Question 1

need cervical surgery c5/6, acdf with bone graft. is plage implant best for this procedure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Increases fusion rates which are already excellent,  equivalent alternative is auto graft hip bone and six weeks in collar allograft donor bone with plate and limited post op immobilization has yielded excellent results for decades . benefits: no second surgical site and no immobilization can be achieved with cervical disc replacement as well sucess rate for relief if arm pain well documented

Question 2

what is ageing in place?

Accepted Answer

Typically when: people talk about ageing in place they are talking about an elderly person who may not be able to care for themselves at home such that they would be a candidate for moving into a nursing home.  For those who are interested and able to, ageing in place involves continuing to live at home with the help and support of caregivers who assist with activities of daily living, medical needs, etc.

Question 3

how long to wear a bite plate?

Accepted Answer

As long as recommend: Removable appliances can be designed to do a multitude of functions.  Only your dentist knows what it was designed to do, how many hours per day it should be worn, and for how long.  Please discuss this with your treating dentist.  Understand that no two patients have the same identical problems, nor do they require the same treatment.

Question 4

where is the best place to die?

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Death: This is always a difficult topic because it reflects the unkown. The best answer is to pass away probably at your own home with family around you.

Question 5

how can  a titanium plate break?

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Titanium Hardware: If placed under abnormal amounts of stress, medical hardware can break and fail.  I've seen broken screws more commonly but it would be possible to break plates as well.

Question 6

where should the aed pads be placed?

Accepted Answer

AED pads: "Place one pad on the right center of the person's chest above the nipple. Place the other pad slightly below the other nipple and to the left of the ribcage." (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/aed/howtouse)

Question 7

can plants cause diseases in humans?

Accepted Answer

Some: plants can cause problems if eaten or  touched.

Question 8

best place to check kids temperature?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The most consistent/accurate readings are obtained from an anal probe (core temperature). Many newer products read temperature from the middle ear or skin &amp; if done right these can be accurate. Axillary  temperatures (armpit) can be accurate but are more prone to inconsistency. I believe there are Utube videos showing techniques.

Question 9

where's the best place to have a baby?

Accepted Answer

In a safe facility: Given the present state of prenatal diagnosis, this depends  on the fetus. Since 10% of all newborns end up needing some form of advanced nursery care, including possible time in an NICU, a hospital with trained staff is worth the cost.If the fetus is found to have a suspicious finding  suggestive of a heart defect or the baby comes early, a hospital with NICU and specialist staff may be indicated

Question 10

how do i gain weight in the right places?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately: if you simply eat to gain weight - you can't chose where it will be deposited. However, you can build up muscle mass strategically to shape yourself. Take care.

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