Orthopedics
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Knee arthroscopies are emerging as a popular option amongst orthopedic procedures especially for knee injuries. Following the recent advances in arthroscopy since late 1960’s, millions of people opt for it every year for quicker rehabilitation. Know the following facts of Arthroscopic Knee Surgery before undergoing one.
Stress Fractures - Hairline Fractures
Stress fractures are becoming an increasing nuisance in sports medicine, especially among runners. Excessive and repetitive strain on the bones develops a tiny hairline crack in the bone causing stress fractures. Micro damage to the bone caused by the hairline fracture would turn chronic without adequate treatment.
Osteomyelitis
Once considered to be a fatal condition, osteomyelitis is largely treatable nowadays. Here's a brief informative guide on the disease.
Common Foot Problems
Here are some common foot problems that many of us experience some time or the other in our lives.
Compound Fracture
A compound fracture is a fracture of the bone wherein the affected bone penetrates out from the skin and there is laceration of the surrounding soft tissue.
Knee Pain
Knee pain can be debilitating and caused by various reasons. Here is a discussion about the various causes and their treatment.
Fibrous Dysplasia
Fibrous dysplasia is a condition that disturbs the process of bone regeneration, with normal bone being replaced by abnormal fibrous tissue, leading to pain, weakening and the fracture of the affected bone.
Cervical Radiculopathy
Know everything about Cervical Radiculopathy including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Sacroiliac Joint
The sacroiliac joints are situated between the sacrum and the ilium. Find out more about it along with the condition known as sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
Chondromalacia: Runner's Knee
If you want to know more about Chondromalacia or Runner's Knee, read this article that discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments available.
Costochondritis
Costochondritis is an inflammation of cartilage and bones of the chest wall which causes a chest pain and has no definite cause…
Ankle Sprain
An ankle sprain is one of the most common types of injury. Read more about it here.
Elbow Pain
Elbow pain can cause a lot of discomfort. Read on for more information on elbow pain.
Human Muscular System
The human muscular system comprises of more than 600 muscles. Read more about them here.
Bone Cancer Symptoms
Bone cancer affects the cells that make up the bones. Here is a discussion of this disorder, including the symptoms of bone cancer.
Common Knee Injuries
The knee is a complex joint which has ligaments, tendons and bones. Here are some of the common knee injuries that can affect it.
Vitamin K Deficiency And Its Effect On Bone Health
Vitamins, Vitamins and Vitamins! What do we do with them and what would we do without them? Find out the importance of Vitamin K in bone health…
Tendonitis
Tendonitis is a pathological state of tendons, the connective tissues, characterized by inflammation. Associated with over use of muscles and old age, it experiences pain and irritation in the specific area.
Tennis Elbow: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
A Tennis Elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis is a condition when the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and tender, usually as a result of a specific strain, overuse, or a direct bang. Sometimes it’s rather difficult to find a specific cause to this condition.
Do you have constant pain under your left rib cage?
Discover what can cause a pain under your left rib cage and what you can do to treat the pain if it happens to you.
Them Mighty Knees (With Their Protective Knee Braces)
With more and more sports people having to resort to the use of knee brace support to allow them to continue their sport, maybe it is time to find out more about knee braces, how they work and what they can do for you.
What is Metatarsal Foot Pain ?
Metatarsalgia simply means "achy metatarsal" and the condition is simply a sore bone or bones in the forefoot. Pain and inflammation in the balls of your feet are the usual symptoms of metatarsalgia.
Tendonitis Treatment Using Self Care or Doctor Prescribed ?
Learn some of the different tendonitis symptoms and the treatments that will help them. Discover a tendonitis treatment that you can do at home that is very effective.
Tendonitis Symptom - What are they and Where are they located
Learn all about where the most common tendonitis symptoms occur. Understand why they happen and how to prevent them.
Pronator Teres Syndrome and Massage Therapy
This article describes a little known but widespread nerve entrapment syndrome called Pronator Teres Syndrome. Persons with this affliction experience pain, numbness, and weakness of the forearm and hand. Massage Therapy is an effective treatment of Pronator Teres Syndrome.
Common Spinal Cord Injuries in Car Accidents
Identifying injuries in your spine from a car accident is assisted when you already have an idea of the most common types of injuries to the spinal cord from car accidents. Read here and learn more about the most common types of back injuries from car crash claims.
Help Your Bones with Calcium
Calcium is a very important mineral to ensure the proper development and health of your bones and teeth throughout your lifetime. You should ensure that you are ingesting the daily requires amounts of calcium, starting as a child.
