Orthopedics October 2007 Archive

Spinal stenosis is a condition that can cause pinching of the spinal cord or the spinal nerves. Often related to lumbar spine arthritis, spinal stenosis becomes a very common ... Read More

Hip replacement surgery is a common treatment used for severe hip arthritis. Patients should certainly try to alleviate their symptoms with simpler treatment methods, but when these are no ... Read More

A tennis elbow brace is often an effective treatment for lateral epicondylitis. By altering the forces on the forearm muscles, the tennis elbow brace removes pressure from the affected area. Related: ... Read More

Knee replacement surgery is an option for patients with severe knee arthritis. When knee replacement surgery is performed, the cartilage of the knee joint is replaced with a metal and ... Read More

Bunions are a common problem that most people experience as a bony protuberance at the base of the big toe. A bunion, however, is more complicated than simply a bump ... Read More