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Palliative Treatment of Osteoporosis
Unlike a building's beams and girders, your bones are living tissue growing in response to mechanical pressures, calcium levels and other substances in the body. This fact informs palliative treatment for osteoporosis.
How to Use a Muscle Stimulator After Knee Surgery
Electronic muscle stimulators are devices commonly used in the rehab process following surgery or injury. An electronic muscle stimulator acts by passing electronic current through the target muscle, triggering a mild to moderate contraction that can help to activate muscle tissue, potentially incr
Is There a Cure for Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis cannot be completely cured, but it can be prevented or kept at bay, with effort on your part, and it can be managed if you already have it. According to the Mayo Clinic, osteoporosis means "porous bones" or "bones with holes." Both men and women can be afflicted with osteoporosis, which
What Are Calcium Deposits in the Joints?
Calcium deposits occur when the body's normal calcium solidifies. These buildups can occur in many parts of the body including arteries, heart valves, the bladder and brain. However, calcium deposits are most noticeable, and cause the most problems, when they occur in joints of the body. They can be
More Symptoms of Scoliosis
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that generally runs in families, according to the Mayo Clinic. The cause of scoliosis may be an abnormal formation of the spine bones in the womb and the majority of severe cases are found in girls. Scoliosis has a variety of symptoms.
Possible Causes of Low Uric Acid Levels
Uric acid (urate) is an organic compound that is a factor in purine metabolism, which is an important part of RNA and DNA generation. Uric acid is also an important antioxidant and is therefore beneficial to cell regeneration and integrity. The correct levels of uric acid aid the body in fighting ox
See a Podiatrist About Your Feet
Have your feet checked by a podiatrist. They can diagnose any problems and provide you with the best method of treatment for what ails you.
Long-Term Consequences of Shoulder Separation
Shoulder separations are most commonly found in individuals involved in contact athletics, such as football, hockey, wrestling or baseball. Quarterbacks who are sacked, sometimes suffer separated shoulders as their shoulder hits the ground hard. In other instances, an accidental fall or an automobil
Distal Clavicle Osteolysis
Distal clavicle osteolysis is an unusual condition that causes pain over the top of the shoulder joint. Almost always seen in young, male weightlifters, distal clavicle osteolysis can usually be treated with simple steps.
Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Bunions
Bunions is one of the most common foot problem that people face. Here are the causes, symptoms and treatment of bunions.
Bone Scan Definition
A bone scan is a common study that detects bone activity. A bone scan works by detecting bone cells that are active, and marking these for detection.
How to Look After a Rotator Cuff Tear
Intense pain in the top of your upper arm may signal a rotator cuff injury. Your rotator cuff is made up of four muscles and several tendons that cover the top of the humerus--your arm bone. This group connects your arm to your shoulder and helps you rotate your arm. Adults may experience overuse in
Six Causes of Hammer Toe and How a Podiatrist Can Help
A hammer toe is a contracture of a toe at the proximal interphalangeal joint. Once the cause of the condition has been determined, a podiatrist can help develop an effective treatment plan.
How to Prevent Muscle Cramps Naturally
Muscle cramps are caused by muscle tissue being contracted for a sustained amount of time, causing the muscle spasm to cut off the blood and oxygen supply to that area. All muscles in the body can cramp, except for the heart. Other than the regular causes of muscle cramps, such as physical activitie
Modularity When Using a Tapered Stem in Revision THA
What are the advantages and disadvantages to modular implants in revision THA? How do they compare with nonmodular implants?
Natural Plantar Fasciitis Pain Relief
When it comes to dealing with the common foot condition, plantar fasciitis, many want to find natural ways that they can obtain relief from this painful condition. Plantar fasciitis is irritation, inflammation, and even small tears that occur in the plantar fascia ligament that runs the bottom lengt
Knee & Joint Pain
The knee joint is the largest, and arguably the most problematic, joint in the body. Because of the way it is built, and the strains it endures, the knee is prone to injury and pain. Knowing the causes of knee pain can help you determine its severity.
3 Injections Used to Treat Tennis Elbow
Injections are often used as a treatment for tennis elbow, but little is known about the effects of these injections. Determining which treatment is right for tennis elbow is complex as there may be treatments that are effective for some patients and not effective for others.