Orthopedic Surgery of Bone Metastases in Breast Cancer
This study explores the orthopedic surgical procedures and treatment results in patients with bone metastases secondary to breast cancer.
Category : Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
Long-Term Effects for Scoliosis
The effects of scoliosis can be far reaching. This condition impacts every aspect of a person's life. Emotional, physiological and psychological normalcy become unstable by scoliosis.There is a lot of misinformation about scoliosis and its effects on the body. The causes of scoliosis can be disconce
Learn to Diagnose and Treat Patellar Tendonitis
Information about patellar tendonitis, or inflammation of the patellar tendon, a condition often called Jumper's Knee. Treatment of patellar tendonitis usually consists of rest and anti-inflammatory medication.
Cures for Shoulder Tendonitis
Tendinitis can affect almost any tendon in the body, but it's most prevalent within any limb that sustains a great deal of use. Repetitively moving your arms or legs makes the tendons of these appendages increasingly susceptible to the irritation and inflammation associated with the condition. One s
What Causes Cracked Heels?
Cracked heels or also called heel fissures, refers to the condition whereby the skin on the heel becomes dry, cracked and hardened. The condition in itself may not be alarming however the cracked heel can become painful if there is a deep slit into the sole or as a result of infection due to open wo
MRI to Predict Joint Laxity in ACL Reconstruction Patients
MRI could be a useful tool for assessing the degree of knee joint laxity in patients undergoing primary ACL reconstruction.
What Are the Treatments for Partial Bone Fractures?
Partial bone fracture treatments vary with a patient's age and the presence of bone weakening diseases. Healing and recovery may take a few weeks or several months, depending on the partial fracture's location.
What Is the Cause of Kyphosis?
Kyphosis is the medical term for the forward rounding of a person's upper back, also called round back or more commonly hunchback. Kyphosis is a much more pronounced rounding than what is normal, often more than 45 degrees. Kyphosis can occur at any age and has several causes. While a mild case will
Extensor Tendon Injuries
There are 27 bones and almost as many muscles in the human hand, yet they can't function properly without the extensor tendons. Even a minor extensor tendon injury can cripple hand dexterity and finger movement. And ignoring the problem will only make it worse.
Implementing Specific Strength Training in Lab Technicians
A workplace strength training intervention can provide a beneficial effect on pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders.
Is Knee Osteoarthritis a Symmetrical Disease?
How common is bilateral knee osteoarthritis? This population-based cohort study investigates.
Altenative Gout Relief
Gout is a disease caused when crystals of uric acid deposits on the cartilage of joints throughout the body. It most often affects men and usually in the joint of the big toe, but it can also hit every part of the body, and in women as well. Treating the disease and getting relief can be done natura
Nerve Decompression & Definition
Nerve decompression is a surgical procedure that reduces the compression on a nerve by the removal of constricting tissues, or by widening of the surrounding bony tunnel.
Childhood Bone Disease
A child's bones grow and reshape at a faster rate than they will at any other time in his life. A number of bone diseases or disorders occur when the child's musculoskeletal system is developing.
Knee Bone Problems
The knee is the largest joint in the body, and arguably one of the most problematic. Because of the way the knee is designed, it sustains huge amounts of pressure and is at risk for injury anytime there is a blow, fall, or trauma. Knee problems can originate with the soft tissue or the bones. Knowin
What is Podiatric Medicine?
Podiatric medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and surgical, physical, mechanical, medical and adjunctive treatment of foot diseases, injuries and defects. Podiatric medicine is also referred to as chiropody and podiatry.
Osteoporosis Pain
WebMD examines drug and nondrug treatments to relieve the pain of osteoporosis.
What is the Best Type Exercise for Building Leg Strength After Knee Surgery?
Exercise is usually recommended after knee surgery for increasing mobility and strength in the knees and legs. According to the article "Total Knee Replacement Exercise Guide" by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, your doctor may recommend 20 or 30 minutes of exercise several times per da
Toenail Fungus Tea Tree Oil Treatment Explained
You think you found the perfect solution to your toenail fungus? You really think that toenail fungus tea tree oil is safe? Check out some shocking facts we unveiled.
How to Prevent Edema Following an Extubation
Laryngeal edema affects almost 30 percent of patients following extubation, and 4 percent need to be reintubated because of it, according to a review from the Netherlands published in the 2009 issue of "Critical Care." Only some patients develop serious symptoms, and laryngeal edema usually resolves