Intermittent claudication can be seen in orthopaedics and may be caused by orthopaedic conditions such as lumbar spinal stenosis, lumbar disc herniation, degenerative lesions of the thoracic or cervical spine.…
Motor rehabilitation exercises are important for the recovery of motor function in the lower limbs. Exercise methods include walking on a flat surface, walking on a treadmill without an incline,…
It may be related to nerve compression. The exact mechanism of lumbar spinal stenosis has not yet been clearly concluded and is mainly related to inadequate oxygen supply to the…
The Little Swallow Fly movement is mainly used to relieve symptoms brought about by lumbar spine disorders and is suitable for some patients with lumbar disc herniation. As lumbar disc…
Intermittent claudication in the left leg only can also be seen in a variety of conditions. The first thing to consider is vascular pathology. These patients often also have cool,…
For intermittent claudication in one leg, an ultrasound of the lower limb can be performed first to determine if there is any arterial stenosis or occlusion by observing the blood…
Intermittent claudication is not usually self-curing and requires regular treatment to effectively improve the patient’s symptoms. It is commonly associated with two major conditions, namely arterial disease of the lower…
Some patients with intermittent claudication can recover with bed rest, depending mainly on the cause of the intermittent claudication. If it is caused by lumbar spine disease, it may gradually…
In the presence of intermittent claudication without back pain, the first thing to look for is the presence of pale or cyanotic skin and a lower than normal skin temperature…
The first step is to actively control the patient’s blood glucose levels, correct poor lifestyle, stop smoking and limit alcohol, control weight and eat sensibly. On top of this, active…