Bones, Joints & Muscles: Treatments
Should I have surgery for my torn meniscus?
09/22/08, HealthwiseA meniscus tear is a common knee joint injury. This rubbery tissue acts as a shock absorber between the upper and lower leg bones. Each knee has two C-shaped menisci (plural of meniscus): a lateral meniscus at the outer side of the knee a
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.
Knee replacement surgery
04/20/07, HealthwiseJoint replacement involves surgery to replace the ends of bones in a damaged joint. This surgery creates new joint surfaces.
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Craniosynostosis - Treatment Overview
08/07/07, HealthwiseSurgery is the usual treatment to correct craniosynostosis. The surgeon removes strips of bone in the skull to create artificial sutures, which relieves pressure on the brain and allows the skull to expand normally. After surgery,
Craniosynostosis - Home Treatment
08/07/07, HealthwiseThe only treatment for craniosynostosis is surgery. There are things you can do at home before your child's surgery to help make your child more comfortable and to ensure proper healing after surgery.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis - Treatment Overview
05/08/07, HealthwiseCorticosteroid medicine is the most common treatment for both polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and giant cell arteritis (GCA). People with either or both conditions usually have fast relief of their symptoms soon after starting cortic
Should I have surgery for hammer, claw, or mallet toes?
07/11/07, HealthwiseHammer, claw, and mallet toes are toe joint deformities.
Patellar Tracking Disorder - Treatment Overview
02/14/08, HealthwiseKnee pain can be a slow and frustrating condition to heal. But most people with patella-related knee pain gain relief with a few months of nonsurgical treatment. Generally, the longer you have had a patellar tracking disorder, the lon
Bum Knee
12/04/06, PreventionThis is one joint that isn't always jumpin'. Here's how to fix it
Should I have surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome?
10/29/08, HealthwiseCarpal tunnel syndrome is the term used to describe a combination of tingling, numbness, weakness, or pain in the fingers, thumb, or palm, and sometimes in the forearm. These symptoms occur when there is pressure on a nerve (median nerve)
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