Gout disease is a form of arthritis that causes throbbing, crushing or burning pain in the joints in the legs and feet. Men typically experience gout more often than women, although women experience it more after menopause. Gout can be managed with medications and a special gout diet, which reduces

Tendonitis and tendonosis are complications of the tendons. The symptoms are similar. However, the differences between the two, while subtle, are definitive enough to merit separate treatments. Thus, the ability to recognize the differences between tendonitis and tendonosis is imperative to preventi

Fracture is another word for broken. If you have a fractured ankle, that means that you broke the ankle in at least one spot. One injury can sometimes cause more than one break in the ankle. The best way for doctors to diagnose an ankle fracture is to take an X-ray. If the ankle fracture is severe,

Leg cramps---sudden, painful contractions of the leg muscles---can bring your basketball game or good night's sleep to a screeching halt. Many times, the cause of leg cramps is obvious: dehydration, strenuous exercise or a known medical condition. However, leg cramps that occur randomly are most com

Anterior hip replacement surgery is a treatment option for severe arthritis. Benefits of anterior hip replacement may be a shorter recovery.

What's the latest in ACL reconstruction surgery? This article will bring you up to date.

According to NeurologyChannel.com, degenerative disc disease is a condition that occurs when the discs between the vertebrae start to lose their moisture and the surrounding elastic covering starts to crack. It can be the result of a number of different causes.

How is the ability to perform activities of daily living impacted in patients who underwent total shoulder arthroplasty?

Custom-made foot orthotics are becoming very popular these days. Generic over the counter shoe inserts are available at every drug store and pharmacy and it's hard to go a day without watching a television infomercial claiming instant relief through the mail. Custom-made foot orthotics can be p

Osteopenia and osteoporosis are two different medical conditions. Osteopenia describes when the bones of the body get thinner than normal, and osteoporosis concerns easy bone fracture.

Bunion surgery is an option you should consider if nothing else you are doing is giving you the relief you need from bunion pain. Have you tried padding, guards and splints, and have taken anti-inflammatory drugs and are still suffering from severe bunion pain? If nothing has given you bunion relief

There is no joint in the body more complicated than the knee. Some of the most delicately aligned tendons, muscles and ligaments connect to or run through the knee. Over the past four decades, many advancements have been made in knee surgery including knee replacements. Athletes spend mo

When shoulder pain becomes chronic, a total shoulder replacement may be performed to restore function of the shoulder. The length of time it takes to recover from this type of surgery, largely depends on the individual.

For some people the idea of going to a strange place, taking off their clothes and letting a stranger touch their is off-putting enough to keep them from getting a massage. But with the hydromassage table, many of the things disliked about getting a massage are no longer a factor. This table allows

This article covers 3 common foot problems. It outlines each of the symptoms and how they can be treated.

Diagnosing one's own health problems by the symptoms can save you time and money. Rather than make a doctor's appointment every time you feel an ache, you can track your symptoms, investigate via an online symptom checker and then take the appropriate measures. As long as you are aware of how your b

Information for patients about to undergo orthopedic surgery. What to expect, what to bring, and what to know before you go to the hospital. Take the fear ot of surgery and understand what is going to happen.

People who use their elbow repetitively are prone to getting tendonitis, an inflammation of various tendons that connect to bones in the elbow area. The most common types of tendonitis are tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis). Tennis elbow occurs on the ra

This study describes the development and validity of the Young Spine Questionnaire to assess spinal pain in children.

A knee replacement surgery, like any surgery, has benefits and risks. It is important for the patient to fully understand the risks associated with the surgery. While most of these risks are unlikely, the Mayo Clinic states that one to two percent of people who have this surgery will suffer some sor