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Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
The Signs of Spondylosis
Spondylosis is a degenerative disorder of the discs and facet joints in the spine. Spondylosis is also known as spinal osteoarthritis, or degenerative disc disease, and can affect the lumbar, thoracic and cervical areas of the spine. It is caused by normal wear and tear due to aging. If the signs of
Uses of an Air Cast
Air casts provide lightweight, removable options for sprains, fractures and sports injuries.ANKLE FRACTURE image by Dr Cano from Fotolia.comSoccer stars David Beckham and Wayne Rooney use air casts when recovering from sports injuries. Many other athletes, professional and amateur, do...
Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms - Signs of It and Alternative Medicine to Treat It!
Plantar fasciitis is a very painful foot condition. Discover what it really is, the main symptoms involved and how to treat it with alternative medicine.
What Are the Causes of Shoulder Bursitis?
The shoulder has small fluid-filled sacs called bursa that provide a cushion between tendons, bones and skin. Shoulder bursitis is an irritation or inflammation of a bursa in the shoulder.
Scoliosis Diagnosis & Treatment
Scoliosis is a skeletal condition in which the spine, rather than being straight, has one or more lateral curves. According to the National Scoliosis Foundation, approximately 2 to 3 percent of the population in the United States is affected by scoliosis each year.
Toenail Treatment Remedies You Can Make at Home
Probably one of the most embarrassing toenail problems a person can have is one that involves the growth of fungus. The symptoms that fungus brings with it are the appearance that it gives a person's toenails and sometimes a very nasty odor that may come from it as well makes it a source of emb
Surgery vs Conservative Treatment for Scaphoid Fractures
Surgical intervention for scaphoid fractures may be the preferred treatment for patients. But is this option supported by clinical research?
How to Diagnose Gout
Gout is a type of arthritis characterized by sudden attacks of pain in the joints. The cause is a buildup of urate crystals in the joints. These are needle-like in shape, making them painful. The buildup can result from a diet of certain foods such as organ meat (e.g. pig intestines or liver), mu
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.
How Do Physical Therapists Treat a Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a stiffness derived by injury, diabetes or age. Attacking the shoulder's mobility through inflammation, irritation and swelling, it can lead to complications such as capsulitis, edema or bursitis if left untreated. Most cases are completely reversible, re
ORIF and CRIF in Treatment of Femoral Neck Fracture
How does the healing rate and risk of avascular necrosis of femoral head differ between these two techniques?
Chronic Knee Pain
Three main bones in your knee are the thigh bone, shin bone and knee cap. They are surrounded by ligaments that connect your knee bones together, tendons that connect your knee bones to muscle, and fluid-filled sacs that cushion your knee. There is also cartilage between the thigh and shin bone th
Ovary Removal Might Raise Odds for Bone Loss, Heart Disease
Doctors should assess overall risks in premenopausal women, study suggests
Knee Surgery Healing
Knee surgery for a torn meniscus (arthroscopy) or, more seriously, revision knee surgery to replace the joint, are fairly common method to treat a torn meniscus or other knee injuries. After surgery, the body will attempt to heal itself, and the patient has a lot of control over whether the body hea
Can You Drive With a Leg Cast?
If you broke your foot or ankle and are fitted with a cast, you may wonder how much your life will be affected. Of course you can't walk on the leg, but can you drive? Here are five questions to ask yourself to help you get an answer to that important question.
Self-administered Tests for Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy
Are self-administered tests an effective means of identifying pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women?
The Science of Orthotics
What is Orthotics? If you ever had a broken arm or knee, chances or you have heard of the word Orthotics because you had to use them. However, even if you've never had a broken limb before, you can still benefit from it. is a medical specialty that focuses on designing and creating a device tha
Broken Shin Bone? Here's What You Should Know
Tibial plateau fractures occur just below the knee joint and can involve the cartilage surface of the knee. Tibial plateau fractures may be treated surgically to realign the broken bone and restore stability to the knee joint.