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Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
Ortho Political Action Committee Is No. 1
PAC leans Republican, but so do orthopedic surgeons in a Medscape survey.
How to Lower Uric Acid Level Naturally
If you previously had an episode of gout, or have been diagnosed with high uric acid blood levels, learn how you can naturally lower your uric acid levels!
About the Fibula
There are four bones in the human leg. The femur makes up the upper leg and is also known as the thigh bone (and is the largest bone in the human body). The patella is a small floating bone, also known as the knee cap. The tibia is the largest bone of two in the lower leg, and the fibula is the smal
Even Running World Record Holders Take Days Off to Tend to Their Achilles Tendonitis
In Columbus this time of year, I see many runners trying do all they can to maximize their training time for the remainder of the outdoor track season.The Capital City half marathon is this Saturday, May 7, 2011. And earlier this week the world record holder in the 800M race, David Rudisha has recen
Zetaclear - What It Is And How It Works
First thing people need to know is how the fungus develops. The fungus needs a warm moist environment to thrive. This is why people are often advised to alternate the footwear that they wear every week.
Shoulder Impingement Decompression Recovery
Shoulder decompression surgery is a common outpatient procedure performed to relieve pressure and pinching of the rotator cuff tendon between the humerus and acromion bones.Depending on physician preference, general or local anesthesia may be used. This procedure is now commonly perform
Nail Fungus - Causes and Symptoms
Fungus infection is a very common problem faced by people around the world. Its scientific name is onychomycosis and it is a condition related to nails especially the toe nails. Nail fungus is a problem which occurs amongst men more than women. In the initial stage the symptoms of this nail infectio
How to Identify a Cell Carrier
There are many reasons why you would want to identify a cell number's carrier company. Say your friend swears by his service but can't remember which carrier he uses. Or perhaps you're having a problem with a carrier and you want to identify it so you can call them. The Internet makes it easier to f
Causes of Knee Numbness
Numbness in the knee can be caused by a number of things. Some of these things are easily treated and others are far more complex. When you get numbness in the knee, it indicates a problem and needs to be evaluated by a physician. Some of the more common causes of numbness in the knee include kneeca
The Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
The medical community does not understand fibromyalgia very well. What doctors do know is that it is a real disease with a wide variety of symptoms. Some people are more prone to fibromyalgia than others, and it is more common in women than in men.
Frozen Shoulder Physiotherapy Treatment
A frozen shoulder refers to any injury to the shoulder joint or any of the muscles surrounding it that makes a full range of movement without pain impossible. Frozen shoulder may be a result of an injury such as a car accident, trauma from active sports or other injury. Most doctors recommend physic
How to Fix Sore Muscles & Joints
There is no one cause of sore muscles and joints. It can be the result of overworked muscles and ligaments, poor nutrition, tension or even aging. While there isn't an automatic cure for muscles and joints that are in pain, there are a number of easy ways to soothe them. The ultimate key is to give
Medications That Cause Joint Pain
Some medications may cause joint pain as well as treat the conditions they are designed for. While not all patients experience joint pain, some prescription drugs have been linked to this side effect.
What Is the Recovery Difference for Total Knee & Partial Knee Replacement?
Knee replacement is a common procedure for those suffering from arthritis in the joint. The type of replacement performed, total or partial, depends on the severity of damage to the knee.
Types of Bone Diseases
Bone diseases can be caused by malnutrition, cancer, infection or genetics. The most common bone disease is osteoporosis.
Surgical and Anatomic Considerations in ACL Reconstruction
What's the latest in ACL reconstruction surgery? This article will bring you up to date.
Medical Fibromyalgia Treatment
Fibromyalgia is thought to be a rheumatic disorder which affects the immune system, causing widespread chronic pain, stiffness, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), anxiety and depression, TMJ, chronic head and neck aches, dizziness, extreme fatigue, memory loss and trouble concentrating, and m
ACL Surgery Techniques
Your ACL or anterior cruciate ligament is a ligament in the knee that helps stabalize the knee. According to Emory Health Care, a complete ACL reconstruction is often the most effective type of ACL surgery, and it is the most commonly performed ACL surgery. While direct repair (using sutures to fuse
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.