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Orthopedics involves the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, which is made up of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Bone problems may include deformities, infections, tumors, and fractures. Problems of the joints may include arthritis, bursitis, dislocation, pain, swelling and ligament tears. Common orthopedic-related diagnoses focus on issues with the ankle and foot, hand and wrist, shoulder, knee, elbow and spine.
How to prevent rotator cuff injuries
The rotator cuff is an integral part of the anatomy of the shoulder. It is prone to injury, but doing specific exercises can help prevent this. Learn more about rotator cuff exercises here.
Is my jaw broken or dislocated?
Injuries to the jaw may cause a break, fracture, or dislocation. Other causes of dislocation include dental procedures or yawning. Treatment may include surgery. Learn more here.
Best exercises and remedies for plantar fasciitis
Certain foot and leg stretches can speed up recovery and relieve the pain of plantar fasciitis. In this article, we provide a visual guide to exercises that can help.
Foot bones: Everything you need to know
The feet support the human body when standing, walking, running, and more. They are complex structures with 26 bones. Learn more about foot bones and foot anatomy here.
Safe exercises for a herniated disk
Exercises and stretches are important parts of recovery from a herniated or slipped disk. In this article, we look at 6 possible exercises that can help with neck and back pain, as well as what exercises to avoid.
Antibiotics disrupt gut bacteria, impact bone health
According to one intriguing new study, antibiotics may disrupt bone health by interacting with gut bacteria and the immune system.
What to know about contusions
A contusion is the medical term for a bruise. They may affect the bones, muscles, skin, eyes, mouth, and many of the internal organs. Learn more about types of contusion here.
What to know about front shoulder pain
Pain in the front of the shoulder can have many potential causes, including muscle injury and torn ligaments. Learn more about the possible causes of front shoulder pain here.
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'Coaxing' stem cells to form new bone tissue
What to know about a stiff neck
What to know about kyphosis
Sunken fontanel: Everything you need to know
What causes a lateral collateral ligament sprain?
Implants 'made of your own cells' could end back pain
What are bone metastases in prostate cancer?
Osteoporosis: Could probiotics protect bone health?
Through my eyes: Bilateral hip dysplasia
What's the best way to get rid of a bunion?
What is wryneck and how is it treated?
Vitamin A supplements could harm bone health
Osteoarthritis: New compound may stop the disease
Some chiropractic treatments can harm eyesight
Is Greek yogurt good for you?
What happens with a pinched nerve in the shoulder?
Osteoarthritis: Can an antioxidant offer protection?
Swelling in rheumatoid arthritis and where it occurs
How serious is a fractured skull?
Soleus strains and calf injuries: What to know
A soy-based diet could help strengthen bones
Tendon repair: What to expect
What's the link between 'hobbits' and modern humans?
How do you stretch out your tailbone?
Calcium-rich foods that vegans can eat
What is osteosarcoma?
Omega-3-derived cannabinoid may stop cancer
How do you treat Haglund's deformity?
What to know about bone fracture repair
Osteoporosis: Mediterranean diet may slow bone loss
What are Heberden's nodes?
What to know about bone grafts
Head injury: Symptoms, concussion, and treatment
What to know about the 500-calorie diet
Are you getting enough vitamin D?
What are the symptoms of rotator cuff tendinitis?
Toxic synovitis: Causes and symptoms
How can disc desiccation be treated?
What is knee arthroscopy?
What causes knee buckling?
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