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Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
Thumb Tendonitis Treatment
Thumb tendonitis involves irritation, inflammation and swelling of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist at the base of the thumb. If you have thumb tendonitis, you probably feel pain when making a fist, gripping objects or turning your wrist.
How to Cure Calcium Deposits Naturally
Calcium deposits can show up in joints, kidneys or scar tissue. The cause is unknown, but there are things you can do to help reduce the pain caused by calcium deposits. One is to flush them out of your system with magnesium citrate. Another is therapeutic massage. Always consult your doctor about h
How to Diagnose a Sprained Ankle
A sprained ankle is the stretching or tearing of ligaments in your ankle. Your ankle is a joint and the ligaments hold that joint and bone into place, preventing it from making unnatural movements. Sprained ankles are common sports injuries but you could also get one tripping or falling over somethi
Foot Doctors and Foot Surgery Tips
Finding a foot doctor for a foot surgery? Check out on what you can expect from a foot doctor in your area or anywhere around the world. These tips may just get you started on getting acquainted with the feet itself.
Wide Width Shoes - Tips for Those Who Need Them
If you are one of those who are looking for wide width shoes but is not comfortable with them, there is no need to be discouraged. Wearing extra wide fitting shoes is advisable for those with bigger feet and toes which spread outwards. However, wider shoes don't always have to be out of fashion
Sciatica Leg Pain
The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in the human body, and when this nerve becomes damaged, injured or compressed it causes pain referred to as sciatica. The nerve runs from the lower back down each leg. Sciatica leg pain can range from annoying to quite painful.
Hip Pain Due to Lumbar Spondylosis
Pain in your hip may not come from your hip but from spondylosis of your lumbar (lower) spine. The NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Spine Center website calls spondylosis an "umbrella" term for a disorder that can compress nerves as discs degenerate, narrowing the canals that spinal nerves pass throu
How To Correct Mild Scoliosis
Scoliosis, also known as curvature of the spine, is a condition in which the spine curves to the left or right. It is often identified in childhood or adolescence, but adults can have it too. Scoliosis is more common in females than males. Unlike their male counterparts, women with scoliosis are mor
Bunion Surgery - What Is Bunion Surgery?
Bunion surgery is usually done due to a variety of reasons. The incision done in a bunion surgery is usually located on the big toe, where bunions are generally located. When non-surgical procedures have been done and there is still no improvement of one's bunion status, a surgery may be the la
How to Treat a Sprained Wrist
Forgot your wrist guards when you went skating? Hit the boxing bag the wrong way? Here's how to reduce the pain, start healing - and decide if you need it checked out.
Hip Resurfacing Recovery
Hip resurfacing differs from a total hip replacement in that no parts of the knee joint are replaced. Instead, a tool is used to reshape the joint and metal prostheses are added to allow the hip join to move freely and reduce the chance of dislocation. Hip resurfacing is more complicated than hip re
Chronic Female Foot Pain Likely A Result of High Heel Wearing
A study conducted by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) revealed that nearly half of all women (49 percent) wear high heels. However, the vast majority- a whopping 71 percent complain these shoes hurt their feet. With the old adage, "beauty is pain," seeming to prove that pe
Depression and Comorbidities Affect Knee Function After TKA
In this study, the authors examine the effect of depression and medical comorbidities on knee function in patients who underwent TKA.
Ingrown Toenails: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Do you get ingrown toenails? Are you sick of the cycle? Learn the reasons for recurring ingrown nails, how to prevent them, and how to treat them.
Anteriorly Translated Talus After Total Ankle Arthroplasty
This study evaluates the outcomes of total ankle arthroplasty in both ankles with anteriorly translated talus and those with non-translated talus. How do they compare?
At What Degree Does a Scoliosis Patient Need Surgery?
Scoliosis is a side to side curvature of the spine that affects nearly 12 million people world wide. Females ages of 10-15 have the highest incidence of the condition.
Got Fruit? Bones Need More Than Milk
Milk builds strong bones, but fruit does, too, new research shows.
How to Get Rid of Foot Corns
Foot corns are calluses that form on the foot, usually under pressure points like the heel or toes. They are caused primarily from ill-fitting shoes or high heels. They can become red and inflamed and can be extremely painful. They are quite common and can appear on a regular basis if steps are not
How to Execute the Full Twist in Yoga
The full twist in yoga looks as though it would be better suited for a contortionist rather than the average woman on the street. But it’s doable and it’s beneficial to your health.
What To Do About Runner's Knee
Chondromalacia is one of the causes of anterior knee pain, or patellofemoral pain syndrome. Chondromalacia is a cartilage problem of the kneecap.