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Some of the bodies were surgically implanted with artificial joints (post-mortem, of course) then propped up as some sort of celebration of the genius of modern joint replacement surgery. I thought this was odd. Yes, I know, in a roomful of dead bodies, stripped of their skin and propped up into artificial poses, I noticed something that struck me as bizarre. Why would they perform joint replacement surgery on dead bodies? Was the procedure billed to Medicare? Like a giant 3-D anatomy chart Overall, the exhibit was certainly eye opening.

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If all else fails, surgery, such as joint replacement surgery or osteotomy, which realigns the bones to reduce wear and pain, can be performed. RADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE Herbs: Chinese herbal remedies can be combined with acupuncture to treat this condition. The herbs listed in the formulas below are available from Chinese pharmacies or online.

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Bones can become infected via an invading organism in the blood or when an infection in nearby tissues moves into them. joint replacement surgery may also be the culprit: Bacteria or fungi in nearby areas can be swept into the bone as holes are drilled and artificial parts are attached. Symptoms of a bone infection include pain, swelling, discomfort with movement, fatigue, and fever, among other things. Gentamicin is used to treat bone infections and severe bacterial infections that won't respond to other antibiotics. If treated promptly, a bone infection can be eliminated.

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I also see patients who need joint replacement surgery. Other common conditions are tendinitis of the knee and shoulder, rotator cuff pathology, chondromalacia of the patella, and carpal tunnel syndrome. DISILLUSIONMENT WITH "CHRONIC PAIN" In the early years of my practice I usually referred patients with chronic neck and back pain to chronic pain specialists. The standard treatment was a series of therapeutic injections usually consisting of a combination of local anesthetics and steroids.

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Be very careful if you have problems with your neck or back, or if you've had joint replacement surgery.) It doesn't have to be fancy. Start by extending one arm to the sky to stretch from your torso to your fingertips. Lower that arm and stretch the other side. Repeat this at least five times. Then, extend both arms, gently bend from the waist, and try to touch your toes. Never bob up and down while stretching. Simply reach as far as you can without pain, and hold the pose for ten to fifteen seconds. Again, repeat at least five times.

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Orthopedic surgeons still use methyl methacrylate, an excellent adhesive, in joint replacement surgery. Typically, the surgical patient does not react to the substance, but the surgeons themselves do, becoming sensitized to this type of acrylic. (Methyl methacrylate may also be a peripheral neurotoxin. ) Medications: Medications that are applied externally to rashes can sometimes sensitize the area of skin that is affected by the rash. In some cases, inflamed skin can get worse when a sensitizing ingredient in a topical medication is applied.

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However, many people do respond dramatically, being able to reduce or eliminate NSAIDS and other painkillers and postpone or avoid joint replacement surgery. You can hasten your progress by also having a program of regular exercise (more likely when pain is less), losing excessive weight, and eating a good diet, including fish high in omega-3 fatty acids. The earlier you start using glucosamine, the better. Studies show it is very effective for early or less severe osteoarthritis, but less so for severe or late osteoarthritis.

It may relieve pain and enable you to delay or avoid joint replacement surgery. If it doesn't work, you will find out in a couple of months with no harm done, since side effects are minimal. Which Type Should You Take? It seems likely that glucosamine sulfate alone (as proved by many well-designed studies), or a combination of glucosamine and chondroitin, including Cosamin (as many case histories support) may all work. The only way to really find out which works best for you is to do some trial-and-error experimenting; test them yourself and go with the one or ones that give the most relief.

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All of them had such severe arthritic symptoms that they were candidates for joint replacement surgery, and all had been taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Despite the severity of the patients' symptoms, researchers reported that 68 percent of those with rheumatoid arthritis and 39.5 percent of those with osteoarthritis showed significant improvement after taking green-lipped mussel extract. The researchers concluded that the treatment "reduces the amount of pain and stiffness, improves the patient's general ability to cope with life, and apparently enhances general health.

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