Unusual Cause of Forearm Pain in Rowers
Forearm compartment syndrome is an overuse injury uncommon in most athletes, but often seen in rowers and motocross riders.
Category : Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
The Symptoms of a Tendon Rupture
Tendons are the fibrous materials that connect a muscle to a bone. The symptoms of a tendon rupture are often extremely painful and may result in long term disability if neglected and not treated. Although rupturing a tendon is a relatively rare event, extreme athletes or those who engage in very ph
Orthopedic Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder injury can be extremely painful, and can sneak up on you if you do not know the warning signs or the severity of your situation. Knowing the indicators of an injury, and how quickly you need to see a doctor, can save you months, or even years, of therapy. No one wants expensive, painful sho
Proper Methods For Toe Corn Removal
It is hard to sympathize with someone who has a corn on their foot or toe if you have not been there yourself. For someone that has not had a corn, Congratulations! But imagine if you can; you are walking in the dark and you step on one of your children's Lego pieces.
Cold Laser Knee Pain Treatment
Cold laser treatment, also commonly referred to as low level laser therapy (LLLT) and soft therapy, is used to relieve pain and inflammation caused by many conditions. Although cold laser treatment now has various other uses, it was originally approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a m
How Much Does Rotator Cuff Surgery Cost?
The rotator cuff consists of a group of muscles and tendons that support the shoulder during movement. With repetitive movement, overuse or a traumatic injury caused from playing sports, tears in the tendons and muscles may occur. Many times, with home treatment, the shoulder will heal. If the injur
Exercises to Relieve Pain of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis is painful condition in which the spine is constricted in the lower back, which puts pressure on the nerves and spinal cord. It can be triggered by arthritis or a degenerative disc condition. Key symptoms are lower back pain, numbness in the extremities (especially the hands
Osteoporosis & Menopause
When a woman stops menstruating for good (menopause), she stops producing estrogen. Estrogen has many important roles, one of which is creating and maintaining strong and healthy bones. Once the estrogen production stops, the risk of losing bone density soars, according to Endocrineweb.com (See Refe
Osteoporosis-Surgery
Two surgical treatments, vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, may relieve persistent pain from spinal compression fractures resulting from osteoporosis. In these procedures, a surgeon injects bone cement into the crushed spinal bones (vertebrae) through a need
Prevalence of Arm, Neck and Shoulder Complaints Among Computer Office Work
Complaints of arm, neck, and shoulder (CANS) are an important, growing cause of work disability, likely from more computer use among workers. What physical and psychosocial risk factors predict CANS?
Activities on the Tissue of Leaves
Leaves are important organs in the photosynthesis process of plants. According to the University of Massachusetts, photosynthesis is how plants turn water, sunlight and carbon dioxide into glucose, which is essentially sugar, for their energy. Activities on the tissues of leaves demonstrate the impo
Minimally Invasive Plate Fixation of Clavicle Fractures
Read about this minimally invasive technique for displaced clavicular fractures. How do the outcomes compare with that of conventional treatment?
Colchicum Autumnale Cures
Colchicum autumnale, also known as autumn crocus, is a flower that comes out in autumn. It is suspected to have medicinal properties, but is also a deadly poison in the same vein as arsenic. It has been listed by Botanic Gardens Conservation International as one of 400 medicinal plants in danger of
The Swedish OMAS for Measuring Outcome in Ankle Fractures
Is the Swedish version of the Olerud-Molander Ankle Score (OMAS) questionnaire a reliable tool for measuring outcomes after ankle fracture?
How to Care for a Bloody Toe With a Broken Nail
Most people will stub their toe on something at some point, leading to anything from bruising to bleeding to the loss of the nail. It is important to understand how to treat the bloody toe and broken nail in order to avoid infection and make sure the new nail can grow normally.
Early Osteonecrosis
Osteonecrosis, also known as avascular necrosis, occurs when the blood supply to a bone is cut off. The bone tissue dies, leading first to tiny breaks and ultimately to the total collapse of the bone. The most common place affected is the head of the femur, which can cause hip pain.
Ingrown Toe Nails - Manifestations and Treatment Options
Pain, discomfort, redness, infection - these are just some of the characteristics of an ingrown. The earlier you see the manifestations, the better you'll be able to manage the pain.
What Is Osteoporosis?
If you think osteoporosis is a disease that afflicts only seniors, think again. It can strike at any age. It's considered a major threat to public health due to its prevalence--afflicting 44 million people who have the disease itself or are suffering from low bone density. A largely treatable condit
Should You Put Heat or Cold on Muscle Aches?
Muscle aches and pain are not a life-threatening condition. Muscle aches can be annoying and uncomfortable. This can negatively affect your health by causing a decrease in the desire to take part in physical activity. Overusing a muscle during exercise or work usually causes muscle aches. There are
Central Tension Plate With Sharp Hook for Olecranon Fracture
The authors discuss the use of a new central tension plate as an option in the treatment of intra-articular olecranon fractures.