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Herniated Disc Surgery: Overview

Herniated Disc Surgery: Overview

Herniated Disc Surgery: OverviewByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on June 20, 2023Medically reviewed byStuart Hershman, MDFact checked byHeather MercerHerniated discsu

Herniated Disc Surgery: Overview

Herniated Disc Surgery: OverviewByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on June 20, 2023Medically reviewed byStuart Hershman, MDFact checked byHeather MercerHerniated discsu
Better implants key to repair damaged knees

Better implants key to repair damaged knees

by Martin Viljoen,Stellenbosch University South AfricaExample of an implant design. Credit: Dr. Johan van der MerwePeople whose knees have been affected by osteoarthritis, also known as the &#39

Better implants key to repair damaged knees

by Martin Viljoen,Stellenbosch University South AfricaExample of an implant design. Credit: Dr. Johan van der MerwePeople whose knees have been affected by osteoarthritis, also known as the &#39
Focusing on built environments over muscles and gears can boost athletic performance

Focusing on built environments over muscles and gears can boost athletic performance

byJapan Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe field of sports science has gained significant momentum in recent years, with the primary goal of resear

Focusing on built environments over muscles and gears can boost athletic performance

byJapan Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe field of sports science has gained significant momentum in recent years, with the primary goal of resear
Body clock study unlocks prospect of treatment for osteoarthritis

Body clock study unlocks prospect of treatment for osteoarthritis

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterDr Qing-Jun MengA University of Manchester biologist has for the first time established that the painful and debilitating symptoms endured by osteoarthri

Body clock study unlocks prospect of treatment for osteoarthritis

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterDr Qing-Jun MengA University of Manchester biologist has for the first time established that the painful and debilitating symptoms endured by osteoarthri
Lipofilling procedure improves pain and function in finger osteoarthritis

Lipofilling procedure improves pain and function in finger osteoarthritis

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor patients with painful finger osteoarthritis, a nonsurgical procedure called lipofilling—in which fat obtained from another part of th

Lipofilling procedure improves pain and function in finger osteoarthritis

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor patients with painful finger osteoarthritis, a nonsurgical procedure called lipofilling—in which fat obtained from another part of th
Why some amateur athletes are giving up on smartwatches

Why some amateur athletes are giving up on smartwatches

by Matthieu Quidu and Brice Favier-Ambrosini,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMeasuring the number of steps you take every day; tracking your heart rate, your pace or average as

Why some amateur athletes are giving up on smartwatches

by Matthieu Quidu and Brice Favier-Ambrosini,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMeasuring the number of steps you take every day; tracking your heart rate, your pace or average as
Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

by University of EdinburghOA prevalence (with 95%CI) by body joint/region for Olympians and general population controls. OA, osteoarthritis. Credit:British Journal of Sports Medicine(

Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

by University of EdinburghOA prevalence (with 95%CI) by body joint/region for Olympians and general population controls. OA, osteoarthritis. Credit:British Journal of Sports Medicine(
Neuropathic pain drugs linked to higher hip fracture risk in seniors

Neuropathic pain drugs linked to higher hip fracture risk in seniors

by Teju Hari Krishna,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Monash University medicine safety experts found the use of gabapentinoids—medicines widely used to treat neu

Neuropathic pain drugs linked to higher hip fracture risk in seniors

by Teju Hari Krishna,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Monash University medicine safety experts found the use of gabapentinoids—medicines widely used to treat neu
Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

(HealthDay)—Carrying excess pounds can be painful, literally. A new study finds that being overweight or obese ups the risk of pain in people with musculoskeletal disorders."Pain, osteoarthritis

Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

(HealthDay)—Carrying excess pounds can be painful, literally. A new study finds that being overweight or obese ups the risk of pain in people with musculoskeletal disorders."Pain, osteoarthritis
During lockdown, go online for advice on treating bone, joint issues

During lockdown, go online for advice on treating bone, joint issues

Need counseling about the care of bone or joint issues?During the coronaviruspandemic, it may be available on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' (AAOS) website. Its OrthoInfo.org

During lockdown, go online for advice on treating bone, joint issues

Need counseling about the care of bone or joint issues?During the coronaviruspandemic, it may be available on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' (AAOS) website. Its OrthoInfo.org
What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?ByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on December 05, 2020Medically reviewed byMiho J. Tanaka, MDRotator cuff tears are a common injury of the complex should

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?ByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on December 05, 2020Medically reviewed byMiho J. Tanaka, MDRotator cuff tears are a common injury of the complex should