Orthopedics April 2005 Archive

Mild to moderate knee arthritis can be treated with several different medications, including a few medications that can be injected into the knee joint. The two most common types ... Read More

Sciatica is caused by irritation to one of the large nerves to the legs and thighs. Sciatica causes pain around the hip and thigh region. Treatments for sciatica aim to ... Read More

Once it is determined you have a torn cartilage (meniscus tear) in your knee, a treatment plan will have to be determined. Many patients with a torn meniscus will ... Read More

A soulder arthrocsopy, commonly referred to as a "shoulder scope," is a procedure that allows your orthopedic surgeon to look inside your shoulder with a small camera. Using small ... Read More

Athlete's foot can be a frustrating and annoying problem. Athelte's foot is causes by a fungus that lives in the warm, moist crevaces of the feet and toes. A few ... Read More

Considering knee replacement surgery? If yes, sign-up for this 7 week e-course that will teach you the ins and outs of knee replacement surgery. Each week you'll receive a newsletter ... Read More

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced actions which will be taken regarding the marketing of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). The actions include changes for COX-2 inhibitors, as well ... Read More

Sprains and strains occur commonly, and they often heal with minimal treatment. But some sprains and strains can be serious and require medical treatment. Learn some signs and symptoms that ... Read More

Having problems with knee arthritis pain? You're not alone. There are quite a few treatments available for knee arthritis pain, but many patients continue to have problems finding ... Read More