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      <description>Think you have broken your wrist in Dubai? What to do first, when to call 998, the X-ray, cast or surgery, and how long a broken wrist takes to heal.</description>
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      <description>Frozen shoulder explained: the three stages, how long each lasts, the link with diabetes, what helps the pain and stiffness, and when surgery is considered.</description>
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      <description>Why hips hurt at night: bursitis, arthritis and back problems, what eases the pain in bed, and the warning signs that need a doctor soon.</description>
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      <title>How long does knee replacement recovery take?</title>
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      <description>A week-by-week guide to knee replacement recovery: the hospital stay, walking aids, driving, work, swelling and when the knee usually feels settled.</description>
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      <description>A step-by-step guide to the day of a knee arthroscopy: getting ready, the anaesthetic, what the surgeon does, going home the same day and the first week.</description>
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      <description>Why knees hurt on stairs: kneecap pain, arthritis and meniscus tears, the signs that tell them apart, what helps at home and when to see a doctor.</description>
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      <description>Why fingers go numb and tingle at night, how carpal tunnel syndrome is diagnosed, what helps (splints, injections, surgery) and when to see a doctor.</description>
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      <description>How to tell a strained rotator cuff from a torn one: night pain, weakness, how it started, the tests a doctor does, and when a scan or repair is needed.</description>
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      <description>The common signs that hip pain may need a hip replacement: pain on walking, stiffness, a limp, night pain, and what to try first before surgery.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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