Bone Test Predicts Spine Fracture
Low bone-mineral density -- or an existing "silent" spine fracture -- predicts later spine fractures, finds a 15-year study of 2,700 women.
Category : Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
Can Green Salads Pose Health Risks?
Health threatening elements harvest all around us. It's not possible to avoid them all the time. Health problems through food contamination is a common phenomena. Sometimes you get exposed to them unintentionally, and sometimes you make a mistake knowingly. So it's up to you whether you wa
How to Tell If You Have Bone Spurs in Your Neck
Bone spurs are tiny bony protrusions that grow along the edge of a bone. Bone spurs themselves are not painful, but they can cause pain if they touch other bones or if they touch or compress nerves, ligaments or tendons. Bone spurs in the cervical area of the neck can cause neck pain. If a nerve is
How Is a Cast Made for a Broken Bone?
Casts are used for the treatment of a broken bone. Also called a fracture, a broken bone often requires immobilization to allow for healing and minimize discomfort. Casts are usually made from either fiberglass or plaster. Each type of casts has different advantages.
What Type of Calcium Supplement Is Best?
Which type of calcium supplement is best for bone health and bone healing. Calcium supplements can come as calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, and calcium gluconate, among others.
What Is Congential Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing at the base of the spine that exerts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. The condition is considered congenital when you are born with the factors that contribute to stenosis.
How Do Cells Reproduce?
MitosisThe human body has a total of 210 different cell types; however, there are only three basic processes by which these cell types reproduce. The majority of cells in the body are classified as somatic cells. Somatic cells make up the skin, hair and muscle tissues. They reproduce...
What Are the Causes of Bone Marrow Disease?
Bone marrow is a soft fatty tissue inside the bones that contains stem cells. Problems with the stem cells and how they develop can cause bone marrow diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma, myeloproliferative disorders, myelodysplastic syndrome and aplastic anemia.
Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Adolescent Computer Use
Excessive computer use may be associated with musculoskeletal pain in adolescents -- how does it effect their everyday life?
Comparison of Sensory and Motor TENS in Patients with TMD
How does the application of STS TENS affect the kinesiographic activity of TMD patients?
How to Settle a Rotator Cuff Injury
The rotator cuff is a collection of muscles that provide the shoulder joint with stability during rotation. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) states that rotator cuff injuries are one of the most common causes of shoulder pain, and the incidence of these injuries increases with age
Relief for Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, can occur when you overuse your forearm muscles. Repetitive movements made while playing tennis or performing other activities, such as raking or painting, can lead to inflammation and tears in your tendons. Mild pain often improves within two years without tr
Shoulder Range of Motion Exercises
Your shoulder is the most flexible joint in your body. As a result, it is also one of the most vulnerable joints for overextending and stretching. Resting or not moving your shoulder after feeling pain during mobility is dangerous as it can slowly stiffen the joint, eventually leaving your shoulder
Plantars Wart - 3 Common Prevention and Treatment
Plantars wart grows on the soles of your feet. It can be painful. It is best to remove them soonest so that it doesn't spread further. Check out the 3 ways that will help you to prevent warts and to treat them...
Food to Help Muscle Spasms
Muscle spasms can happen to anyone. Unless someone has a serious medical condition, muscle spasms are usually the result of a mineral deficiency. There are many foods to avoid and to eat to help get rid of muscle spasms.
The Benefits of Orthopedic Shoes
Orthopedic shoes have often been considered an unattractive option of footwear for people with medical conditions that affect their legs and feet. Although the shoes may not be attractive, they have a vital part to play in the development of the patient's legs. The orthopedic shoes are incredib
What Influences a Woman's Risk for Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a porous bone condition caused by a loss of calcium. It's most common in thin Caucasian women older than age 65. This loss in bone mass increases over time and weakens bones, which can later increase the risk of breakage. A range of factors influences a woman's risk for osteoporosis.
High-Arched Feet Problems
Most people classify their feet as being flat or arched. Few people with arches realize their arches are high enough to cause foot problems. On a normal foot you will notice a gap on the inside of the foot where the foot does not sit flat on the floor. Others have an arch that is high enough to see
Pattern of Recovery After TSA and Humeral Head Replacement
Find out about the recovery patterns in patients who underwent either TSA or humeral head replacement.