Thumb Metacarpal Bone Spur Surgery
The heel spur (or calcaneal spur) is a nail-like growth of calcium around the ligaments and tendons of the foot where they attach to the heel bone. The spur grows from the bone and into the flesh of the foot.
A heel spur results from an anatomical change of the calcaneus (heel bone). This involves the area of the heel and occasionally, another disability, such as
The heel bone forms one end of the two longitudinal arches of the foot. These arches are held together by ligaments and are...
More information on "Thumb Metacarpal Bone Spur Surgery"
From Our Experts
Researchers Find New Uses for Forteo: Oral Bone Graft Surgery
We all must know by now that Forteo® (teriparatide) is the only osteoporosis drug that slows bone resorption (bone loss) and accelerates... Read more »
Ankle Replacement Surgery: The Alternatives to Replacement Surgery
There are both surgical and non-surgical alternatives to ankle replacement surgery. First line treatments for arthritis of the ankle are... Read more »
Oh, My Aching Hands: The Thumb
Primates, including human beings, are separated from the rest of the animal kingdom by one important digit - the first digit, the thumb.... Read more »
Treatment for My Aching Hands
Doing anything is difficult if your hands hurt, especially the thumbs. Unfortunately, when arthritis strikes the hands, it can affect... Read more »
Neck Pain: Can it be Treated with Surgery?
To fuse or not to fuse, that is the question that comes before many people with neck pain. Fusion means that the bones in the spine are... Read more »
From Our Sources
Obesity surgery may double risk of bone fractures
A study by the Mayo Clinic has found that people who undergo weight-loss surgery may be twice as likely to break a bone--particularly a hand or... Read more »
Review of Bone Graft and Bone Substitutes in Surgery
Source: eOrthopod
In this review article, experts in the field of orthopedic trauma report on the use of bone graft substitutes in surgery. Types of grafts, results of... Read more »
After-hours bone surgery may be riskier: study
Patients who have orthopedic surgery at night appear to have a slightly higher risk of complications, a new study has found. Researchers say that... Read more »
Improved Bone Union after Total Hip Replacement Surgery
Source: eOrthopod
Everyone loves a good mystery, but some need to be solved sooner than later. A lack of bone union after a total hip replacement (THR) is one of those... Read more »
Role of Bone Age in ACL Surgery
Source: eOrthopod
Children and teens who watch sports know that injured athletes are treated and get back on the field quickly. Even players with more serious... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
