This syndrome is characterized by the
The most frequent causes of low back pain are muscle and ligament
The sacroiliac joints are among the strongest in the human body. These...
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KEEPIN' THE FAITH I used to think I was a little different from many people, but as I "mature" (i.e. get older), I find that I'm... 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 »
If I am depressed, will my osteoarthritis get worse? There is no doubt that there is a connection between the mind and the body. For... Read more »
A victory for medicine was won recently on the racetrack at Santa Anita by a horse named Lukimbi. After sustaining a potentially... Read more »
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A common cause of knee pain in young athletes is called patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). The patella (kneecap) moves up and down over the femur... 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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Even though half a million knee replacements are done each year in the United States, there are other treatment options for some patients. If one... Read more »
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Hip fracture? You're not alone. Every year more than a quarter of a million people in North America have one. When this many people are affected,... Read more »
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Here's a unique research dilemma for orthopedic surgeon: how can they study what works best for traumatic knee dislocations when there are so few and... Read more »