What is Ozone Therapy? Ozone therapy is the administration of medical ozone into the body for the treatment of different diseases. The medical action of ozone derives from its ability to: Modulation of the immune system. Modulation of oxidative stress and inflammation. Improvement of tissue oxygenation. Direct disinfectant and trophic action (useful in wounds). What … Read more
Fractures of the hip region correspond to those that occur at the upper end of the femur, and with wrist fractures, are the most common in the elderly. Although they are classically divided into two groups; fractures of the neck of the femur and those of the truncal region. In both cases, the problems caused … Read more
When an elderly person suffers a hip fracture due to a fall, he will usually feel severe pain in the groin region. If it is a complete fracture, he or she will not be able to move the affected limb. In addition, it should be noted that in some cases an initially incomplete fracture may … Read more
What does physical activity or sport counseling in the elderly consist of? Is there any kind of previous test? In the promotion of health for the elderly, physical activity is a fundamental pillar to improve their physical, psychological and social quality of life. In our medical practice we often recommend an action plan to carry … Read more
Ultrasound has been consolidated in recent years as one of the main diagnostic techniques in musculoskeletal injuries. Advantages of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Rheumatology The reasons for the incorporation of ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases lie in several aspects: Speed of execution of the ultrasound technique, which allows repeating the test when … Read more
Rheumatic diseases encompass many pathologies that affect the fertile age, so a good planning of pregnancy and a good control of it depend to a great extent on whether it is successful and the couple can enjoy their child at the end of it. Is pregnancy with a rheumatic disease possible? None of the rheumatic … Read more
Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease, which consists in the loss of bone tissue per unit of bone volume. When suffering from this disease, the bone loses mineral and protein content, so it becomes more porous and ends up containing more air. All this causes a decrease in bone mass and an alteration of the … Read more
Statistically, osteoarthritis is the most common disease of the joints and spine. Cartilage is a very resistant substance, with a smooth surface that covers the joints so that their function is perfect. The deterioration of this cartilage usually starts from the middle of life, even in younger people, altering its surface, thinning, sometimes there are … Read more
Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and pain, with consequent functional deficits in the joints. It occurs in people with cutaneous psoriasis, a chronic skin disease in which scales appear that may itch and/or bleed, producing nail lesions in approximately one third of cases. It affects both men and women and … Read more
“One is born in pain and dies in pain, and between life and death there is more pain than one would like.” This pessimistic concept of existence, in spite of being very real, is in contrast with the thought of the Epicureans and hedonists, for whom one should seek the maximum enjoyment and the greatest … Read more