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Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
What Are the Causes of Night Leg Cramps?
There is something terribly alarming--as well as downright painful--about being abruptly summoned out of a sound sleep by leg cramps. Most people will experience nighttime leg cramping at one time or another. Sometimes it is the result of overexertion during the day; however, it can also be caused b
What Is Micro Fracture Knee Surgery?
Knee microfracture surgery is a procedure used to repair damaged knee cartilage. It is typically performed on people with minor cartilage damage and it can prevent the need for total or partial knee replacement.
Getting Fast and Effective Treatment for Your Bunions
As anyone who has ever had one will know, coping with a bunion can be a painful experience. Bunions form on the inside edge of the main joint of the big toe.
Trends in Knee Arthroscopy and Subsequent Arthroplasty
Are more patients requiring TKA after knee arthroscopy? This study reports on the trends.
Temporal Mandibular Joint Disease
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and muscle disorders include conditions that cause jaw pain as well as pain in the tissues around the temporomandibular joints, located on each side of your jaw. According to TMJ.org, about 35 million people in the U.S. have TMJ problems.
What to Eat and What Not to Eat with Gout
Gout is an arthritic condition that is caused by a buildup of uric acid. This type of acid accumulates as the body breaks down purines. Purines are a type of compound found in certain foods and in the body itself. Symptoms of gout include intense pain and inflammation in certain joints and surroundi
Medical Record Abstraction for Orthopedic Research
Can researchers with no medical training reliably abstract medical record information for clinical research?
Obesity in Pediatric Orthopaedics
This article reviews the most recent research on childhood obesity how it impacts the practice of pediatric orthopedics.
Why Do Our Fingers Prune in the Water?
Finger wrinkling is a bit of a mystery. While some think the question has been solved, it is still unclear exactly why this phenomenon occurs. However, there are some things we do know about the importance of nerves and blood vessels in causing the fingers to wrinkle.
Diet for Osteopenia
Ostepenia is a condition that often precedes osteoporoisis. It indicates that you have lost some density in your bones. It is not a disease, but merely a condition where you become more prone to fractures. Menopause is the main time osteporosis occurs as the decrease in estrogen creates some bone lo
Piriformis Syndrome Surgery
Piriformis syndrome is characterized by symptoms of sciatica, most notably pain in your buttock area which spreads down your leg. In patients with piriformis syndrome, the sciatic nerve becomes irritated as the piriformis muscle spasms and squeezes your sciatic nerve against your pelvic bone. If inj
What Are the Treatments for Osteopenia?
Osteopenia, which is a thinning of the bones, is a condition that affects both men and women. It occurs when bone formation is not fast enough to keep up with normal bone loss. Osteopenia is considered the beginning of osteoporosis, which is a more serious condition that causes bones to become brit
Orthotics to Treat Plantar Fasciitis Pain - Ouch! Stretching Is Better
I cringe every time someone asks me about orthotics as a way to treat a plantar fasciitis injury. When I had my second plantar fascia injury over 15 years ago, I decided that a visit to the podiatrist was the answer. He quickly and highly recommended a pair of custom orthotics. Ouch! That was a big
Implementing Specific Strength Training in Lab Technicians
A workplace strength training intervention can provide a beneficial effect on pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders.
Osteoporosis and Osteopenia Exercise
Osteopenia is a condition that is not as severe as osteoporosis but indicates that there is a thinning of bone density. This condition can lead to the more serious condition, osteoporosis. Exercise is an important factor in keeping bones healthy and strong no matter your age. Low levels of Vitamin D
The Transition of Reported Pain in Different Body Regions
The aim of this investigation was to study the one-year transition of reported pain in different body locations.
Corns and Calluses - Should You Be Worried?
The human foot is a highly complex structure that was ever created. Yet, it delivers the functions of running, walking and even lifting weights. In engineering sense, it is a wonderful creation. This is because it is able to withstand a lot of wear and tear. Should you be glad about this? The answer