FDA OKs Generic Boniva for Bone Loss
Three generic drugmakers may now sell their own versions of the bone-loss drug Boniva, the FDA has ruled.
Category : Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
Decision Aid for Patients Considering TKA
A patient decision aid may improve the decision making process for those considering TKA.
Gout and Coffee Consumption: An Answer to a Prayer or Infernal Curse?
The smell of freshly ground coffee wafting through your kitchen in the morning - few of life's simple pleasures can quite match it. But did you know drinking that cup O' Joe in the morning, and all day long for that matter, could actually be giving your gout symptoms a real kick in the tee
What Are the Causes of Shoulder & Knee Pain?
The pain experienced with shoulder or knee pain can be mild and be treated easily, while other pain can be quite debilitating and require more treatment. Causes of shoulder and knee pain include injuries or disease, but most instances can be managed.
Description of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, which literally means "porous bones," causes the bones to become extremely weak. In fact, the bones become so weak and brittle that even bending over, coughing or sneezing can cause a fracture.
Psychological Predictors of Recovery From Low Back Pain
Certain psychological factors may impact the recovery of patients receiving therapy for low back pain. What are they?
Home Safety After Hip Surgery
Taking stock of and addressing the possible hazards in your home before you have hip surgery will help make your recovery go smoother. To protect your hip, you must learn safe ways to do everyday tasks.
Risk Factors for Knee Replacement Due to Primary OA
Which factors are associated with the risk for knee replacement due to primary OA?
How to Treat a Torn Back Muscle
A torn or pulled back muscle is often caused by overusing or overloading your back, perhaps by lifting something heavy improperly or repetitive movement. Back pain, weakness, inflammation or spasms typically indicate a strained back muscle. If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, begin treatin
How to Treat Plantar Fasciitis The Right Way
If you experience extreme discomfort or pain on your heel, it could be caused by plantar fasciitis. This disorder is a result of inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of connective tissue running from the bottom of the heel to the toes. Repetitive strain on the plantar fascia can produce
Mallet Toe and Your Footwear
Foot pain from foot abnormalities can be very painful and affects thousands of people every year. You are not alone, understanding your situation will better help you determine your course of action.
US of Rotator Cuff and Biceps Pulley In Tennis Players
A new study takes a look at the anatomy of the rotator cuff and coraco-humeral ligament in asymptomatic non-elite junior tennis players.
Types of Hip Problems
Certain types of hip problems require X-rays for further analysis.hip xray image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.comThe human hip is a relatively strong ball-and-socket joint that connects the core of your body to your legs. Despite its strength, certain diseases, age and traumatic injury...
Kohler's Bone Disease
Kohler's bone disease is a rare disorder in which the blood supply to a bone at the back of the foot known as the navicular is cut off. This causes the navicular bone to die and collapse, producing a number of symptoms.
What Is the Physician's Role in the Most Violent Sport?
Some doctors feel that boxing should be outlawed, but until it is, physician involvement is a must. In an exclusive Medscape interview, a ringside doctor offers a perspective on the physician's role.
Rotator-Cuff Injuries and Exercises
The shoulder is exceptionally susceptible to injury because it is a ball and socket joint, which trades stability for mobility. Within the shoulder, the rotator cuff is often the most frequent site of injury, often necessitating a prolonged period of rest and rehabilitation to bring it back up to s
Trends in Digital Replantation
What are the newest trends in replantation and revascularization of amputated hands and digits?
Causes of Leg Ulcers
An ulcer occurs when impaired circulation or pressure causes damage to tissue, resulting in a sloughing of the skin and sometimes the underlying tissue (fat, muscle) as well. While ulcers can occur anywhere on the body, especially over bony prominences (such as the hip bones and the coccygeal area o
Nonoperative MCL Rehabilitation Protocols
MCL injuries can be healed without invasive surgery.knee xray image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.comThe medial collateral ligament, or MCL, can be a painful ligament to injure. Typically if the ligament is not completely ruptured, a rehabilitation regiment can bring the knee back to...
How to Cure Bulging Disks
A bulging disc is a condition in which the inner part of a disc between your vertebrae moves away from the center, causing the outside of the disc to bulge. If the outside bulges too much, the disc can become herniated. Bulging discs typically cause pain, numbness and general weakness in the area ar