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musculoskeletal disease

When is knee osteoarthritis surgery necessary?

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I have suffered from osteoarthritis for many years, and the condition is currently well-controlled. Will I need surgery in the future? (My Hanh, Tien Giang)

Signs of joint hypermobility

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Joint hypermobility can cause pain, stiffness, reduced balance, and recurrent dislocations.

How squatting harms joints

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Squatting can increase pressure on cartilage and ligaments, accelerate joint degeneration, and compress blood vessels and nerves.

Four habits that harm joints in summer

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Not drinking enough water, using cooling devices all day, and poor nutrition can worsen joint pain in summer.

Choreographer Quang Dang suffers torn shoulder tendon during dance practice

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Quang Dang, 37, tore a shoulder tendon after a hand-stand dance move, requiring endoscopic surgery to repair it.

Back tendon utilized for reconstruction of torn shoulder tendon

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Mr. Tuan, 59, whose shoulder tendon tear progressively worsened over five years, underwent endoscopic surgery where doctors used a back tendon for replacement.

Early warning signs of osteoporosis often overlooked

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Dull back pain and a decrease in height can be early indicators of osteoporosis, though they are often subtle and easily mistaken for symptoms of other conditions.

When to seek medical attention for neck and shoulder pain?

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I frequently experience neck and shoulder pain that appears and subsides quickly; is this dangerous? When should I seek medical attention? (Nguyen Huong, Can Tho)

What does neck pain when bowing the head indicate?

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I am an office worker who uses a computer extensively, and recently I have experienced neck pain when bowing my head. What condition is this, and when should I seek medical attention? (Thanh Hoa, 31 years old)