01 Nov

Gonarthrosis or osteoarthritis of the knee, how to relieve the pain?

Gonarthrosis or osteoarthritis of the knee is, after osteoarthritis of the hip, the second most common type of osteoarthritis. Wear to the cartilage of this joint causes the bones to rub together, resulting in intense pain and movement limitation. It is also a very rapid degeneration. This affects and impairs the quality of life of patients, who are usually women over the age of 40. Using a gonarthrosis knee brace helps to relieve pain and stabilise the knee. That way, the patient can return to living a more normal life.

25 Oct

How to treat Bennett’s fracture dislocation

Bennett’s dislocation is an uncommon injury that affects the first metacarpal. It usually occurs in males aged between 15 and 45 and is caused by the fist impacting an object with the thumb bent, a fall on the radial edge of the hand or car and cycling accidents.

04 Oct

What is the best pressure relief cushion?

Pressure sores appear when a person spends a lot of time sitting or lying in bed and cannot change position due to illness, age, being overweight, etc. Pressure ulcers are lesions of varying depth caused by excessive pressure on the tissue. To prevent their onset, pressure relief cushions offer fundamental support to reduce pressure and improve blood circulation.

27 Sep

Paediatric traumatic brain injury

Traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of hospital admission for infants under 12 months, mainly due to falls. In these cases, it is important to act quickly because infants at this age have the greatest risk of suffering brain injuries as their skulls are not yet fully formed.

20 Sep

Orthopaedic knee braces to alleviate tendinopathy

Tendinopathy is one of the most common sports injuries. It mainly affects the tendons of the knee and ankle, and usually appears due to overuse. It is important to follow medical treatment, which consists of drugs, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and the use of orthopaedic knee braces to protect the area. Acting quickly prevents a chronic injury, which can lead to tendon rupture.

16 Aug

Pressure sore treatment, how to prevent pressure ulcers

Pressure sores form when the skin is subjected to continuous pressure, rubbing or sliding friction, for example, in people who are forced to spend considerable amounts of time in bed or seated and have difficulty changing position. Pressure sore treatment is simple and the sores heal easily. It is, of course, necessary to act quickly because complications can occur and many problems can appear.

02 Aug

How to correct foot posture in cases of cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy is the disorder that creates the most orthopaedic problems. By affecting foot posture, it causes imbalances in normal gait, and this can result in problems with other parts of the body. Early assessment of these disorders is essential to enable immediate treatment to be applied.

26 Jul

How to get soft feet

The feet are usually the part of the body that we pay least attention to. We take care of the face and hydrate the skin, but when it comes to foot care, we only think about it in the summer or when there is discomfort. Prevention is better. With special care, it is possible to have perfect feet all year round.

19 Jul

Ozone therapy revolutionises the treatment of arthritis

Arthritis causes inflammation, heat, stiffness and pain in the affected joints (hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, hips, knees, ankles or feet). Treatment is aimed at relieving these symptoms. At present, one of the most effective is ozone therapy. It helps reduce pain and inflammation and also strengthens the immune system, three of the characteristics of arthritis. And it has no side effects and improves the patient’s quality of life.

05 Jul

How to relieve neck injury pain

Neck injuries can stem from joint inflammation or muscle distension. Also as a result of falls, sudden turns, excessive exercising or traffic accidents. Cervicalgia, torticollis and whiplash are highly prevalent and many people suffer from the pain and incapacity they produce.

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