Bones, Joints & Muscles: Treatments
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries - Home Treatment
05/16/08, HealthwiseIf you have an acute (sudden) anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, use the following first aid steps to reduce pain and swelling:
Selective dorsal rhizotomy
10/14/08, HealthwiseSelective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is the most common nerve surgery for symptoms related to cerebral palsy (CP). During SDR, a surgeon cuts the skin over the lower part of the spinal cord. The surgeon then finds and cuts the nerves in t
Osteotomy for osteoarthritis
04/20/07, HealthwiseOsteotomy ("bone cutting") is a procedure in which a surgeon removes a wedge of bone near a damaged joint. This shifts weight from an area where there is damaged cartilage to an area where there is more or healthier cartilage. In
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Spinal fusion (arthrodesis)
02/06/08, HealthwiseSpinal fusion (arthrodesis) is a surgical procedure that joins, or fuses, two or more vertebrae. Spinal fusion is major surgery, usually lasting several hours. There are different methods of spinal fusion.
Should I have knee replacement surgery?
04/20/07, HealthwiseOsteoarthritis is a progressive condition of the cartilage in joints. The cartilage breaks down until the bones, which were once separated by cartilage, rub against each other, resulting in damage to the tissue and underlying bone
Meniscus Tear - Home Treatment
09/22/08, HealthwiseIf you have recently injured your knee, follow these first-aid steps to reduce pain and swelling:
Should I have hip replacement surgery?
04/20/07, HealthwiseOsteoarthritis is a progressive condition of the cartilage in joints. The cartilage breaks down until the bones, which were once separated by cartilage, rub against each other, resulting in damage to the tissue and underlying bone
Meniscectomy for a meniscus tear
09/22/08, HealthwiseMeniscectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of a torn meniscus. A meniscus tear is a common knee joint injury. Surgeons who perform meniscectomies (orthopedic surgeons) will make surgical decisions based on the meniscus's ability
Bum Knee
12/04/06, PreventionThis is one joint that isn't always jumpin'. Here's how to fix it
Sprained ankle: Rehabilitation exercises
01/11/08, HealthwiseAnkle sprains are common injuries that can result in lifelong problems. Some people with repeated or severe sprains can develop long-term joint pain and weakness. Treating a sprained ankle can help prevent ongoing ankle problems.
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