How to Prevent Surgical Infections - Infection Prevention After Surg…Updated: Mon Apr 28 18:12:05 2008
Infections following surgical procedures are a concern for any patient. While the risk of an infection after surgery is usually small, the problems of an infection can be serious. All infections …
What Causes Tendonitis?Created: Mon Apr 28 18:08:04 2008
Tendonitis is one of the most common orthopedic problems. But what causes tendonitis? This problem can usually be attributed to a combination of the blood supply to the tendon and injury to the t…
Pain Medication Options - Types of Pain MedicationsUpdated: Mon Apr 28 17:30:01 2008
The treatment of chronic pain is a difficult problem -- for both patients and doctors. The most effective treatment of chronic pain utilizes a long-term approach and efforts to attack the pain wit…
TendonitisUpdated: Mon Apr 28 13:54:16 2008
Tendonitis is a common condition that can cause significant pain. Tendonitis occurs when there is inflammation of tendons-the point where a muscle attaches to the bone. Treatment of tendonitis may …
Surgery After ACL Tear - Should I Have ACL SurgeryUpdated: Mon Apr 28 01:38:13 2008
After sustaining an ACL tear, it is common to experience pain and swelling. However, the symptoms of pain and swelling often improve before surgery. So do you still need ACL surgery, even if the …
Cold Operating Rooms - Why is the OR ColdUpdated: Wed Apr 23 13:14:53 2008
It is commonly thought that cold operating rooms help prevent infection... Not true, in fact, keeping patients warm during surgery can help prevent infections…
Back Symptoms - StiffnessUpdated: Tue Apr 22 01:09:33 2008
Back stiffness is most often a sign of a muscle strain injury or arthritis. Depending on the onset of symptoms, these conditions can usually be distinguished…
What are the sideeffects of a cortisone injection?Updated: Thu Apr 17 02:15:06 2008
Cortisone injections are often used to treat orthopedic problems. By decreasing inflammation, a cortisone injection can be a powerful treatment for many conditions. Many people are concerned abou…
Lateral Release of the PatellaUpdated: Tue Apr 15 20:00:46 2008
A lateral release of the patella is a procedure used to loosen the tight tissue attached to the kneecap. By performing a lateral release, the patella is allowed to fit into its proper position in …
Is It Dangerous to Postpone Joint Replacement Surgery - Should I Del…Updated: Mon Apr 14 23:33:56 2008
Joint replacement surgery is usually the last in a series of treatments for arthritis. Most often it is fine to delay joint replacement until nonoperative treatments no longer relieve your pain…
Sports HerniaUpdated: Mon Apr 14 11:14:27 2008
A sports hernia is an injury seen in athletes in a variety of sports. The sports hernia occurs when there is a weakening of the muscles of the abdominal wall. Treatment of a sports hernia may req…
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