Artificial Cervical Disc Arthroplasty vs ACDF
Is artificial cervical disc arthroplasty a safe alternative to ACDF? This review explores the issue.
Category : Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
Efficacy and Safety of Tofacitinib for Rheumatoid Arthritis
This article investigates the use of tofacitinib, a new oral DMARD, in treating rheumatoid arthritis. Is it a safe and effective option?
Balance and Posture in Those With Painful Shoulder Disorders
Is there an association between shoulder pain and balance issues?
Running Shoes to Prevent Injuries
Running is a great sport, it helps in maintaining a good fitness level and health but at the same time runners are prone to hips, back, ankle, skin, toe, feet and knee related injuries. There are many reasons why a runner may get injured but the most common cause of running related injuries is ignor
Information for the Family about Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a painful condition in which chronic pain is present in the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. According to the Mayo Clinic, fibromyalgia may be present in as much as two percent of the United States population. Unfortunately, there is still much research neded to better understand the
Orthopedists, Medicine's Top-Earning Doctors, Feel Underpaid
While orthopedists earn significantly more than physicians in other specialties, fewer than half are satisfied with their incomes.
Once-Yearly Drug Prevents Fractures
With one 15-minute infusion a year, a bone-loss drug called Reclast cuts risk of vertebral fractures by 70% and hip fractures by 41% over three years, a study shows.
Learning to Knit a Kippah
In the Jewish faith, a kippah, also called a yarmulke or kappel, is worn as a symbol of one's commitment to God, and as an acknowledgement that God is always above us. Basic knitters can learn to knit a kippah by knitting a modified skullcap that is worn close to the head.
Bruised Muscle? What to do Next...
Muscle contusions are injuries to muscle tissue caused by a blow to the soft-tissue. These injuries are commonly seen in contact sports.
The Advantages of Anti-Reflex Coating
Anti-reflex coatings reduce back-glare on glass lenses. The of glare comes from the light hitting the back of the glass lens and reflecting into the eyes. It makes working on computers, watching television and working in areas with bright lights difficult. An anti-reflex coating can be added to any
WalkFit Platinum Orthotic Shoe Inserts Review: 5 Things to Consider Before Buying
Orthotic shoe inserts have been around for years. Orthotic inserts are medically-designed to fit into shoes and provide long-lasting foot, knee and back relief. Usually, these physician-approved inserts cost 100s of dollars though.
Hip & Joint Pain Relief
Hip joint pain, as well as joint pain in general, is a common problem affecting countless individuals. Severe hip joint pain can negatively impact quality of life and impede your ability to perform everyday tasks. Fortunately, hip pain can, in most cases, be effectively managed and relieved in a num
How to Increase Bone Density With Diet
Bone density matters to everyone. Men and women reach the peak of bone mass density at about the age of 30. By the age of about 70, both will lose bone mass at the same rate.Ten million Americans have osteoporosis, according to American Bone Health, a nonprofit group and 34 million have low bone den
Foot Orthotics - Are They For You?
You've probably seen clothing that's purportedly 'one size fits all.' As though a scarf designed for a giraffe would fit on a pug dog. Or a jacket suited for a wallaby could work well for a rhino. Not that we're quite as different as these animals, but all too often, t-shirt
Types of Spine Surgery
Problems in the spine can have a negative affect on the whole body. Most problems can be solved through physical therapy and medication, but sometimes spine surgery is the only answer. In most cases, spine surgery is not required on an emergency basis, so patients have the time to consider other opt
Quality Measures for the Care of Lateral Epicondylalgia
A new study presents and evaluates clinical quality measures for the management of lateral epicondylalgia.
Polymyalgia Cures
Polymyalgia rheumatica or polymyalgia, in which patients complain of stiffness and pain in their hips, shoulders and neck due to inflamed muscles, might be treated with instant remedies and medication involving steroidal and nonsteroidal drugs. For long-term effects however, this medication should b
Macular Edema Diagnosis
A diagnosis of macular edema, also called cystoid macular edema, means that protein and fluid collect near the macula, which is a part of the retina. Blood may leak out of blood vessel walls and accumulate near the macula, where there are a high number of nerve endings.
What You Want to Know About Yellow Toenails
Yellow toenails are very much disgusting especially when you are wearing a pair of open sandals. People around might not give a word after seeing that, but at the back of their minds, they are wondering whether you have properly taken care of your nails. Some may even relate that to hygiene.
How to Treat Rhabdomyolysis
Rhabdomyolysis is a condition following a muscle injury that causes skeletal muscle cells to start dying. These muscles are in the legs and arms. When they die or become injured, they release various substances into the blood stream such as potassium, myoglobin, creatine kinase and phosphate. High l