Problem With Artificial Knees

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Knee replacement surgery is a blessing for many. It takes a diseased, injured or decaying knee joint, and turns it into a functioning, useful part of the body again. Although it is a major surgery and carries some risks, most who have it are grateful and satisfied. But even the best surgeries have s

Orthotic Treatment Provides Effective Foot Pain Management

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When heel pain and foot pain are beginning to slow you down, employing an effective treatment method is the best way to prevent the condition from degenerating to the point of being unbearable. The following are a few ways that orthotic treatments can help with your step, posture, and weight distrib

Tendonitis Symptoms in Hands

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Tendinitis (also spelled tendonitis) is the inflammation of a tendon. Tendons are the tough cords of tissue attaching muscles and bones. Certain activities and occupations are commonly associated as the cause of hand tendinitis. According to the Canadian Center for Occupational Health & Safety, typi

Development of the Young Spine Questionnaire

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This study describes the development and validity of the Young Spine Questionnaire to assess spinal pain in children.

Outcome and QoL After Rotationplasty for Malignant Tumors

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How does rotationplasty for malignant bone tumors impact health-related quality of life and functional outcome?

Sprained Ankle? How the RICE Method Can Help

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Sprains and strains are common injuries. A sprain is a ligament injury, and a strain is a muscle injury, but these have many common symptoms.

What Are the Treatment Options for Tennis Elbow?

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Learn about treatment options for tennis elbow. Treatments for tennis elbow include medications, cortisone injections, and possibly surgery.

Drop Foot Recovery Time

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Drop foot, also called foot drop, is the term used for difficulty in lifting the front part of the foot. It is easily recognized by the dragging of the front of the foot as a person walks. Sometimes foot drop is temporary, other times it is a permanent condition.

Supplement to Prevent Osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis is a disease caused by decreased bone density. As bones begin to loss density, they become brittle and might break easily. Osteoporosis can cause frequent pain, height loss and hip and spine fractures. It is common in older people, but people who do not get enough calcium, vitamin D, vi

Guiding You On - Signs And Causes Of Foot Calluses

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Foot calluses are thick and rough sections that develop on the epidermis. Although people use the terms "calluses" and "corns" interchangeably, they do not refer to the same thing. A callus growth indicates points of pressure on the foot.

How to Cope With Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (R.S.D.) is a vicious, progressive disease that affects the autonomic nervous system. It can strike at any age and medical science has yet to unravel its mysteries. Some people will get R.S.D. after injuring their hand or foot. R.S.D. is not limited to the limbs. It can

Cortisone Therapy for Knee Pain

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Knee pain is among the most common ailments that affects Americans. According to the Mayo Clinic, one in three adults over the age of 45 report having knee pain, due to a variety of reasons. Pain in the knee can be caused by an injury, such as torn cartilage, or it can be the result of an infection

Orthopaedic Surgeons Perceptions on Arthroscopy for Knee OA

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A new survey sheds some light on how orthopaedic surgeons view this surgical treatment for knee OA.

What Is the Shoulder AC Joint?

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The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is formed where a section of the shoulder blade called the acromion meets the clavicle, or collar bone. It is located above and to the outside of the main ball-and-socket shoulder joint.

Natural Cure for Water Retention

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When the lymph system does not release water, it causes excess fluid buildup in the tissue cells resulting in uncomfortable swelling and bloating. Water retention, also known as edema, can be present in any part of the body, but due to gravitational forces, it is more common in the legs, ankles and

How to Make a Sports Compression Sleeve

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Athletes wear sports compression sleeves to heal injuries and protect themselves from new ones. The sleeves help recovery by increasing blood flow to the area under compression, and they keep muscles warm and less prone to pulls and strains during exertion. Compression sleeves come in different shap

What Makes a Comfortable Walking Shoe?

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There are million types of walking shoes on the market. Among these are what seems to be a million brands and a million models to choose from. How does an average person find a good walking shoe among the sea of choices?

Take a Step in the Right Direction - Are Orthotics Right for You?

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We spend a lot of time on our feet. Unfortunately, about 75% of us will suffer with some sort of foot pain at one point in our life which makes it hard to continue doing activities that we enjoy. Orthotics may be able to help.

How to Use a Splint on a Long Bone Fracture

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About a Pulled Abdomen Muscle

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A pulled abdominal muscle is actually a torn or stretched muscle or tendon. An abdominal muscle can be pulled while lifting heavy objects, exercising and even during childbirth.