After dealing with acid reflux in myself and two of my children I have encountered the question "what about surgery to fix the problem?"... Read more »
My shoulder hurts...is it osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a very common problem. Most people know someone who is dealing with... Read more »
Like most parents, I was filled with fear when the doctor said my daughter needed acid reflux surgery. I resisted the surgery for a long... Read more »
We have discussed in an earlier entry how our posture can affect the position of our pelvic organs, shifting them slightly forward to sit... Read more »
A year ago, I was walking my two dogs at the beach when one lurched in one direction and other decided to swing around behind me to catch... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Fundoplication; Nissen fundoplication; Belsey (Mark IV) fundoplication; Toupet fundoplication; Thal fundoplication; Hiatal hernia repair; Endoluminal... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
"Separation" of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, where the end of the collarbone meets the shoulder blade, is actually a sprain of the ligaments... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Shoulder pain involves any pain in or around the shoulder joint. Alternative Names Pain - shoulder Considerations The... Read more »
Results from a new study suggest that supervised exercise is better at easing shoulder pain than shockwave treatment. Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
hanks to advances in pain control, shoulder surgery can be done on an out-patient basis. Interscalene nerve blocks, a form of regional anesthesia has... Read more »