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Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
Avulsion Fracture Facts: Bone Up on These Ligament Injuries
An avulsion fracture is an injury to the bone where a tendon or ligament attaches. Most avulsion fractures can be treated without surgery.
Foot Calluses - What is a Foot Callus and How Can it Be Treated?
A foot callus can be best described as a thickening of the surface layer of the skin. This is usually in response to some form of pressure being applied on the foot. Here are some causes of foot calluses and effective treatment options.
60-Minute Workout Stops Bone Loss
Postmenopausal women who work out for 60 minutes, three times a week -- and take calcium -- can stop bone loss.
Computer-Aided Resection for Bone Tumors Around the Knee
The authors describe the use of this technique in 12 patients with malignant bone tumors and report on the outcomes.
PRP: Hype or Help?
PRP injections are the latest, and by some reports greatest, of treatments available for overuse injuries. Used to treat tennis elbow, patellar tendonitis,
What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Cervical Dysplasia?
Cervical dysplasia is a growth of abnormal cells on the outer lining of the cervix that may or may not be cancerous. The condition does not normally display symptoms, which is why many doctors recommend that women get regular testing done to check for cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer. In some
Tips to Reduce Water Retention
Avoid alcohol when you are retaining water.Jessica Boone/Stockbyte/Getty ImagesWater retention can make you feel bloated and uncomfortable. Retaining water is a common symptom of premenstrual syndrome, and usually disappears within a few days. Treatments for water retention are available,...
Osteoporosis: Living & Managing
With osteoporosis, it’s important to prevent falls and fractures. But that doesn’t mean sitting on the sidelines. Learn about living with and managing osteoporosis.
Should You Worry about Metal Ions after Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement?
In an effort to increase the longevity of hip replacement implants, some surgeons use a hip replacement that is made entirely of metal. These metal-on-metal implants are known to release metal ions into the body that can be detected in the blood and in the urine. Is this a problem?
Help for Shoulder Tendinitis and Bursitis
Tendinitis and bursitis of the shoulder are conditions characterized by a painful inflammation, but the areas of inflammation are different for each. Either the tendon, which attaches muscle to bone, or the bursa, which lubricates and cushions the joints, is affected. Whichever condition plagues th
Treatment of Muscular and Tendinous Injuries With Platelet-Rich Plasma
Platelet-rich plasma represents a novel, noninvasive treatment method for patients with acute or chronic soft-tissue musculoskeletal injuries.
How can I learn more about a specific type of implant/prosthesis?
How can I learn more about a specific type of implant/prosthesis? Orthopedic procedures commonly use devices such as prosthetic joints, plates, screws, and rods. To learn more about these implants, contact the company directly.
How Do Knee Joint Replacements Work?
During a total knee replacement, a surgeon removes the damaged cartilage and bones that make up your knee joint and replaces them with plastic and metal components.
Whom to See for Sciatica
Sciatica, a painful condition, can result from strain, overuse or injury. Sciatica symptoms include intense pain around the lower back; the pain can travel to your hip, the back of your leg and your upper thigh. This condition commonly affects individuals 30 to 50 years old, but it can also strike
How to Cope With a Torn Rib Cartilage
Torn rib cartilage, also known as costochondral separation, can be painful. This occurs when the ribs tear away from the cartilage used to attach them to the sternum. Typically these injuries are caused by trauma and violent landings. There are several things that can be done to help cope with a tor
Using Vinegar As a Toenail Fungus Cure
Among the many home remedies as a treatment, using vinegar as a toenail fungus cure is one of the best known and popular ways to combat and treat nail fungus infections. There does exist an ongoing debate about the usefulness of vinegar between naturopathic and homeopathic remedies and the establish
Why Are Tendons Stretchy?
Tendons consist of a dense, fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone. They play a key role in holding our skeletal frame together and stretch to allow muscles to contract as our joints move.
Predicting Poor Outcomes After TKA in Those Awaiting Surgery
Which patients are more likely to experience poor outcomes after TKA? A new preliminary prediction tool may help identify those at risk.
Shoulder Muscle Injuries
Shoulder muscle injuries can be a common occurrence in both athletes and non-athletes alike. They can be caused by simple overuse or from a more traumatic incident such as a sports mishap. They can also result from repeatedly performing everyday tasks with improper form or even from a prolonged peri
Physical Therapy After ACL Surgery
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament that connects your knee's femur and tibia bones. Positioned diagonally between the two bones, the ACL provides support and rotational flexibility to your knee. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons estimates that 100,000 people a year require