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Decubitus Ulcers (Bed Sores)

Decubitus ulcers, known as bed sores or pressure sores, are ulcers that…

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Bladder Distention

Bladder distention is a painful condition characterised by abnormal enlargement of the…

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Physical therapy is a type of therapy which provides prevention, rehabilitation and treatment for…

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Neurectomy

Neurectomy is a surgical procedure involving the removal of a section of a nerve.

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Myelotomy when surgical incisions are made into the nerve fibres of the spinal cord.

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Rhizotomy

Rhizotomy is a surgical procedure to destroy the nerve roots in the…

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Short-wave diathermy is a treatment designed to increase blood flow in a problem area.

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Muscle–tendon surgery is an operation to lengthen and release the muscle–tendon connections.

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