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Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
Why Neuropathy in Feet Is No Joke
Do you feel a sudden tingling or numbing sensation in your feet? Does it happen regularly? Do you find yourself wondering why you have sudden bruises on your feet? If you answered yes to 2 or all of these questions, then you might be suffering from neuropathy in feet.
Important Functions of the Skeletal System
The skeletal system fulfills many important functions. The human body has 206 bones, which protect it while providing it with crucial minerals and blood cells.
Process of Skeletal Muscle Growth
The processA skeletal muscle fiberSkeletal muscle cells, called muscle fibers, develop within the womb. Small cells called myoblasts fuse together to form muscle fibers. Since each muscle fiber is made by the fusion of a hundred or more myoblasts, each skeletal muscle fiber has a hundred...
Effectiveness of Abatacept for RA in Europe and Canada
IV abatacept may be a safe and effective therapeutic option for patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis.
The Importance of Protein for Muscle Gain
Protein is an important supplement in regards to muscle gain. It has several important functions but its intake must be carefully monitored or else it can be detrimental to both muscle gain and overall health.
Medscape Orthopaedics New Additions
Welcome to the second edition of our monthly column, written to help alert you to what is new and what will be coming soon on Medscape Orthopaedics.
Elbow Inflammation & Pain
Elbow inflammation and pain can be caused by different conditions, including bursitis, tendinitis, golfer's elbow and tennis elbow. Symptoms can range from an inability to hold certain objects to increasing pain and tenderness with any movement of the affected joint. Rest is usually prescribed, alon
Approach to Pathologic Fractures in Children
Learn more on the most common tumors associated with pathological fractures in children and choosing an appropriate course of treatment.
Test for Shoulder Injury
There are various types of shoulder injuries. There are also special testing that is used to determine which type of shoulder injury has occurred. Testing includes physical examinations, X-rays and MRIs that often follow symptoms of shoulder pain or an obvious injury.
How to Perform ACL Surgery
ACL reconstruction is the surgical procedure commonly used for treatment of an ACL tear. The steps of ACL surgery can vary depending on specific techniques, but these steps are commonly used to perform ACL reconstructive surgery.
Things You Have to Know About Dark Toenails
At the start of the day, it is hard to take care of everything. This includes checking how our nails look especially if we will just be wearing closed shoes. If we are not particular with how our nails appear we might fail to check some irregularities that are going on such as dark toenails. We migh
Disc Bulging Recovery
Lower back pain will be a problem for four out of five people at some point during their lives. One cause of back pain is a bulging disk. Your doctor can recommend treatments that will help your recovery from a bulging disk.
Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cells with PRP In Joints
A new study reports on the use of autologous ADSCs with PRP injected into articular joints. Is it considered safe?
Got Bursitis? These Are Your Treatment Options
Treatment of bursitis is aimed at reducing inflammation and allowing rest of the inflamed bursa. Learn treatment steps to help you find relief.
Bunion Surgery Recovery - Post Operative Rehabilitation
Depending on the amount of tissues, tendons, ligaments and bones involved during the surgery, the average bunion surgery recovery phase may last from weeks to months (usually 6 weeks-6 months). In some cases, complete healing and recovery of your normal gait pattern may take up to a year.
Osteoporosis-Medications
Medications are used to both prevent and treat osteoporosis. Some medications slow the rate of bone loss or increase bone thickness.
Calf Stretching Exercises to Avoid Bunions
A bunion is a bump that occurs at the base of the big toe, brought on by conditions which force the big toe into contact with the other toes, resulting in the condition from the friction generated thereby. According to the Mayo Clinic, the primary risk factors for bunions include wearing snug shoes
Osteopathic Treatment of Sciatica
Sciatica is a painful condition related to the sciatic nerve, which is the largest and longest nerve in your body. It extends from your spinal cord and goes from your lower back into your pelvis and buttocks, then down each leg. Osteopathic treatment of sciatica is conservative.
What Could Cause Severe Pain in Knee & Swelling?
The knee is the largest joint in the body, and has the most propensity for injury. Because of the way it is built---a delicate balance of muscles, tendons, bones, and ligaments ---it endures tremendous stress during any activities that involve jumping, running, twisting or bending. Because of this,