Medical dictionary

What is neural therapy? Neural therapy consists of injecting very low doses of local anaesthetic into certain areas of the body (trigger points). It is considered a form of alternative medicine, especially when used in the treatment of chronic pain and diseases. Its main benefit is that neural therapy doesn't have side effects nor does it usually have complications. The most

What exactly are non-union fractures?   Non-union fractures, also referred to as non-unions or non-healing fractures, are broken bones (i.e. fractures) that have not healed properly or that have not fully healed within the expected time frame.     After what period of time is it generally considered to be a non-union fracture?   Generally, the possibili

What is Orthokine (Regenokine) therapy? Orthokine (or Regenokine in the USA) is a procedure in which a patient’s blood is extracted, manipulated and reintroduced into the body as an anti-inflammatory drug to reduce chronic pain and osteoarthritis. The therapy is used for meniscus tear treatment, as cell therapy for arthritis, torn ACL and to treat MCL cartilage damage caused by sp

What are orthotic insoles?Orthotic insoles are prescription medical devices that are worn inside the shoe to correct foot problems and relieve pain. They are custom-made to fit your feet and are designed to last for a long time, over a period of several years. They are removable, so you can use them in combination with different pairs of shoes. Orthotics should be prescribed by a qualified po

What is osteoarthritis?Osteoarthritis is a degenerative conditions that affects the joints, causing them to become stiff and causing pain. Any of the joints in the body can be affected, but it more commonly affects the hips, knees, and small joints in the hands. It affects women more commonly than it does men, and is the most common form of arthritis in the UK. What are the symptoms of

What is it? Ankle arthritis is a degenerative joint disease involving wear and tear of the cartilage that covers the bone. If these tissues wear, they won’t be able to cushion the weight that the ankle carries. Ankle arthritis is not a common disease, and usually appears due to a foot or leg fracture. The opposite is true for hip or knee arthritis, which are much more common. &

What is osteoarthritis of the elbow? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that causes the loss of cartilage that lines the joint surfaces, which leads to the joint space to disappear. The elbow is one of the least affected joints as osteoarthritis generally affects weight-bearing joints, like the knee. What are the symptoms? Osteoarthritis of the elbow can cause a variety of

What is hip osteoarthritis? Hip osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the cartilage that covers the joint of the pelvic and femoral bones. This tissue facilitates movement between the bones and prevents them from rubbing against each other directly. When the cartilage decreases in thickness and texture, or is lost completely, the mechanism between the femur and the pelvis no longer f

What is osteomyelitis?Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone, affecting on average 21.8 people per 100,000 each year.Bones can be infected in a number of ways: after surgery, from a fracture, or from a wound. It is also possible for an infection in the blood to affect the bone. Your risk of a bone infection is increased if you have had hip surgery, have a weakened immune system, or have diabete