Hip diseases
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S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) for osteoarthritis | Cochrane
This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of S-Adenosylmethionine on osteoarthritis.
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Hips — Arthritis Australia
The hip is commonly affected by arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis (OA)
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Osteoarthritis explained
Knee pain, hip pain, aching joints: these common complaints can be caused by osteoarthritis. Find out how it can be managed.
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Hip Dysplasia - Miracle Babies
Dysplasia of the hip if adolescent patients successfully treated for developmental dysplasia of the hip The successful treatment of DDH in infancy does not ensure normal hip development; therefore, follow up into maturity may be recommended
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Arthritis and surgery: hip replacement - MyDr.com.au
For some people with arthritis, hip replacement surgery could mean the difference between leading a normal life or putting up with a debilitating condition.
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Hip disorders - Better Health Channel
The hip joint is complicated to allow a wide range of motion while still supporting the weight of the body.
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Perthes' disease - Better Health Channel
Most children with Perthes' disease eventually recover, but it can take anywhere from two to five years.
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Osteoarthritis - Better Health Channel
Many people will experience symptoms of osteoarthritis as they age.
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Osteoarthritis — Arthritis Australia - the most common arthritis in Australia
Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that affects the whole joint, and is thought to be the result of a joint working extra hard to repair itself.
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Osteoarthritis - Pain Conditions - painHEALTH
Learn about Osteoarthritis, what treatments are available and get helpful tips to form part your musculoskeletal pain co-management treatment plan
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Aquatic exercise for people with osteoarthritis in the knee or hip | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: There is moderate quality evidence that aquatic exercise may have small, short-term, and clinically relevant effects on patient-reported pain, disability, and QoL in people with knee and hip OA
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S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) for osteoarthritis | Cochrane
This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of S-Adenosylmethionine on osteoarthritis.
Read more on Cochrane (Australasian Centre) website
Acupuncture for osteoarthritis | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: Sham-controlled trials show statistically significant benefits; however, these benefits are small, do not meet our pre-defined thresholds for clinical relevance, and are probably due at least partially to placebo effects from incomplete blinding
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Information for clinicians – Low Back Pain Clinical Care Standard | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
What clinicians need to know
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Information for clinicians - Delirium Clinical Care Standard | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
What do clinicians need to know? The Delirium Clinical Care Standard includes eight evidence-based quality statements to ensure that:
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Information for clinicians - Sepsis Clinical Care Standard | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
What do clinicians need to know?
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Opioid Analgesic Stewardship in Acute Pain Clinical Care Standard | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Overview Opioid analgesics are high-risk medicines, widely used in hospitals and primary care to manage pain.
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An Overview of Osteoporosis | Ausmed
The aptly-named osteoporosis (‘bones with holes’), is a condition causing bones to become more porous due to loss of density. This decreased density means the bones are weaker, thinner and more fragile, which makes them more susceptible to breakage.
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