Bones, Joints & Muscles: Treatments
Rotator Cuff Disorders - Other Treatment
02/08/08, HealthwisePhysical therapy and rehabilitation for rotator cuff disorders focus on improving range of motion and gradually building muscle strength. Physical therapy may be used alone to manage rotator cuff disorders or as part of recovery afte
Tennis Elbow - Surgery
01/28/09, HealthwiseMost cases of tennis elbow are treated without surgery; less than 5% require surgery.1 You and your doctor might consider surgery if several months of tendon rest and rehab haven't stopped pain or returned the flexibility and stre
Tennis Elbow - Other Treatment
01/28/09, HealthwiseOther treatment for tennis elbow pain includes physical rehab, acupuncture, topical nitric oxide, shock wave therapy, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).
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Plantar fascia release
07/23/07, HealthwisePlantar fascia release surgery involves cutting part of the plantar fascia ligament to release tension and relieve inflammation of the ligament (plantar fasciitis). Your doctor can use medication that numbs the area (local anesthetic)
Ganglions - Treatment Overview
09/23/08, HealthwiseGanglions usually do not need treatment. Because a ganglion is not cancerous and may disappear with time, your doctor may recommend watching the ganglion to be sure nothing serious develops while waiting for it to go away.
Plantar Fasciitis - Treatment Overview
07/23/07, HealthwiseThe goals of treatment for plantar fasciitis are to:
Surgery for Spinal Stenosis
04/04/08, Johns Hopkins UniversityThere has been disagreement among doctors about the most effective treatment to relieve spinal stenosis: medical management with powerful pain…
Surgery: What to Expect
03/27/08, HealthwiseSurgery is done for many reasons. Often it is done to repair an injury, such as a broken bone, or to relieve symptoms, such as numbness caused by a herniated disc. Sometimes it is done to diagnose a condition (biopsy) or to cure
Physical rehabilitation for ACL injuries
05/16/08, HealthwiseYour doctor or physical therapist will design a physical rehabilitation (rehab) program for you that takes into consideration your normal level of activity, physical fitness, and extent of your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery
05/16/08, HealthwiseSurgery for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries involves reconstructing or repairing the ACL.
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