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How to Diagnose Medial Knee Pain
Of all the musculoskeletal conditions that orthopedists treat each year, knee pain remains one of the most common. Pain on the inside of the knee suggests the patient suffers from medial knee pain which can be tricky to diagnose. Initial X-rays may not reveal structural abnormalities typical of thi
Hip Replacement Types
There's the One-Incision hip replacement surgery type (also known as the "Mini-Hip"), the Two-Incision type and a Mayo Conservative Hip type. And there is even an alternative type to hip replacement, which is known as hip resurfacing. Some of the hip replacement surgery types require 8- to 10-inch i
Knee Medial Pain
Pain in the medial portion of the knee--that is, inside the joint--can be caused by several different conditions. Injuries to the medial collateral ligament (MCL), the ligament on the inner knee, or medial meniscus, the fibrocartilage band across the inner knee joint, can cause pain, as can arthriti
Reliability of the 20-Meter Walk Test in Knee OA Patients
Is the 20-meter walk test a reliable tool for measuring gait and physical function in patients with knee OA?
How to Alleviate Bruising From a Sprained Ankle
According to salubriouslife.com, bruising occurs when the tissue under the skin becomes injured. The capillaries below the skin's surface rupture, and blood drains out into the surrounding area. When the blood pools into the skin, pain, swelling and discoloration occur. In a sprained ankle, the inju
How to Get Extension Back Into the Knee After a Total Knee Replacement
Having knee replacement surgery will change your life. If you've been suffering from long-term pain and a crippling lack of motion, the surgery can be a huge improvement. But even if you're thrilled with the outcome, a full recovery depends a lot on you. Rehabilitation plays a big part in successful
How to Run with Pain from a Herniated Cervical Disc
A herniated disc in your cervical spine means that there is a bulge or tear in the intervertebral disc in your neck. This bulge may pinch on nerves, creating pain in the neck, arms, and legs. Depending on the severity of the herniation, you may still be able to run with a herniated cervical disc. Ho
Most Common Cause of Adolescent Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common complaint among teenagers, especially those who are very physically active. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, you won't necessarily "damage your knee by continuing to do activities. You will just hurt more."
Can You Get Arthritis in Your Big Toe?
Hallux rigidus is a common condition of arthritis at the base of the big toe. Arthritis of the big toe is the most common type of arthritis in the foot. Treatment of this condition may require surgery to remove bone spurs or to fuse the joint.
Benefits of HTP Heel Seats
Having a heel problem? Have a solution for that. Suffering from plantar fasciitis which the discomfort associated is more than a toothache and the heel spurs that forms as bony projections on soles of the heel bones. HTP Heel Seats are the ease to your problem. This product provides natural structur
TKA Becomes More Precise With Computers, Robots
How far will orthopedists go in robotic and computer TKA without big clinical trials?
Link Between Lumbar Modic Changes and Low Back Symptoms
What is the link between the extent of Modic changes and low back pain? This study investigates the possible connection.
What Is Plantar Enthesophyte?
Plantar calcaneal enthesophyte is a skeletal condition referring to the formation of additional bone material in the foot. The first documented case was in 1900 and was considered to be an abnormality. However, researchers have discovered the condition is prevalent among the elderly.
Forearm Exercise to Prevent Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is caused by the inflammation of the tendons connecting the elbow to the muscles in the forearm and wrist. Stretching exercises increase muscle flexibility to decrease the tension on the tendons. The exercises include applying pressure to stretch the flexor and extensor muscles. Lifting
Patient Expectations and HRQoL After Total Joint Replacement
Can a patient's pre-operative expectations impact health-related quality of life outcomes after total knee and hip replacement?
Physical Therapy for Shoulder Separation
A shoulder separation is a partial or complete separation of the collarbone with the end of the shoulder blade. The collarbone and shoulder blade are held together by the coracoclavicular (CC) ligaments and the acromioclavicular (AC) joint. In a type I shoulder separation, the AC joint is partially
Knee ACL Reconstruction Options
The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is located in the knee. Injury to the ACL is common in sports where the demands on the ACL are strenuous. Some of these sports include volleyball, gymnastics, soccer, or football. Typically, the signs of a torn ACL include an audible popping sound followed by
Torn Ligament Treatment
A torn ligament injury is referred to as a sprain. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test usually is done on a patient who experience pain from a ligament injury. A torn ligament can be extremely painful and take time to heal. The MRI can show exactly how bad the sprain is and help your doctor find
How to Diagnose Shoulder Injuries
Your shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. The socket is termed the glenoid (part of your scapula, or shoulder bone) and the ball is termed the head of the humerus. Your shoulder is the most movable joint in your body. It is also a common site for different kinds of injuries such as strains, sprains,
Surgical Treatment of Carpometacarpal Arthritis
Which is the best technique for treating thumb carpometacarpal arthritis?