One year ago, I asked myself that question, as I was getting ready to have knee surgery. Furthermore, after research I found that an Arthroscopy is a procedure that allows doctors to look at your cartilage, joints, or other tissues through a small incision using a viewing tool called a scope. The scope has a light source and a video camera attached to it. Furthermore, a procedure like this can happen in many places, but the most common are done on a knee, shoulder, or…

misconceptions about bones that I had before today’s lesson were that I thought bones were just hollow parts of our body and I did not know that it would have so many parts to it that all have different functions. I also did not know that our bones would contain bone marrow as I thought it was can only be found in one place of our body and I thought there was only one type of bone marrow. These misconceptions were clarified today when my team was to present on the structure of the bones and I…

your starting of the torso. It contains seven small vertebrae bones that are joined together to give a structure of the neck. Why do Neck Pains Occur? Cervical spines can face pain for many reasons. For example, accidents or injury can cause severe pain in the neck. A certain move of whipping can hurt the neck and may even cause death. Another reason can be the age. Research says that older people feel more pain in their necks as their bones start to damage due to lack of iron and calcium. Even…

Chiropractic services are a means of mending misaligned body structures and postures. Your spines are a very fragile part of your body and are prone to any damages as you grow old and when undergo extensive activities. Impervious back aches and stiffness are not normal and should be examined and relieved immediately. Chiropractic Services works to heal the spine from any stress and irritation that causes the unpleasant feeling. As your spine develops, it is affected by the other systems in your…

By Jonas Wilson, Ing. Med. Calcifying Disorders: An Overview Any build up of calcium in body tissue where calcium is usually not found may be considered as calcification. Calcium is predominantly found in our bones and teeth and uses the bloodstream as a means of travelling to these physiological locations. A very small amount of calcium, approximately one percent, is found elsewhere in the body including muscles and the blood itself. When calcium salts are abnormally deposited in unusual…

What is Clubfoot? Clubfoot is tissue connected to the bone that is shorter than usual, it’s a common birth defect that doctors recommend be treated after birth. About half of children have it in both feet, which makes It harder to walk normal. Surgery isn’t a must but they may need it later on down the road. Boys are more likely to be born with clubfoot rather than girls.…