According to the University of Michigan Health System, Achilles tendinopathy is an overuse injury of the heel cord that includes tendonitis and tendinosis. Achilles tendon injuries are painful and slow to heal, especially if surgery is needed. Minor Achilles tendon injuries can heal in just a few we
Subluxation of a joint is a condition where the joint begins to dislocate. A joint dislocation occurs when the two sides of the joint lose contact.
What is the relationship between self-reported knee instability and passive mechanical stiffness? This study takes a look at the association in patients with medial knee OA.
A rotator cuff tear is a common injury affecting the rotator cuff, the muscles and tendons of your shoulder. There are a variety of different causes; the injury can be sudden or can develop gradually over time. Treatments range from physical and exercise therapy to steroid injections or surgery, dep
The knee is the largest joint in the body, and arguably the most problematic. Because of the way it is situated and the stresses it endures, injuries and other problems are common. Knowing some of the symptoms of more severe problems can help determine the extent of your knee injury.
This article reviews current biomechanical research regarding proximal humerus fracture treatment -- and identifies directions for future research.
Do you suffer from chronic joint pain? Have you seen a doctor and been given prescription medicine, but are weary of the nasty side effects? If so, you're not alone. Drugs like Bextra and **** have been pulled from the market due to patient deaths, and Celebrex and other over-the-counter
Hip replacement surgery is performed to replace diseased or damaged hip joints with artificial implant materials designed to restore normal hip anatomy and function. As with any surgical procedure, there are risks associated with hip replacement surgery.
Your medial collateral ligament -- or MCL -- is located along the inside of your femur -- thigh bone. Your MCL runs down the side of your knee and connects to your tibia -- shin bone. Your MCL functions to prevent your knee from buckling under stress. A bruise to your MCL can occur as the result of
The osteoporosis drug Evista may also help postmenopausal women avoid memory problems.
Overuse of the hands or repetitive stress on thumb tendons can lead to thumb tendonitis. A tendonitis that occurs at the base of the thumb is called De Quervain's tendonitis and can include pain, inflammation and numbness over the thumb side of the wrist, according to the American Academy of Orthopa
Avoid injury to tendons in your legs by following some simple stretching movements before you exercise. Achilles tendons from your calves to heels are prominent sites for tendon injuries such as tendonitis. The Achilles tendon helps point the toes and contracts during sports such as running, jumping
A sprained ankle is the result of damaging the ankle ligaments in the form of a full or partial tear, or rip. While the healing process is faster than that involved with the breakage of the ankle bones, if you don’t treat your sprain carefully you could end up setting the healing back or even
Synthetic nails are certainly here to stay and it is without a doubt a difficult task to find a woman that does not wear them in this day and age. This all boils down to the fact that they use the artificial nails to cover their natural finger and toenails in order to make them more attractive. None
Which factors may contribute to increased risk of hip fracture in older women?
How do the effects of the traditional and the modified push-up plus exercise compare?
Which of these is the better fusion method for the treatment of degenerative lumbar diseases?
IV abatacept may be a safe and effective therapeutic option for patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis.
Corticosteroid injections can be performed blind or with image guidance, and this may account for variable clinical outcomes.
