Bones, Joints & Muscles: Treatments
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.
Paget's Disease of Bone - Treatment Overview
09/14/07, HealthwiseMany people do not need any treatment for Paget's disease. But the disease should be monitored for the rest of your life because of increased risk of complications such as inflammation of joints (arthritis), broken bones (fractures), and
Should I have surgery for hammer, claw, or mallet toes?
07/11/07, HealthwiseHammer, claw, and mallet toes are toe joint deformities.
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Paget's Disease of Bone - Surgery
09/14/07, HealthwiseJoint replacements are the most common surgeries doctors use to treat joint complications from Paget's disease such as osteoarthritis of the hip or knee joints. If a joint has been damaged by this disease and is causing pain, your
Paget's Disease of Bone - Other Treatment
09/14/07, HealthwiseOther treatment for Paget's disease includes:
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)
Achilles Tendon Problems - Treatment Overview
01/27/09, HealthwiseTreatment for Achilles tendinopathy includes rest to allow the tendon to heal, and steps to increase strength and flexibility to prevent further injury. Treatment for an Achilles tendon rupture includes surgery or a cast, splint, brace,
Should I have surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury?
05/16/08, HealthwiseThe anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four knee ligaments that connect the upper leg bone (femur) with the large lower leg bone (tibia). The ACL stabilizes knee movement by:
Achilles Tendon Problems - Surgery
01/27/09, HealthwiseSurgery usually is not necessary to treat Achilles tendinopathy. However, in rare cases, someone might consider surgery when rubbing between the tendon and the tissue covering the tendon (tendon sheath) causes the sheath to become thi
Once-a-Year Treatment for Osteoporosis
05/21/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityOsteoporosis is the bone-thinning disorder that leads to debilitating fractures at multiple sites in the body, especially in postmenopausal women.
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