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12/26/00 - Scoliosis
Scoliosis is the most common congenital deformity of the spine; about 2-3% of the population has some degree of scoliosis. However, only a small number of patients need treatment.

12/08/00 - Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common condition that affects millions of people. Find information to help understand this common disorder, and information on treatment.

11/28/00 - Orthopedic Trivia
How much do you know about common orthopedic conditions? What joint is most commonly replaced? What does the word orthopedics mean? Find out here!

11/16/00 - Smoking Hurts Bones
Smoking cigarettes has long been known to have detrimental effects on the body. Research has also shown that smoking cigarettes has significant effects on the bones that make up your skeleton.

11/08/00 - Costochondritis
Costochondritis, also called Tietze's Syndrome, is a syndrome of chest wall pain that is due to inflammation of the cartilage and bones in the chest wall.

10/25/00 - Hip Replacement
Hip replacement surgery is one of the most common orthopedic procedures. New research aimed at increasing the longevity of implants may lead to better success with this operation.

10/05/00 - Chronic Pain Management
Pain is a condition that will affect everyone at some point in their lifetime. Most individuals are easily treated; however, there are a significant number of patients who have poorly controlled chronic pain.

09/16/00 - Muscle of An Olympian
Could I be as fast, as strong, or as elite an athlete if I worked hard enough? What makes an athlete an Olympian-better than anyone else in the World?

09/10/00 - Ankle Sprain
With the Olympic Games here, we'll focus on several athletic injuries that will hinder some Olympic dreams. An ankle sprain is a common injury both in athletes and others.

07/26/00 - Cast Care
Broken bones are a common problem managed by orthopedic surgeons. Caring properly for a cast is an important part of the healing process.

06/27/00 - Having Surgery?
This is a guide for patients having surgery. Topics discussed include how to find a doctor, what to ask, what to bring to the hospital, and more.

05/21/00 - Shoulder Separation
Shoulder separations are the result of a disruption of the acromioclavicular joint. This injury can cause pain and swelling of the shoulder.

05/13/00 - Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator cuff tears are a common injury of a complicated joint. Because of our dependence on the shoulder for many activities, these injuries can be frustrating experiences.

04/28/00 - Gout
Gout is a condition that causes sudden and severe attacks of pain, redness and swelling of joints. Over one millions Americans are affected by a gouty attack every year--9 out of 10 of these individuals are men over the age of 45.

04/19/00 - Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is the most common cause of elbow pain. It is thought to be due to tears of tendons that attach muscles to the elbow joint.

03/22/00 - Bursitis
Bursitis is a condition where the bursal sac becomes irritated and painful. There are several easy treatment and prevention methods.

02/10/00 - Glucosamine and Chondroitin
Many patients are using these supplements, but where is the medical community on this issue? How much is known about glucosamine and chondroitin?

02/08/00 - Synvisc Delays Replacement
Studies into Synvisc, a treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee, have shown mixed results but may allow for delaying total knee replacement.

02/03/00 - Trigger Finger
Trigger finger is a common complaint that causes pain and locking of the fingers.

01/26/00 - Shin Splints
The term shin splint is a common misnomer. Not a diagnosis, shin splints is the symptom of pain over the front of the shin bone.

01/13/00 - Athlete's Foot
A common fungal infection of the feet, athlete's foot can be a difficult problem to solve. Tips on prevention and treatment.

01/05/00 - Understanding Osteoarthritis
Once thought to be due simply to wear and tear on joint, osteoarthritis is known to be a complex process involving an active disease.

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