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Types of Scoliosis Curves
Scoliosis is a skeletal disorder that causes an abnormal curve of the spine measuring at least 10 degrees when viewed from the front. This disorder occurs in approximately 3 percent of the population. Scoliosis occurs in girls twice as often as in boys. However, less than 1 percent of scoliosis case
What You Should Do About a Broken Finger
A broken finger is a common injury that can have serious consequences. Finger fractures require appropriate treatment to ensure that function of the hands and fingers is not limited after healing. Determining the appropriate treatment of a finger fracture requires evaluation by a medical provider fa
How to Get Rid Toe and Leg Cramps
Anyone who suffers from toe and leg cramps knows how painful they can be. One minute, you are going along without a care in the world and the next minute, you are struck with the most gosh awful pain in your calf or the most awkward contortions in your toes. I got toe cramps so often that I became u
LifeScan Control Test Directions
Glucometers test your blood sugar levels so you can monitor how certain foods affect you and also help insulin users determine the amount of insulin to inject. LifeScan manufactures several lines of blood glucose testing meters to fit your needs. If your glucose level seems extraordinarily high or l
Exercises for Quadriceps Tendonitis
Quadriceps tendonitis is a strain on the quadriceps tendon, causing irritation or inflammation that is felt just above the knee. The quadriceps tendon connects your large quadriceps (thigh) muscle to your knee. This kind of tendonitis is common among athletes or those who have a job or hobby that pu
Pros & Cons of Hip Replacement
In some cases, an injured hip can be operated on and replaced with a prosthetic hip. This procedure is known as a hip replacement. This can be done for either people with arthritis or for those who have had their hip fractured. There are many techniques for a hip replacement, sometimes involving ope
Is Soy Bad for Gout Sufferers?
Gout is a condition characterized by the accumulation of uric acid in the body. Uric acid is one of several nitrogenous waste products formed from the breakdown of nucleic acids and proteins. Although soy is a type of protein, recent research indicates that its breakdown does not result in a signif
How to Use Lifescan One Touch Ultra
If you're suffering from diabetes, then you're aware of the negative effects it has on your health and everyday life. Constantly worrying about your blood glucose levels can prevent you from enjoying day to day activities. Worrying about what foods you should or should not eat, and at what time of d
Why Do My Feet Hurt?
Foot pain is one of the most common problems that are hindering people today. There seems to be just so many reasons why your feet can be hurting. Here are some of the most common foot problems bothering people today.
The Biggest Concern of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep venous thrombosis, or DVT, are blood clots most commonly found in the large veins of the lower extremity. Blood clots are extremely common following orthopedic surgery. In fact, blood clots are so common following joint replacement that blood thinning medication is routinely given to minimize t
Where is the Rotator Cuff?
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that connect the upper arm to the scapula, or shoulder blade, and stabilize the shoulder joint.
Treating the Thrower's Shoulder
Find out the best treatment strategies for managing shoulder injuries in throwing athletes.
How to Know if Your Knee Is Dislocated
A knee dislocation is a serious injury that occurs when the end of the thigh bone looses contact with the top of the shin bone. A knee dislocation must be repositioned, and the important nerves and blood vessels must be evaluated. Treatment of a knee dislocation usually requires surgery to repair da
Elbow Tendonitis Cures
Elbow tendonitis is characterized by a painful inflammation and reddening of the tendons in the elbow. This can be caused by direct injury or repetitive motion. It occurs often in people who play tennis and golf, resulting in the terms "tennis elbow" and "golf elbow." Curing elbow tendonitis is not
Link Between Lumbar Modic Changes and Low Back Symptoms
What is the link between the extent of Modic changes and low back pain? This study investigates the possible connection.
Procedure for Extracting Fluid From the Hip Joint After Surgery
After hip surgery it is common to have fluid build up around the joint. Surgery for the hip or hip-replacement surgery is typically done due to breaking the hip or severe arthritis. Fluid can build up around the joint after surgery. Too much fluid makes it difficult to move the joint and can create
Accuracy of Physical Exam for Chronic Lumbar Radiculopathy
How helpful are clinical evaluations in patients with lumbar radiculopathy?
Information Influencing Orthopaedic Surgeon Decision-Making
Which informational materials most impact an orthopaedic surgeon's treatment decisions?
Detecting Insomnia in Patients With Low Back Pain
The authors investigate the use of four self-reported sleep questionnaires for detecting insomnia in patients with low back pain. How accurate are they?
Have Your Shoes Reached Their Expiry Date?
Knowing when to replace your running shoes is often a hard decision that often is poorly made by most people. This article will help by looking at the shoes features that contribute most to their deterioration and how to select a good running shoe.