2001 Features...

12/28/01 - Cartilage Problems
Recent research has changed the way in which the medical community thinks about osteoarthritis.

12/22/01 - Ankle Sprain
When the ice strikes, so do the ankle sprains. Here you will find information on diagnosis, management, treatment and rehabilitation.

10/28/01 - Back Pain
Resources to help with the understanding of back pain subjects including treatments, exercises, and rehabilitation.

10/15/01 - Football Injuries
Football is a rough sport, and despite the helmets, pads, braces, and supports, injuries are a common part of the game.

09/23/01 - Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a common spine deformity that causes a curve to the vertebral column. This condition can progress and may require surgical treatment.

09/06/01 - Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a disease that causes a defect in the production of a protein called collagen. This childhood disorder causes many problems including frequent fractures.

08/20/01 - Kneecap Pain
The patella, or kneecap, is one of three bones that form the knee joint. Find common causes of kneecap pain, including problems such as chondromalacia and prepatellar bursitis.

08/07/01 - Knee Cartilage
Injury to cartilage in the knee joint is a common orthopedic problem. Both degenerative changes in articular cartilage and trauma causing meniscal tears are types of cartilage damage.

07/22/01 - ACL Repair
One of the most common injuries involving the knee joint is a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The ACL is one of four ligaments that are critical to the stability of the knee joint.

07/09/01 - Golfer's Elbow
Golfer's elbow is an injury caused by repetitive use of the elbow joint. Similar to another form of elbow tendinitis, tennis elbow, this injury is also commonly seen in athletes.

06/27/01 - Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow causes pain on the outside of the elbow joint. As the name implies, this injury can be caused by playing tennis, but may also be caused by other sports and activities.

06/18/01 - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the condition that results from dysfunction of one of the nerves in the wrist. In CTS this nerve is compressed as it passes through the wrist.

05/29/01 - Broken Bones in Children
Fractures are an extremely common injury sustained by children; in fact it is probably the most common reason for a child to visit an orthopedic surgeon.

05/14/01 - Hip Fracture
Hip fractures are a common injury, especially in elderly individuals. In the United States, hip fractures are the most common broken bone that requires hospitalization.

04/23/01 - Heel Spur
Plantar fasciitis refers to the symptom of heel pain that people with this condition experience; a heel spur is a spur of bone that can form on the heel bone as a result of this condition.

04/10/01 - Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles tendinitis is a syndrome of irritation of the achilles tendon in the ankle. When individuals overuse their achilles tendon it becomes irritated and inflamed.

03/25/01 - Sprains and Strains
Sprains are injuries to the ligaments that hold your joints together, and strains are injuries to your muscles or tendons. Here you'll learn more about these injuries.

03/13/01 - Tendinitis
Tendinitis is a common injury that can sideline professional athletes and weekend warriors. Learn about treatment of this common condition.

02/20/01 - Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a condition that is caused by a narrowing in the vertebral canal. Compression of the spinal cord or its nerve roots leads to symptoms of pain and numbness in the extremities.

02/05/01 - Bone Health in Young Women
Osteoporosis causes weakening of bones and leads to an increased susceptibility to fractures. When should a young woman begin to think about bone health?

01/22/01 - Hip Replacement Recall
Sulzer Orthopedics, a leading manufacturer of orthopedic products, has reported a recall of thousands of faulty hip replacement prostheses; the recall affects about 17,500 patients.

01/13/01 - Former President Reagan Breaks Hip
Former President Ronald Reagan sustained a hip fracture after falling at home on January 12, 2001. Most often seen in elderly individuals, about 300,000 Americans sustain a hip fracture every year.

01/11/01 - Running Injuries
Injuries among runners are an unfortunate, but all to common, occurrence. Understanding an injury is the key to effective treatment.

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