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Early nerve intervention lowers pain, complications post amputation: Study
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
A study published in the issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), suggests that performing targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) at the time of amputation can reduce pain scores and prevent complications relat
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Nepal: She lost her legs but that didn't stop her from flying high
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Sita Subedi was determined to make a career in dance, but her journey almost ended when her leg had to be amputated due to cancer; however, she pursued her passion and went on to become a successful dance instructor.
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Why do killer bacteria affect some people more severely than others
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Group A streptococci are widespread bacteria that can cause strep throat and impetigo, among other problems. However, if the bacteria become invasive, the situation might quickly deteriorate. In this situation, the name may change to killer bacteria or flesh-eating bacteria, and it can cause
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On National Vascular Day, uniting 26 cities across India, Health Minister
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 8: Vascular Society of India, founded on 6th August 1994 in Chennai, today, celebrated the National Vascular Day across the nation. On this occasion, a walkathon was organised in 26 cities across India to spread awareness by a message of 'Walk a Mile to Live with a
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"Let us walk more and drive less to keep our limbs and our city healthy":
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Walkathon witnessed the participation of senior PGIMER faculty members, resident doctors, nursing officers, youngsters, and other walking enthusiasts.
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Brain signatures for chronic pain identified in small group of individuals
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Researchers have recorded pain-related data from inside the brains of people suffering from chronic pain issues caused by stroke or amputation (phantom limb pain) for the first time. Understanding how pain is represented by brain activity and how to modify that activity to treat chronic pain
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Landmark reconstructive surgery: Toes of foot transplanted to fingerless h
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"Patient Mayra from Alwar, Rajasthan met with an accident two years ago when her hands came in a rotating fodder cutting machine which resulted in the complete amputation of all the fingers and part of palm of both hands," the Hospital said.
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Researchers find hip muscle exercises help improve mobility in persons wit
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to a new study, strengthening hip muscles may be essential for improving mobility in persons with below-knee amputations.
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Diabetic foot ulcer treatment to avoid amputation at Park Endocrinology
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI/SRV): According to reports, there are between 9.1 and 26.1 million diabetic foot ulcers recorded each year worldwide.
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Football player dies in Tamil Nadu hospital, kin allege medical negligence
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The reports revealed that the negligence of Periyar Nagar Hospital led to the amputation of Priya's leg at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital.
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Study shows benefits of amputation for patients with severe brachial plexu
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 30 (ANI): As per research in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, reconstruction surgery might not work for some people with severe brachial plexus injuries, hence they choose to go through an amputation. In a retrospective review by Mayo Clinic researchers, these pat
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Research shows advances in Alzheimer's disease studies using optical fiber
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 30 (ANI): For some people with severe brachial plexus injuries, reconstruction surgery may not work, so they choose amputation. In a retrospective review by Mayo Clinic researchers, these patients reported less mechanical shoulder pain, higher employment rates, and grea
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