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Best Anesthesia for Joint Replacement Surgery Created: Friday, May 17, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
One of the most significant concerns for people having joint replacement surgery is the type of anesthesia that will be used. There is some evidence to show that some types of anesthesia are better...
Stiffness After Knee Replacement Surgery Created: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
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...
Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery Created: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Arthroscopic ankle surgery is a treatment option for some causes of ankle pain. During an arthroscopic ankle procedure, a small camera is inserted into the joint and small instruments can be inser...
Arthroscopic Elbow Surgery Created: Monday, April 26, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Arthroscopic elbow surgery is a treatment option for some causes of elbow pain. During an arthroscopic elbow procedure, a small camera is inserted into the joint and small instruments can be inse...
Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery Created: Saturday, June 30, 2007 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
A reverse shoulder replacement is a procedure developed for patients who have severe shoulder arthritis with coexisting rotator cuff tears. These patients have had significant problems with total ...
Wrist Arthritis Surgery Created: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Treatment of wrist arthritis with surgery may depend on the extent and location of the arthritis. In some situations, different treatments may be favored. Options include fusion, removal of bone,...
Surgery for Tennis Elbow Created: Thursday, November 11, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
Surgery is rarely needed for the treatment of tennis elbow. When needed, surgery can be performed to remove the damaged tendons to cure the symptoms of tennis elbow. About 90 percent of patients ...
Orthopedic Surgery Residency Created: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013
Information about how to apply for an orthopedic surgery residency program. Find helpful links that can guide you around the Internet resources you need to apply for an orthopedic residency.
Steps of a Knee Replacment Surgery Created: Monday, March 23, 2009 Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013
A knee replacement surgery is performed to replace the worn out cartilage from an arthritic knee with a metal and plastic implant. The steps of a knee replacement are described, from diagnosis of ...
How Long Do Knee Replacements Last? Created: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013
Knee replacement surgery is a treatment option for patients with severe joint arthritis. While knee replacements can last a long time, they do not last forever. Often people are worried about the...
Fibula Fractures Created: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
A fibula fracture is an injury to the lower leg. Most often, a broken fibula is a type of ankle fracture, although there are other types of fractures of this bone. Treatment of a fibula fracture ...
Sesamoiditis Created: Thursday, December 30, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Sesamoiditis is a condition that causes pain under the base of the big toe in the foot. Learn more about the sesamoid bones and sesamoiditis here.
Heat Illness in Athletes Created: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Heat illness occurs when the core body temperature is elevated. The combination of exertion with high ambient temperature can create a combination that leads to heat illness or heat stroke. Withou...
What does it mean to have arthritis? Created: Wednesday, December 26, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Arthritis is a common problem that causes joint inflammation. There are many different types of arthritis. Understanding treatment of arthritis requires that you understand what is causing your a...
What sports demand an intact ACL for performance? Created: Saturday, February 05, 2005 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Some sports are considered high-demand sports that require an intact ACL for performance. Other sports do not require an ACL for most athletes. Patients who participate in high demand sports usua...
How Many Surgeries Makes a Surgeon an Expert? Created: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
We know that surgeon experience is important in determining if you should have a specific doctor do your surgery. How many surgeries should you expect your doctor to have performed to be considere...
Orthopedics Online Created: Monday, December 22, 2003 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
If you're having trouble finding information about an orthopedic problem, or if there is a question for which you can't seem to find information on the Internet, look through these resources.
Tug-O-War! Created: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Athletic injuries may occur in all types of sporting events--including tug-o-war! This athlete tore their rotator cuff competing in this event.
Tennis Injury From Footwear Created: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Wearing the right shoes may make a big difference for those playing sports. This athlete twisted awkwardly because of the shoes worn.
Long Rehab After Soccer Injury Created: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Athletes face a long recovery after an ACL tear and subsequent rehabilitation.
Common Types of Pain Medication Video Created: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Many orthopedic conditions can cause pain in varying degrees, and when you need a particular type of medication, it's important to know your options. In this About.com video, learn common types of ...
What is Arthroscopic Surgery? Video Created: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 09, 2013
The word 'arthroscopy' derives from the Greek word 'Arthro' which means joint. In this About.com video, learn about what arthroscopic surgery is--both the risks, and advantages of this procedure.
Common Causes of Foot and Ankle Pain Video Created: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Aside from broken bones and ligaments, the most common causes of ankle pain are arthritis and tendonitis. In this About.com video, learn about the common causes of ankle pain.
Common Causes of Hand and Wrist Pain Video Created: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Wrist pain can be caused from a number of different problems, from stress to common diseases, the symptoms can vary. In this About.com video, learn about the common causes of wrist pain.
Common Causes of Hip Pain Video Created: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Hip Pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a variety of problems. In this About.com video, learn what the common causes of hip pain are.
Common Causes of Back Pain Video Created: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Back pain is a very common complaint, in fact more than 50% of all Americans will have lower back pain at least once in their life. In this About.com video, learn about the common causes of back pa...
What causes arthritis? Created: Saturday, January 22, 2005 Updated: Sunday, April 07, 2013
Many people have arthritis of their hips, knees, or other joints. But what causes arthritis? It is difficult to determine exactly what causes arthritis in every situation, but there are some fact...
Recommended Treatments for Knee Osteoarthritis Created: Thursday, November 05, 2009 Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013
A recent report from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has outlined recommended treatments for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. The study investigated different treatments, and...
Overview of Physical Therapy Video Created: Monday, March 25, 2013 Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013
Physical therapy is needed when orthopedic problems make it difficult to move or achieve everyday tasks such as walking. In this About.com video, learn what physical therapy is and when it's needed.
Orthopedic Academic Hospitals Created: Thursday, February 19, 2004 Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013
Listing of orthopedic academic hospitals and orthopaedic residency programs. Listing by state of orthopedic residency programs for training in orthopaedic surgery.
MRI Created: Friday, August 01, 2003 Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013
The MRI machine, short for magnetic resonance imaging, is used for many common orthopedic problems. The MRI uses magnetic differences of tissues to create an image inside the body. The MRI has ch...
Synvisc Review Created: Sunday, October 24, 2004 Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013
Synvisc is an injectible treatment for arthritis of the knee. The substance in the Synvisc injection is the same lubricant found in normal knee joint fluid. Synvisc injections may be helpful in s...

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