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Chiropractic
Net Doctor — The word chiropractic is derived from Greek and means 'to perform with the hands'. This is because the most important component in a chiropractor's treatment is the manual treatment of the joints and muscles of the body. We know from paintings ...More…
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Bone density scans for osteoporosis
Net Doctor — Bone scans measure the amount of bone in a particular site of the body, usually the lower part of the spine, the hip, the forearm or the heel. Doctors use the scans to help them to assess the likelihood of future bone fractures and whether any ...More…
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Bone densitometry scans (general)
Net Doctor — A bone densitometry scan is a special type of X-ray test used to measure the calcium content of the bone, usually in the lumbar region (the lower back) and the hips. The examination is also called a DEXA-scan, QDR-scan or BMD (bone mineral ...More…
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Arthroscopy
Net Doctor — An arthroscopy is a type of test to see inside a joint. An arthroscope is a telescope that can be inserted into the joints, enabling the doctor to see directly inside the area. Arthroscopy is often used for treatment of knee, ankle and shoulder ...More…
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Pelvic arthropathy during pregnancy
Net Doctor — The joints of the pelvis can cause pain during pregnancy. The diagnosis is not hard to make when you are aware of the existence of this condition and its symptoms. Pelvic arthropathy causes such pain that movement is limited and the ability to ...More…
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Osteomalacia and rickets (vitamin D deficiency)
Net Doctor — These are disorders caused by insufficient levels of vitamin D in the body. They are really the same condition; rickets is the name used when it occurs in children whereas osteomalacia is the term used for adults. There are few dietary sources of ...More…
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Myasthenia gravis
Net Doctor — Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic disease characterised by fluctuating levels of muscle weakness. Dr Camilla Buckley, MRCP and Professor John Newsom-Davis, FRS, University Department of Clinical Neurology, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford It is ...More…
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Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)
Net Doctor — Polymyalgia (poly = many; myalgia = aching muscles) rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory rheumatic condition. It affects around 4 per 1000 people over the age of 50 but is rare under this age. The peak age PMR occurs tends to be between 40 and 59. ...More…