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Managing Osteoporotic Compression Fractures.

Managing Osteoporotic Compression Fractures Osteoporotic vertebral body compression fractures (VCFs), or vertebral insufficiency fractures, occur when the density of the bone is insufficient to maintain its structural integrity in the setting of trauma or even minor events. VCFs most commonly occur in the lower half of the thoracic spine or u...

Causes of Pain Between the Shoulder Blades.

Causes of Pain Between the Shoulder Blades Upper back pain between the shoulder blades has many causes, including muscle strain, herniated discs, arthritis, or, less often, a serious health problem. Treatment for pain between the shoulder blades depends on the cause but frequently includes stretching and medications for pain.

‘Don’t push into pain!’ How to rescue your knees from everything from torn ligaments to injured tendons.

‘Don’t push into pain!’ How to rescue your knees from everything from torn ligaments to injured tendons From runner’s knee to fraying cartilage, knees are involved in 40% of sports injuries. But it can be hard to pin down what’s wrong, or what to do about it. Just because knee issues are common, that doesn’t mean we should ignore them and soldier on.

Supplements You May Be Considering for Osteoarthritis of the Knee.

Supplements You May Be Considering for Osteoarthritis of the Knee Some supplements may help relieve symptoms of knee osteoarthritis and increase joint mobility. These could include collagen, curcumin, and Boswellia serrata, among others.

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Frozen shoulder research may hold the key to understanding fibrosis resolution.

Frozen shoulder research may hold the key to understanding fibrosis resolution Frozen shoulder is a painful and disabling condition affecting the ligaments that form the shoulder joint capsule. Patients experience severe stiffening of their affected shoulder which can last for several years, interfering with activities of daily life.

Should all patients aged 75 years or older receive cemented femoral components for primary THA?

Should all patients aged 75 years or older receive cemented femoral components for primary THA? Since the advent of the modern THA in the 1960s, it has been a life-changing surgical procedure with overwhelmingly successful results.

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Long-acting opioids may be unnecessary in study of total knee replacement.

Long-acting opioids may be unnecessary in study of total knee replacement In a new study, researchers have found that replacing long-acting with immediate-release opioids after total knee replacement surgery resulted in comparable pain management but less nausea-medication usage and less need for residential rehabilitation after hospital discharge.

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Two-Portal Arthroscopic Knotless All-Suture Anchor Posterior Labral Repair.

Two-Portal Arthroscopic Knotless All-Suture Anchor Posterior Labral Repair Isolated posterior shoulder instability accounts for approximately 10% of shoulder instability cases. Patients may present after an acute trauma or with insidious onset and associated posterior shoulder pain.

What types of shoulder surgery are available?

What types of shoulder surgery are available? The shoulder is a mobile and complex joint that is prone to dislocation and injury. Several types of shoulder surgery can address and correct various shoulder symptoms.

10 Exercises to Help Relieve Knee Pain.

10 Exercises to Help Relieve Knee Pain Gentle stretching and other low impact exercises can strengthen the muscles that support your knee joint.

Rotator Cuff Tears were Significantly More frequent in Recurrent Shoulder Instability Patients with Initial Dislocation After 40 Years than Those Before.

Rotator Cuff Tears were Significantly More frequent in Recurrent Shoulder Instability Patients with Initial Dislocation After 40 Years than Those Before The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the pathologies and clinical outcomes of patients with traumatic anterior shoulder instability who underwent arthroscopic stabilization at 40 years or older between shoulders with initial dislocation before and after 40 years old.

What can cause lower back pain?

What can cause lower back pain? Lower back pain is very common. It usually develops due to overuse or a minor injury, but sometimes there may be no obvious cause. Lower back pain can also be a symptom of an underlying medical condition.

What causes pain in the right hip in females?.

What causes pain in the right hip in females? Possible causes of right hip pain include muscle injury, osteoarthritis, and pelvic floor conditions. In females, it can also occur during pregnancy. Treatment may involve pain relief, stretching, and exercise.

New advances mean many patients go home same day after knee replacement.

New advances mean many patients go home same day after knee replacement People used to have to spend a night in the hospital following a knee replacement, but improvements in technology, surgery and pain management have made it possible to undergo the procedure in the morning and be back home by the evening

Pneumothorax After Shoulder Arthroscopy: A Rare Complication of Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery.

Pneumothorax After Shoulder Arthroscopy: A Rare Complication of Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery Shoulder arthroscopy is considered a very safe surgical procedure; however, there are possible complications that are prevalent or devastating. This article presents a 52-year-old woman scheduled for elective arthroscopic rotator cuff repair under general anesthesia in the lateral decubitus position...

Younger vs. older patients exhibit worse outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty.

Younger vs. older patients exhibit worse outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty Younger patients may have worse outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty compared with older patients.Higher rates of activity in younger patients may explain increased stress and loading on the prosthesis.

What to know about transforaminal epidural steroid injections.

What to know about transforaminal epidural steroid injections People with conditions including sciatica, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis may benefit from transforaminal epidural steroid injections. Doctors may also use this injection to examine how a person’s body reacts to it to help diagnose any underlying condition that could be causing them pain.

Torn ACLs may heal with therapy instead of surgery, though some surgeons aren`t convinced.

Torn ACLs may heal with therapy instead of surgery, though some surgeons aren`t convinced It’s long been thought that a torn ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, has limited ability to heal on its own and requires surgery. Recent research suggests that a nonsurgical treatment, including physical therapy, could be as effective.

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The 5 Best Exercises for Lower Back Pain, According to a Personal Trainer.

The 5 Best Exercises for Lower Back Pain, According to a Personal Trainer Low back pain may be helped with certain exercises, specifically those that strengthen the muscles in your core and glutes and stretch your hip flexors.

Patients had improvements in sleep comfortability following shoulder arthroplasty.

Patients had improvements in sleep comfortability following shoulder arthroplasty Results published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found patients who underwent anatomic total or reverse shoulder arthroplasty had “significant and rapid” improvements in sleep disturbance after surgery.

12 Natural Pain Relief Tips for Knee Osteoarthritis.

12 Natural Pain Relief Tips for Knee Osteoarthritis Medications, such as anti-inflammatories and injections of corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid, are often prescribed to treat osteoarthritis knee pain. But those aren’t your only options. Natural remedies can also be used to ease knee pain and improve your quality of life, often in combination with...