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Orthopedics (301 results)

You've heard that it's possible to preserve and strengthen your bones through exercise and a healthy diet. But accidents, genetics and disease can work against even the best of healthy habits. When fractures, sprains, and the wear and tear of daily life get to your bones and joints, you need to know when to take action and the best way to take care of yourself.

• Basic Anatomy (9 results)

  Is the head bone connected to the neck bone? Or, is the metatarsal connected to the tarsal? Find out by "boning up" on your basic anatomy.

  • Anatomy of the Bone

  • Anatomy of the Spine

  • Anatomy of the Shoulder

  • Anatomy of a Joint

  • Anatomy of the Male and Female Pelvis

  • Anatomy of the Elbow

  • Anatomy of the Knee

  • Anatomy of the Foot

  • Anatomy of the Hand

• Orthopedic Conditions and Disorders (82 results)

  Head and shoulders, knees and toes—your skeleton and its supporting cast of ligaments, tendons, and muscles can face a range of conditions.

  • Back and Neck (21 results)

    • Torticollis (Wryneck)

    • Whiplash Injury

    • Kyphosis

    • What to Do About a Pain in the Neck

    • What Is Spinal Stenosis?

    • Massage Therapy for Back Pain

    • How to Recover From a Back Injury

    • Weighing the Risks, Benefits of Back Surgery

    • Help Your Back Work for You

    • 5 Exercises to Prevent an Aching Neck

    • Watch that Backpack Load

    • Neck Pain

    • Scoliosis

    • Low Back Pain

    • Neck Pain and Problems

    • Nerve Blocks

    • Therapeutic Pain Blocks

    • Treating Pain with Spinal Cord Stimulators

    • Intradiscal Procedures for Back Pain

    • OTC Pain Medications and Their Risks

    • TENS Therapy

  • Shoulder and Elbow (8 results)

    • Common Injuries of the Shoulder

    • Shoulder Dislocation

    • Shoulder Tendonitis

    • Rotator Cuff Injury

    • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

    • Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

    • Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's and Baseball Elbow)

    • Burners and Stingers Syndrome in Young Athletes

  • Hand and Wrist (7 results)

    • Hand Pain and Problems

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: It's All in the Wrist

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    • Overview of Hand Surgery

    • Diagnosing Hand Conditions

    • Dupuytren's Contracture

    • Carpal Tunnel Release

  • Hip (8 results)

    • Hip Fracture

    • Osteoarthritis

    • Sciatica

    • Evaluation Procedures

    • Is It Time for a New Joint?

    • Arthroscopy

    • Joint Replacement Surgery

    • Hip Replacement Surgery

  • Knee (7 results)

    • Knee Pain and Problems

    • Torn Meniscus

    • Ligament Injuries to the Knee

    • Evaluation Procedures

    • Arthroscopy

    • Joint Replacement Surgery

    • Knee Replacement Surgery

  • Leg and Foot (9 results)

    • Foot Pain and Problems

    • Essential Foot Care

    • Foot Care for Walkers

    • Bone Spurs Are a Thorny Problem

    • Are Feet at Fault for Back, Hip, and Knee Woes?

    • Stretches for Your Lower Legs

    • Help for Heel Pain

    • Fractures

    • Stress Fractures in Young Athletes

  • Bone Tumors (16 results)

    • Chondroblastoma

    • Chondrosarcoma

    • Enchondroma

    • Ewing Sarcoma in Adults

    • Giant Cell Tumor

    • Myeloma Bone Disease / Multiple Myeloma

    • Osteochondroma

    • Osteosarcoma

    • Bone Tumors (4 results)

      • Chondroblastoma

      • Enchondroma

      • Giant Cell Tumor

      • Osteochondroma

    • Bone Tumors (4 results)

      • Chondrosarcoma

      • Ewing Sarcoma in Adults

      • Myeloma Bone Disease / Multiple Myeloma

      • Osteosarcoma

  • Other Bone Conditions (6 results)

    • Fibrous Dysplasia

    • Osteogenesis Imperfecta

    • Osteomyelitis

    • Paget's Disease of the Bone

    • Primary Hyperparathyroidism

    • Avascular Necrosis

• Orthopedic Tests and Procedures (46 results)

  Your health care provider has a number of tools available to help diagnose and treat your orthopedic problem.

  • The Orthopedic Treatment Team

  • New Ways to Fix Old Joints

  • New Options Can Fix Broken Bones

  • Chronic Pain

  • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

  • Fly Through Airport Security with Your New Joint

  • Injectable Corticosteroids

  • Diagnostic Procedures (16 results)

    • Evaluation Procedures

    • Arthrography

    • Bone Biopsy

    • Bone Densitometry

    • Bone Marrow Biopsy

    • Bone Scan

    • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Bones

    • Fluoroscopy Procedure

    • Joint Aspiration

    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues

    • Muscle Biopsy

    • X-rays of the Extremities

    • X-rays of the Spine, Neck, or Back

    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain

    • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine

    • Myelogram

  • Orthopedic Treatments (23 results)

    • Arthrography

    • Arthroplasty

    • Arthroscopy

    • Bone Biopsy

    • Bone Densitometry

    • Bone Marrow Biopsy

    • Bone Scan

    • Bunion Surgery

    • Carpal Tunnel Release

    • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Bones

    • Fluoroscopy Procedure

    • Joint Aspiration

    • Knee Ligament Repair

    • Laminectomy

    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues

    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain

    • Muscle Biopsy

    • Rotator Cuff Repair

    • X-rays of the Extremities

    • X-rays of the Spine, Neck, or Back

    • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine

    • Myelogram

    • Epidural Corticosteroid Injections

• Arthritis and Rheumatic Disorders (33 results)

  Arthritis, which causes pain, inflammation and limited movement of joints, has several different forms.

