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OrthoHeal 14 June 2018 What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) ? When blood moves too slowly through your veins, it can cause a clump of blood cells known as 'blood clot'. When a blood clot forms in a vein deep inside your body, it is called as “ deep vein thrombosis ” (DVT). This is most common disorders that happen in lower leg, thigh or pelvis. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) - cause and symptom A thrombus either arises spontaneously or is caused by clinical conditions including surgery, trauma, or prolonged bed rest. Diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis relies on imaging techniques such as ultrasonography or venography. Only about 25% of symptomatic patients have a thrombus. Relevant data for the frequency of deep vein thrombosis derive from large community-based studies because they mainly reflect symptomatic rather than asymptomatic disease. In a systematic review, the incidence of first deep vein thrombosis in the general population was 0·5 per 1000 person-years. Th...

(A) X-Ray show Lower bone density. (B) Bone density compared to Normal. (C) Weight-bearing exercise (D) Healthy Diet with rich Calcium and Vitamin D OrthoHeal May 29, 2017 Osteoporosis – Treatment and Prevention Osteoporosis, meaning porous bones, a disease in which the density and quality of bones reduced. As bones become more porous and fragile, body constantly absorbs and replaces bone tissue. With osteoporosis, new bone creation is not able to keep up with old bone removal. Hence, the risk of fracture is significantly increased. Cause Bones are thickest and strongest in early adult life and the density of bones increase till late 20’s. After the age of 35, bone density is gradually lost. This happens to everyone, but some develop osteoporosis and lose density much faster than others. And this also makes them prone to fracture. This is common amongst older people, but younger people could also affected. Osteoporosis can affect both men and women. Howeve...