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Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
TKA Becomes More Precise With Computers, Robots
How far will orthopedists go in robotic and computer TKA without big clinical trials?
Outcomes of Hip Resurfacing vs Standard Primary THA in Men
This study examines the outcomes in male patients who underwent hip resurfacing or standard total hip arthroplasty procedures. How do they compare?
Scarf Bunionectomy
Developed in 1976 by J.M. Burutaran, the scarf bunionectomy surgery provides an innovative technique for correcting bunions. As explained by FootPhysicians.com, a bunion is a “bump on the side of the big toe.” This bump occurs when the big toe angles toward the second toe, pushing the to
Risk Factors for Incident Hyperuricemia During Mid-adulthood
Which factors are associated with the development of incident hyperuricemia?
Your Comprehensive Guide to Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a common cause of back and leg pain. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the canal in which the spinal cord travels. Spinal stenosis can cause pinched nerves, and may require cortisone injections, physical therapy, or even surgery for relief.
Herniated Disk Pain Relief
A herniated disk, also known as a slipped or ruptured disk, is a painful back injury that can limit your everyday tasks and cause intense pain. Treatment will depend on your lifestyle, intensity of pain and the specific cause of the herniated disk. While surgery is an option, there are various ways
How to Recover From Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement surgery is an involved process that requires adequate information for the patient in order to ensure optimal healing and recovery. In some cases, a patient considered for knee replacement surgery will be required to attend a class prior to surgery to learn about the post-surgi
Stem-Cell Transplant Vs. Bone-Marrow Transplant
Since 1968, bone-marrow transplant procedures have been used to treat diseases such as leukemia, lymphomas and immune-deficiency disorders. By comparison, stem-cell transplants procedures are a fairly new development within the medical-science world. As a result, the potential uses and risks involve
Gait Assessment as a Functional Outcome Measure in TKA
What role could routine gait assessments play in the post-operative rehabilitation of TKA patients?
Post Knee Surgery Exercises
Knee surgery might be the best solution for chronic knee pain or traumatic injury. Knee surgeries have a high success rate, and the prognosis for return to full function is high. After knee surgery, your doctor or physical therapist will prescribe exercises to help you recover quickly and efficientl
Definition of a Bankart Tear
A Bankart tear of the shoulder is an injury that causes instability and recurrent dislocation of the shoulder joint.
Foot Blisters From a Treadmill Workout - How to Prevent Them
It's not uncommon to experience foot blisters from working out on a treadmill. What causes these and how can they be prevented? Read on to find out how you can have a blister-free treadmill workout.
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a pain in either one or both feet. The word plantar pertains to the sole of the foot. Fascia pertains to the dense triangular shaped tissue that is attached to the front of the heel and stretches to the toes. It covers the middle and side of the foot. When this dense tissue beco
Curing Foot Pain in Children and Adults
Now a day's Heel pain is a very common problem found in children and adults. It's basically because the amount of work we do has increased. When foot pain occurs for the first time people usually ignore the cause and then it becomes a serious problem which needs proper care and attention.
Doing Your Best to Avoid Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is the main medical reason for heel pain. This condition causes great pain in the arch of the foot and usually takes months to recover from. The good news is there are some steps you can take to decrease your chances of developing the condition.
Operative Techniques for the Hand & Wrist
The hand and wrist are used constantly throughout the day making them vulnerable to injury. There are many tendons, ligaments, muscles and nerves that can become problematic in these areas. In many cases the injured area will heal with rest and other non-invasive treatments; however, sometimes surge
How to Bike With Posterior Tibula Tendonitis
When athletes perform physical activities improperly they can develop a painful condition known as posterior tibial tendonitis. If you're suffering from this condition, it means that you have an inflamed tibial tendon, a tendon that is located in the back portion of your lower leg. This condition ca
Knee-Surgery Infections
Infections may occur as a complication of knee surgery. An infection of the knee joint is serious and should always be taken care of immediately.
The Top Reasons To Keep Your Feet Healthy
Our feet take a beating on a regular basis, often not considered and lacking the care we should be giving them, or ignoring them when they're trying to tell us something. Foot pain is the way our feet let us know that we're doing something wrong or ignoring a problem.
Soy Protein May Protect Against Osteoporosis
Getting plenty of soy protein from food, or taking soy supplements, could help protect older women from osteoporosis, early results from a new study suggest. WebMD explains.