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Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
Obesity in Pediatric Orthopaedics
This article reviews the most recent research on childhood obesity how it impacts the practice of pediatric orthopedics.
Standard Cell Precautions
Use of a cell phone can be dangerous in situations where cell phone use is restricted.cell phone image by sonya etchison from Fotolia.comCell phone use is on the rise. Learning standard cell phone precautions can protect you and others while you are driving, in places of high levels of...
Stiff Shoulder Joint Exercises
If one or both of your shoulders are starting to feel stiff after experiencing exercise or heavy lifting, it may be a good idea to complete exercises designed specifically to relieve this tension. Leaving it be or continuing to use it could cause further pain and discomfort.
New Oral Anticoagulants After Total Knee Arthroplasty
This review explores several new oral anticoagulants for thromboprophylaxis after TKA. Are they effective?
Osteoporosis Drug, Vitamin D Now in 1 Pill
The FDA has approved Fosamax Plus D, a once-weekly pill that contains both the osteoporosis drug Fosamax and the bone-building nutrient vitamin D.
Natural Causes of Joint Pain
Joint pain is characterized by soreness in any area of your body where the bones meet, according to the Mayo Clinic. Other symptoms associated with joint pain include tenderness, swelling, lack of mobility and redness. Joint pain can be caused by a number of natural causes which include genes, arthr
Why Is it Important That Tendons Do Not Stretch?
The role of a tendon involves connecting muscle to bone. It is important that these structures do not stretch because skeletal alignments would be in danger. Without the firm attachment of a tendon to a bone, joints would not move. The contraction and flexing of muscle without firm tendon attachmen
What Are Tophi Deposits?
Tophi deposits are clusters of urate crystals that form deposits in the soft tissues of the body. Deposits of urate crystals can occur almost anywhere but are most frequently seen in cartilage, joints and bones, especially the arm and leg joints. Tophi deposits are common in people who have high lev
Stretching Exercises for a Pulled Hamstring
Your hamstrings are the muscles that extend along the back of your leg. They are the muscles that allow you to bend your knees and perform other activities such as running, walking, pedaling and jumping. Recuperating from a pulled hamstring injury requires diligence, hard work and determination. Cho
Orthopedic Statistics and Demographics
Information about orthopedics, including the most common procedures, number of patients treated, and most frequent orthopedic problems. Find orthopedic stats and demographic information in the statistics compiled here.
Acupressure for Knee Pain
Though the pharmaceutical industry has developed many drugs useful in pain management, some seek natural drug free therapies to alleviate their daily pain. A very common medical condition is knee pain, and acupressure therapy can be helpful in relieving minor discomfort.
Self-administered Tests for Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy
Are self-administered tests an effective means of identifying pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women?
Scoliosis Traction Treatment
Scoliosis can be a minor or major condition. It means the spine is curved sideways. The severity of it is determined by how much curve exists and its effects on your movement. The condition can affect quality of life. One treatment option is traction exerted on the spine to correct the curvature. Th
Side Effects of Donating Bone Marrow
Bone marrow donation secures healthy blood cells to transplant into a patient with leukemia or another blood disorder. The surgery must be performed in a hospital. While donating bone marrow is considered safe and has saved recipients' lives, there are some risks and possible side effects.
Treatment For Toenail Pain
Injury to the toenail, toenail fungus, or ingrown toenails can lead to toenail pain. Generally, ingrown toenails are often the source of toenail pain. It is caused because the nail has been clipped incorrectly.
Stress Fractures: Don't Put Off Painful Foot Injuries
Stress fractures are one of the most dreaded running injuries and can sideline runners for weeks or months. As the name suggests, a stress fracture is a small crack in any of the weight-bearing bones of the body.
Information on a Herniated Disc
A disc separates each vertebrae as a method of shock absorption. They are like little cushions with a gel-like material covered with a tough outer layer. A herniated disc occurs when a tear in the casing allows some of the inner material to seep out.
Natural Muscle Growth
With a lot of impressionable people out there, especially kids, it is of utmost importance to take a natural approach to muscle building. Exercising the muscles is definitely important, but exercising common sense is paramount.
What Are the Causes of Spinal Fusion?
Spinal fusion is not a condition that is caused naturally. It is a surgical procedure that is recommended and performed to treat certain injuries and problems with the back or spine. The procedure involves correcting problems within the vertebrae along the spine. Specifically, spinal fusion involves
More Middle-Aged Americans Are Getting Hips Replaced
Over 10 years, rate of surgeries nearly doubled for those ages 45 to 64