Leg conditions
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Paget’s Disease
(Osteitis Deformans) Paget’s Disease – Definition Paget’s disease is a chronic condition that results in enlarged and deformed bones. Although…
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis – Definition Osteoporosis is when bones become weak and brittle. If left unchecked, it can lead to bone breaks…
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Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis – Definition Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone. The infection may be: Acute (for a short time) Chronic…
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Osteoarthritis
(Degenerative Joint Disease; Arthritis, Osteo-) Osteoarthritis – Definition Osteoarthritis is the breakdown of cartilage in the joints. This is followed…
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Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia Gravis – Definition Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder. The signal from the nerves to the muscles is…
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