  • Understanding Arthritis (6 results)

    • About Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases

    • Arthritis

    • Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases Statistics

    • Diagnosing Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases

    • Anatomy of a Joint

    • Understanding Joint Pain

  • Types of Arthritis (11 results)

    • Bursitis

    • Gout

    • Infectious Arthritis

    • Osteoarthritis

    • How to Prevent Osteoarthritis

    • Psoriatic Arthritis

    • Reactive Arthritis (Reiter's Syndrome)

    • Ankylosing Spondylitis

    • Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

    • Fibromyalgia

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Types of Rheumatic Disorders (3 results)

    • Raynaud's Phenomenon

    • Scleroderma

    • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus)

  • Treatment of Arthritis (4 results)

    • Treatment for Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases

    • Seven Proven Treatments for Arthritis Pain

    • Your Arthritis Health Care Team

    • Treatment for Arthritis

  • Living With Arthritis (9 results)

    • Living with a Rheumatic Disease

    • Essential Self-Care for Arthritis

    • Taking Control of Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

    • Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis

    • Managing Arthritis with Exercise

    • Arthritis and Exercise: Q and A

    • Action Plan for Osteoarthritis

    • Understanding Your Osteoarthritis Medication

    • Nutrition to Help Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Osteoporosis (9 results)

  Osteoporosis thins and weakens bones to the point where they break easily. Chances are you know someone with osteoporosis; it affects millions.

  • About Osteoporosis

  • Boning Up on Osteoporosis

  • Osteoporosis: Evaluate Your Risk

  • Bone Density Test

  • Build Your Bones with Exercise

  • The Healthy-Bones Diet

  • Keeping an Eye on Your Bones

  • Among the Missing: Vitamin D

  • Osteoporosis

• Fractures (9 results)

  When you break a bone, you may need a cast or crutches to help you heal. Sometimes a break is a sign of a more serious problem.

  • Fractures

  • Hip Fracture

  • Sprains, Strains, Breaks: What’s the Difference?

  • Sports and Fractures

  • You Can Head Off Stress Fractures

  • Bone Density Test

  • Cast Types and Maintenance Instructions

  • Crutch Walking

  • New Ways to Heal Broken Bones

• Sports Injuries (32 results)

  Even if you're in good shape, an exercise-related injury can strike when you least expect it.

  • Sprains and Strains (6 results)

    • Understanding Joint Pain

    • Tendonitis

    • The Best Ways to Treat, Prevent Tendonitis

    • Sprains, Strains, Breaks: What’s the Difference?

    • Sprained Ankles Need Attention

    • Overview of Sports Injuries

  • Treating Sports Injuries (6 results)

    • Ice Packs vs. Warm Compresses For Pain

    • When to Use Hot and Cold Therapy

    • Exercise: The Right Program and the Right Preparation

    • Sports Injuries: When to Call the Doc

    • Exercise and the Aging Person

    • Cryotherapy (Cold Therapy) for Pain Management

  • Preventing Sports Injuries (20 results)

    • How to Avoid Sports Injuries

    • Preventing Sports Injuries

    • Sports and Fractures

    • Avoiding Joint Injuries

    • Dislocations

    • What to Do About a Sports Injury

    • Tips for Preventing an ACL Knee Ligament Injury

    • Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)

    • Sports-Related Knee Injuries

    • Knees Are Casualties of Women's Sports

    • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee)

    • Shin Splints

    • How to Avoid Common Running Injuries

    • You Can Head Off Stress Fractures

    • Dehydration and Heat Stroke

    • Snowboarding? Avoid Spills on the Hills

    • Trampoline Troubles

    • Heat-Related Illnesses (Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke)

    • Overuse Injuries

    • Lumbar Strain (Weight Lifter's Back)

• Preventing Injuries at Work (3 results)

  Repeating a particular motion constantly, like using a computer mouse, can cause damage to tendons, muscles, and joints.

  • Ergonomics (2 results)

    • How to Prevent Back Pain at Work

    • How to Avoid At-the-Desk Injuries

  • Prevention and Exercise (1 results)

    • Stretches for Your Lower Legs

• Orthopedic Conditions and Children (15 results)

  Certain orthopedic conditions are present at birth or develop during childhood. Here's a look at some of the more common ones.

  • Congenital and Hereditary Disorders (7 results)

    • Metatarsus Adductus

    • Congenital Limb Defects

    • Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Children

    • Congenital Hand Deformities

    • Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)

    • Clubfoot

    • Muscular Dystrophy

  • Growth-Related Disorders (8 results)

    • Nursemaid's Elbow

    • Tibial Torsion

    • Femoral Anteversion

    • Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease

    • Lordosis

    • Kyphosis

    • Osgood-Schlatter Disease

    • Scoliosis in Children

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