Posts Tagged ‘osteoarthritis’

Sunday,August 2nd, 2009

by Denise

Orthopedic surgeries are designed to provide and promote the health and healing of bone and joint needs associated with a wide variety of orthopedic conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, knee and hip problems, arthritis, and sports injuries such as maybe e.g.,) tennis elbow or rotator cuff surgery.  The scope of orthopedic specialties enables treatment of joint injuries as well as those caused by ligament, tendon, or nerve damage. Some of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures include:

 

 

•      Knee Surgery

•      Hip Replacement Surgery

•      Hip Resurfacing Surgery

•      Shoulder Surgery

•      Elbow Surgery

•      Hand Surgery

•      Total Knee Replacement

 

Orthopedics treatments and surgeries help to treat chronic diseases such as various forms of arthritis in the hands, knees and back. Knee problems, such as torn cartilage or tendonitis in the knee joint caused by sports injuries are often treated with a combination of arthroscopy, or a minimally invasive procedure, or surgical care. Orthopedic treatment may help or repair damage caused to hip joints caused by traumatic injuries, fractures or osteoarthritis conditions. Such treatments may require surgical procedures to replace broken joints with partial or total artificial joints, as well as the use of pins or braces to hold bone sections together.

 

Global destinations such as Korea, Thailand, India are popular in Asia, while Turkey and Jordan are popular in Europe. South Africa and Latin destinations like Mexico, Panama and Guatemala are also favorites. Facilities such as CTG Healthcare Group in Izmir, Turkey or the Knee Surgery India facility in Chennai, India offer specialized and quality care.

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Friday,June 26th, 2009

by Denise

Stem cell research, treatments, procedures and protocols are the wave of the future and offer individuals suffering from a multitude of illnesses and disease processes a chance at enhanced quality of life and potential remissions and cures.

Adult stem cells are commonly used today as stem cell treatment for bone marrow transplants, blood stem cell transplants and transfusions in stem cell treatment of such diseases such as leukemia, other types of cancers and blood disorders.

The potential use for adult stem cells in fields of treatment and research for brain diseases such as the aforementioned Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, as well as neuromuscular diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis offer hope for the future of medicine. Adult stem cells culled from bone marrow has long been used in the treatment of leukemia and is currently being developed for treatment of cancers and blood diseases.

The Integrative Medical Center, located in Tamps, Mexico is one such facility that offers patients hope. Another is EmCell, located in Ukraine and another is the Bangkok Medical Center Hospital in Thailand. Each offers hope and potential treatments for auto immune diseases like systemic lupus, myasthenia, Crohn’s Disease, Buerger’s Disease, and muscular dystrophy. Stem cell cures for neural degenerative diseases like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and spinal cord damage are on the horizon. Stem cell treatment and recovery for wounds and injuries include enhanced surface wound healing, recovery from gangrene, and faster surgery recovery time.

The connection between stem cells and health cannot be ignored. Stem cell therapies have not yet been approved in the U.S., but consumers have options when it comes to stem cell therapies offered in Mexico, Asia, and throughout Europe.

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