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Alternative Arthritis Treatments
Here are some idea for patients looking for alternative treatments for arthritis. Some of these alternative treatments are proven to be effective, while others are more questionable. But all are possible treatments for patients seeking something other than the traditional arthritis treatments.

Bunion Surgery
Surgery is considered for treatment of a bunion when shoe modifications are not enough to relieve symptoms. Surgery for the treatment of bunions has several potential complications. If the decision to have surgical treatment of bunions is made, patients must be ready for a lengthy rehabilitation.

Help With Bad Ankle Injuries
Need help with rehab from a bad ankle sprain. A wobble board will help you increase ankle motion and strength, as well as increase the proprioception of the injured ankle joint. This is a great rehab tool for difficult ankle sprains.

Ingrown Toenail
An ingrown toenail is a painful toe condition when the nail causes irritation and possibly infection of the surrounding nail fold. Treatment of an ingrown toenail may require partial removal of the nail.

Hallux Rigidus
Hallux rigidus is a common condition of arthritis at the base of the big toe. Arthritis of the big toe is the most common type of arthritis in the foot. Treatment of hallux rigidus may require surgery to remove bone spurs or to fuse the joint.

Thera-Band FlexBar Treatment of Tennis Elbow
Treatment of tennis elbow can be a long frustrating process. Often attributed to 'overuse,' traditional tennis elbow treatment has focused on avoiding exercise and activity. A new treatment uses eccentric strengthening exercises with a device called the Thera-Band FlexBar for treatment of tennis elbow pain.

Jersey Finger
A jersey finger is an injury to one of the important tendons of the finger. People with a jersey finger cannot bent the finger down into a fist position. Most often, a jersey finger occurs during a sports event as the finger is torn away when trying to grasp or tackle an opponent.

Muscle Soreness After Exercise
Sore muscles after exercise? The condition known as delayed onset muscle soreness is a common complaint of all types of athletes. Our understanding of delayed onset muscle soreness associated with exercise is improving, but there are still questions about what causes muscle soreness after sports activities.

Osteoporosis Treatment Improves Results of Hip Fracture Treatment
Osteoporosis is a condition that can result in an increased susceptibility to broken bones, including hip fractures. Treatment of hip fractures has been shown to be more successful when the underlying osteoporosis is also managed appropriately. Unfortunately, most often osteoporosis treatment is often neglected.

Warning Signs of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes thin and weak bone making individuals susceptible to fractures. Weak bones can lead to serious injuries, and preventing the progression of osteoporosis can help reduce the risk of suffering from a severe injury. Know the warning signs that you may have osteoporosis.

Stiffness After Knee Replacement Surgery
One of the concerns after a knee replacement surgery is a stiff knee. Stiffness after knee replacement is a common problem, and can often be treated with simple steps. When therapy and stretching is insufficient to relieve the stiffness after knee replacement, a manipulation or surgical procedure may be necessary.

Arthroscopic Surgery for Torn Meniscus
A meniscectomy is a surgical procedure to remove torn cartilage in the knee. The meniscectomy is done using arthroscopic surgery on the knee joint. The arthroscope is a small camera that allows the surgeon to perform the surgery on the torn meniscus through a small incision.

Hip Replacement in Young Patients
How young is too young to have a hip replacement? Once reserved for elderly patients who have no other options, total hip replacement surgery is now being performed in younger and younger patients. New implants are being developed in hopes that hip replacements will last a long time in these patients.

Labral Tear of the Hip Joint
The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint that is surrounded by a ring of cartilage called the labrum. The labrum of the hip helps to hold the ball in the socket, providing stability to the joint. Injuries to the hip can result in a hip labral tear, sometimes requiring surgical intervention.

Pilates for Injury Rehab and Prevention
Pilates has become one of the most popular forms of exercise. Pilates is based on core strengthening and flexibility -- two of the most important principles of rehabilitation from orthopedic injuries and the prevention of future injuries. Pilates can be used as a tool to rehab from many common orthopedic problems.

Osteitis Pubis
Osteitis pubis is an uncommon cause of groin and pelvic pain most commonly seen in athletes. Osteitis pubis is an inflammatory condition that can usually be effectively treated with methods to control the inflammation.

Congenital Vertical Talus
Congenital vertical talus is an uncommon foot condition found in newborns. Babies with congenital vertical talus often have associated conditions including myelomeningocele or arthrogryposis. Treatment of congenital vertical talus usually requires a surgical procedure.

Metatarsus Adductus
Metatarsus adductus is a common foot problem seen in newborns and infants. Children born with metatarsus adductus have the foot where the forefoot and toes are pointed inwards. Most children will correct the foot deformity without specific treatment.

Calf Pain
The calf is the region of the body between the knee and the ankle in the back of the leg. Three major muscles make up the calf, these include the two gastrocnemius muscles and the soleus muscle. Causes of calf pain may include muscle injury, blood clots, and cramps.

Why Do Bones Break?
There are three basic reasons why you can break a bone. Mostly all fractures can be traced back to one of these causes. It is important to distinguish why a fracture occurred in order to appropriately treat the injury.

Activities After Knee Replacement
Some activities should not be performed after knee replacement surgery because of the effects on the joint replacement implant. Activities that place too much stress on the implant should be avoided so the knee replacement does not wear out quickly.

Calf Strain -- A Common Sports Injury
A calf strain is a common sports injury that is due to a strain of the muscles on the back of the leg. A pulled calf muscle can be quite painful, and when severe, can limit even normal activities. Proper treatment of a calf strain can help speed your recovery from this injury.

Pediatric Femur Fractures
Femur fractures occur when there is an injury to the thigh bone. A femur fracture is not an uncommon type of broken bone in a child. The treatment of pediatric femur fractures depends on the age of the child.

Metacarpal Fracture: A Broken Hand
A metacarpal fracture is an injury to one of the small bones in the hand. The bone is located at the level of the palm of the hand. Metacarpal fractures are often treated in a cast or may require surgery in some situations.

Mallet Finger
A mallet finger is an injury that prevents the ability to fully straighten the finger. When a mallet finger occurs, there is an injury to the tendon of the finger. Treatment of a mallet finger can usually be accomplished with the use of a splint.