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Other Bone and Joint Disorders

Other Bone and Joint Disorders

Here are some less common diseases and disorders that can affect the bones and joints: • Paget’s disease. Also called osteitis deformans, this chronic disorder disturbs the normal process of bone formation. The disease is more common.. Read More

Bones and Joints | 08.16.08 | 1 Comment

Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is a procedure that uses an arthroscope (a viewing tube with a tiny videocamera at its tip) to examine, diagnose, and treat joint problems. The procedure is usually done on the knee joint, but it can be performed on other joints.. Read More

Bones and Joints | 08.16.08 | 2 Comments

Disorders of the Knee

Disorders of the Knee

The knee is a modified hinge joint between the femur (thighbone) and the tibia (shin bone). The knee allows you to bend and straighten your leg. It also allows slight rotation of the lower leg when the knee is bent. Your hamstring muscles b.. Read More

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Disorders of the Shoulder

Disorders of the Shoulder

You may think of your shoulder as a single unit, but this joint is actually made up of three bones—the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone)—and three joints. The acromioclavicular joint i.. Read More

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Disorders of the Elbow

Disorders of the Elbow

The elbow is a hinge joint between the humerus (upper arm bone) and the ulna and radius. The elbow allows you to bend and straighten your arm and to rotate your forearm without moving your upper arm. Your biceps muscle bends the forearm, wh.. Read More

Bones and Joints | 08.16.08 | 1 Comment

Disorders of the Wrist and the Hand

Disorders of the Wrist and the Hand

The hand consists of the wrist, palm, and fingers. The wrist has eight bones (carpals); four are connected to the forearm bones (radius and ulna), and four are connected to the five bones of the palm (metacarpals). Each of the bones of the .. Read More

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Disorders of the Joints

Disorders of the Joints

A joint is the point at which two or more bones meet. It is made up of the bones and muscles brought together at the joint, the ligaments (which connect bone to bone), the tendons (which connect muscle to bone), the bursae (which cushion th.. Read More

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Protecting Your Back

Protecting Your Back

It is easier to prevent back injury than it is to treat it. If you injured your back in the past, you must be especially careful to avoid reinjury. You can protect your back by doing the following: • Exercise regularly. • Stretch (esp.. Read More

Bones and Joints | 08.15.08 | No Comments

Back Pain

Back Pain

Only the common cold causes more missed days of work than low back pain. The lower (or lumbar) region of the spine connects your upper body (chest and abdomen) to your lower body (hips and legs) and provides tremendous mobility and strength.. Read More

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Disorders of the Soft Tissues

Disorders of the Soft Tissues

Your muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bursa are all susceptible to damage from daily stress and sports activities. These tissues can be stressed by an imbalance in muscle strength (when one muscle is much stronger than its opposing muscle),.. Read More

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