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what is an orthopedics
diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the musculoskeleteal system and deals primarily with the bones
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what is an rheumatologist
specialize in treating inflammatory joint disorders
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what is a chiropractor
doctors of chiropractic (DC) but are not medical physicians
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muscle spams cause
cuased by heavy exercise and muscle fatigue, but they also can be caused by dehydration,hypothyroiddism, lack of calcium or magnesium,kidney failure, and alcoholism.
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treatment for muscle spams
massage,direcrt pressure, ultrasound therapy, stress reduction, strecthing exercise, and miscle relaxants
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what is a fracture
a fracture is a break or crack in a bone that generally is the result of trauma or disese
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treament for fracture
look on page 906
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osteomalacia
softening of the bones. it is caused by either a lack of vitamin D or problems with its metabolism.
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ssymptoms of osteomalacia
reduced endurance,easy fatigability, malaise, and generalized bone tenderness and pain
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what is osteomalacia in children called
rickets
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treatments for osteomalacia
vitamind D, calcium and phosphorus supplement
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