7 Common Foot Problems and Treatments
Do you suffer from foot problems? You are not alone, many people suffer from foot problems. Here are some common foot problems and treatments.
Taking Care of Your Body’s Bones
There are a number of things you can do to make sure your bones stay strong and healthy. These involve dietary considerations, exercise and lifestyle choices.
Are You Suffering from Foot Drop? Help Is Available.
Foot drop is a seemingly simple symptom that may have complex causes and possibly serious consequences.
Treatment of a Compound Fractures; Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome
I am not sure how exactly I only know that from the top I simply lost my balance. I fell forward from the top of the stairs. As in a car accident or any other accident yes I saw my whole life flash before me. The main thought that rushed into my head was, "Don't break your neck!"
Tendonitis: Painful and Slow to Heal
When a tendon acts up, you can experience pain and loss of function in the affected area of your body.
How Your Bones Grow
So you are wondering all about your bones and "HOW TO MAKE OUR BONES GROW" huh?? Well there are 206 bones in the human body. Although adults have 206 bones, that number actually decreases as we age. Certain bones fuse, joining individual bones into a fused single segment.
Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Techniques
Limb lengthening and reconstruction techniques can be used to replace missing bone and lengthen and/ or straighten deformed bone segments.
Arnica (Arnica Montana)- Muscle Strains And Sprains
Arnica is a perennial plant with bright yellow, daisy like flowers. Commonly names include leopard's bane, wolf's bane, and mountain tobacco. Arnica in topical formulations as creams, gels, and ointments is extremely popular...
Discover what can cause a pain under your left rib cage and what you can do to treat the pain if it happens to you.
Them Mighty Knees (With Their Protective Knee Braces)
With more and more sports people having to resort to the use of knee brace support to allow them to continue their sport, maybe it is time to find out more about knee braces, how they work and what they can do for you.
What is Metatarsal Foot Pain ?
Metatarsalgia simply means "achy metatarsal" and the condition is simply a sore bone or bones in the forefoot. Pain and inflammation in the balls of your feet are the usual symptoms of metatarsalgia.
Tendonitis Treatment Using Self Care or Doctor Prescribed ?
Learn some of the different tendonitis symptoms and the treatments that will help them. Discover a tendonitis treatment that you can do at home that is very effective.
Tendonitis Symptom - What are they and Where are they located
Learn all about where the most common tendonitis symptoms occur. Understand why they happen and how to prevent them.
Pronator Teres Syndrome and Massage Therapy
This article describes a little known but widespread nerve entrapment syndrome called Pronator Teres Syndrome. Persons with this affliction experience pain, numbness, and weakness of the forearm and hand. Massage Therapy is an effective treatment of Pronator Teres Syndrome.
Common Spinal Cord Injuries in Car Accidents
Identifying injuries in your spine from a car accident is assisted when you already have an idea of the most common types of injuries to the spinal cord from car accidents. Read here and learn more about the most common types of back injuries from car crash claims.
Help Your Bones with Calcium
Calcium is a very important mineral to ensure the proper development and health of your bones and teeth throughout your lifetime. You should ensure that you are ingesting the daily requires amounts of calcium, starting as a child.
7 Common Foot Problems and Treatments
Do you suffer from foot problems? You are not alone, many people suffer from foot problems. Here are some common foot problems and treatments.
Taking Care of Your Body’s Bones
There are a number of things you can do to make sure your bones stay strong and healthy. These involve dietary considerations, exercise and lifestyle choices.
Are You Suffering from Foot Drop? Help Is Available.
Foot drop is a seemingly simple symptom that may have complex causes and possibly serious consequences.
Treatment of a Compound Fractures; Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome
I am not sure how exactly I only know that from the top I simply lost my balance. I fell forward from the top of the stairs. As in a car accident or any other accident yes I saw my whole life flash before me. The main thought that rushed into my head was, "Don't break your neck!"
Tendonitis: Painful and Slow to Heal
When a tendon acts up, you can experience pain and loss of function in the affected area of your body.
How Your Bones Grow
So you are wondering all about your bones and "HOW TO MAKE OUR BONES GROW" huh?? Well there are 206 bones in the human body. Although adults have 206 bones, that number actually decreases as we age. Certain bones fuse, joining individual bones into a fused single segment.
Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Techniques
Limb lengthening and reconstruction techniques can be used to replace missing bone and lengthen and/ or straighten deformed bone segments.
Arnica (Arnica Montana)- Muscle Strains And Sprains
Arnica is a perennial plant with bright yellow, daisy like flowers. Commonly names include leopard's bane, wolf's bane, and mountain tobacco. Arnica in topical formulations as creams, gels, and ointments is extremely popular...