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Knee Joint Instability and Mechanical Stiffness in Knee OA
What is the relationship between self-reported knee instability and passive mechanical stiffness? This study takes a look at the association in patients with medial knee OA.
Shoe Insoles For Sports
Participating in sports is a popular activity but the constant stress on our ankles, knees, hips, back and of course, feet take their toll. Specialty shoes are designed for a specific activity but they do not come with a quality shoe insole that can help to reduce shock absorption and provide arch s
Pediatric Hip Problems
Infants, children and young adults are typically affected by bone and joint disorders that are specific to their age group. Pediatric hip problems are few in number and present with unusual symptoms.
Herbs for Leg Cramps
Leg cramps are caused by many factors or conditions, including dehydration, strenuous exercises, fatigue, weight gain and abnormalities in the nerves. Leg cramp symptoms include leg pain, cramping and muscle tenderness. Fortunately, homeopathic, herbal and alternative remedies can provide a natural
A Slight Limp to the Podiatrist
When Kim began limping during a soccer game, mom noticed right away. Kim didn't even realize there was a problem. In a family full of doctor's she was sent to see a podiatrist. He found the issue, but it was nothing to be concerned about.
Recovery Time After a Heart Bypass
Heart bypass surgery is used to bypass a blocked artery and restore normal blood flow to the heart. A healthy blood vessel is removed from another part of the body and is connected to other arteries of the heart. Because this is major surgery, recovery time takes several weeks.
Cortisone Treatment for Tendonitis
Tendons are rope-like cords that connect muscles to bone. Tendonitis can be caused from repetitive overuse of these tendons, resulting in inflammation and pain. One treatment option for relieving the inflammation and pain is with cortisone.
Foods to Ease Gout Pain
Gout is a painful form of arthritis caused by uric acid buildup in the joints. Many gout sufferers find that certain foods lessen the severity of the symptoms and may actually prevent future attacks.
What Is the Positioning for an Anterior Cervical Discectomy During Surgery?
An anterior cervical discectomy is a surgical procedure designed to repair damaged spinal (vertebral) discs in the neck. Surgeons gain access to the affected disc through an opening near the throat.
Gout in Foot - 5 Foods That Will Help You Deal With This
Are you looking for some relief from a very painful condition called gout in foot? This condition generally occurs because of an increased amount of uric acid in your blood. Your foot, and especially the big toe, swells up very painfully and your toe joints also becomes very stiff.
Testing for Osteoporosis
The adult human skeleton is made up of 206 bones. The strength of these bones depends on different factors, including genetics and diet. As an adult ages, his risk increases of bones becoming more brittle. As a result, it is sometimes necessary to test the density of the bones of the body. This can
Herbs for Pains in the Leg & Calf
Eucalyptus tree.eucalyptus image by lye from Fotolia.comFrom nagging pain to sudden spasmodic pain, aching legs and calfs can cause lots of discomfort and sleepless nights. Some reasons for pain in the leg and calf area can be prolonged awkward positioning, vitamin deficiency or not...
The PASE for Measuring Physical Activity Level After TKA
How useful is the PASE questionnaire in evaluating the postoperative physical activity level in patients who have undergone TKA?
History of Arthroplasty
Arthroplasty is a procedure to relieve pain and restore motion to injured joints. Three types of arthroplasty are common: resection arthroplasty, interpositional arthroplasty, and total joint replacement. The study and practice of arthroplasty started in the early 1800's and continues today, with ma
Weight Training for Osteoporosis: Exercise Tips for Women
Did you know that weight training for osteoporosis -- not just walking or doing aerobics, but lifting weights -- can help protect your bones and prevent osteoporosis-related fractures? Here's how to get started on weight training.
How to Prevent Calf Cramps While Sleeping
Night leg cramps, or nocturnal leg cramps, are a sudden tightening of the muscles in the leg, usually in the calves. Calf cramps can be so painful that they wake you from a sound sleep. The risk of experiencing leg cramps increases with age. As many as 70 percent of the elderly may experience night
How Does Staphylococcus Aureus Appear After Gram Staining?
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most important human pathogens causing infections from the superficial to the systemic. Boils, impetigo, wound infections and pneumonia are some examples of its pathology. One of the first steps in the identification of S. aureus is the gram stain. The gram stain
A Guide To Understanding the Difference Between a Wart and A Callus
It is common to have hard areas of skin on the bottom of the foot that can be painful with the pressure exerted by standing and walking. However, many people are often confused by whether the hard area is simply a callus, or whether it is a wart. While it may not seem so, there is a big difference b
Single vs Two Stage Revision of Infected Knee Replacement
This review reports on the use of one-stage and two-stage revision for infected knee arthroplasty. Which technique is the better option?