1999 Articles...
12/27/99 - Golfer's Elbow
Golfer's Elbow is the common name for a condition called medial epicondylitis, a condition of tendonitis around the
elbow joint.
12/02/99 - Medical Mistakes
A recent report from the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine finds more deaths caused by errors than by
breast cancer or AIDS.
12/01/99 - Resident Labor Unions
A recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board found that interns and residents should have the right to
unionize. How could this affect patients?
11/23/99 - Arthritis and Cartilage Replacement
The newest feature is a discussion of some of the new developments in treatment of osteoarthritis, including cartilage
replacement and transplantation.
11/01/99 - Part three: Alternative Medicine
The popularity of so-called alternative medical treatments has skyrocketed in recent years. How do your sort
the good information from the bogus claims?
10/18/99 - Part two: Health Information on the Net
How to find relaible resources on the Internet, and how to avoid those that can do harm.
09/27/99 - Part one: Ethics and the Internet
A discussion of medical ethics and the Internet. Part one focuses on the growing problem of mis-information.
09/13/99 - Fractures
Guide to fractures, what they are, who gets them, and how they're treated.
08/30/99 - Back Pain Resources
Guide to resources available on the Internet to help with understanding and treating low back pain.
08/09/99 - Knee Injuries: Patellar Disorders
The patella, or kneecap, is one of three bones in the knee joint.
07/19/99 - Knee Injuries: ACL Tears
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most commonly injured ligament in the knee.
07/05/99 - Knee Injuries: Meniscal Tears
The meniscus is a type of cartilage that acts as a shock absorber in the knee joint.
06/21/99 - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can cause pain and numbness in the fingers.
06/07/99 - Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a common and debilitating disorder. What are my treatment options? Will I need joint replacement surgery?
05/25/99 - Welcome to Orthopedic Medicine
Welcome to Orthopedic Medicine. Come find out about this medical specialty, and how you can use the web to answer
your orthopedic questions.
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