Osteoporosis and aging; Muscle weakness associated with aging
Changes in posture and gait (walking pattern) are as universally associated with aging as changes in the skin and hair.
The skeleton provides support and structure to the body. Joints are the areas where bones come together. They allow the skeleton to be flexible for movement. In a joint, bones do not directly contact each other. Instead, they are cushioned by cartilage in the joint, synovial...
Read moreDo you feel stiff and achy? Do your joints hurt? If so, there is a good chance you have osteoarthritis or OA, one of the oldest and... Read more »
The Bone and Joint Decade spans 2001 through 2010. It features a global health observance that highlights musculoskeletal conditions,... Read more »
Ever had a pain in the butt? No, I am not talking some crazy family member who cannot keep the mouth shut. I am talking about a real pain... Read more »
A majority of patients have one question on their minds: Where the "heck" is that pain coming from? A red, painful swollen knee may hurt... Read more »
Diseases that fall under spondyloarthritis umbrella are ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis (known previously as Reiter's syndrome) psoriatic... Read more »
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Pain and aches in your bones and joints can range from mild discomfort that goes away by itself to severe aches that require medication. Arthritis... Read more »
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Fatigue fractures, also called stress fractures, are caused by overusing a limb. The muscles become unable to absorb the shock to the limb (usually... Read more »
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Many people in rural areas depend on the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, for information on how and when to treat unusual health problems. Joint... Read more »
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When the pain of arthritis doesn't go away, replacing the problem joint may be an option. For the knee, the procedure to implant a new joint is... Read more »