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Bones and Joints - Problems and Solutions

 
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Bones and joints problems are extremely common and are a major cause of reduced activity and disability. These problems can range from congenital deformities, fractures, diseases such as various types of arthritides, to degenerative conditions. Although problems of the bones and joints become more common as we get older, all age groups, even the very young, are not immune to it.

Injuries of the bones and joints remain the most common in adolescents and young adults. Injuries include not only fractures of the bones, dislocations of joints, and soft tissue injuries due to acute injuries, but also stress injuries due to repetitive sport or work activities...

 
     
     
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It is natural for your bones to weaken as you age. But some people, particularly women, lose so much bone matter that their skeletons become riddled with weak spots. Osteoporosis can cause debilitating hip, spine, and forearm fractures. Estimates show that by 2050, about 50 percent of all osteoporotic hip fractures in the world will occur in Asia. In Singapore, for instance, the incidences of hip fracture in 1998 have gone up five times in women and 1.5 times in men compared to those observed in the 1960s. Read more

 
     
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