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  1. – Atlas orthogonal
  2. – Basketball injury
  3. – Bone fracture
  4. – Bone structure
  5. – Brittle bones
  6. – Bursitis
  7. – Carpal tunnel
  8. – Chronic pain
  9. – Fallen arches
  10. – Heel spurs
  11. – Hip fracture
  12. – Hip replacement
  13. – Joint overuse
  14. – Knee replacement
  15. – Osteoarthritis
  16. – Osteopenia
  17. – Osteoperosis
  18. – Pediatric Orthopedics
  19. – Repetitive trauma
  20. – Restless leg syndrome
  21. – Rheumatoid Arthritis
  22. – Sciatica
  23. – Slipped disc
  24. – Sprains and strains
  25. – Stress fractures
  26. – TMJ disorder
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Saving Bone Cancer Patients' Limbs

Bone cancer is rare, but up till recently if it was diagnosed in a limb, it almost certainly meant an amputation.

But that has changed with the advent of internal prosthetics that can replace the diseased bone. Surgeons can now reconstruct a bone with prosthetics if a malignancy is not wrapped around blood vessels.

Dr. James Wittig of New York City's Mt. Sinai Medical Center says that, these days, 95 percent of patients with bone sarcomas, which comprise less than 1 percent of all cancers, can have their limbs saved. But some bone cancer sufferers may still be having amputations due to ignorance of the technology. (Read more about Saving Bone Cancer Patients' Limbs)

Technique Aids Joint Replacements

A computer-aided bone-implant technique is coming on line that will increase the accuracy of implant insertions and decrease operating room time for hip, shoulder, knee and ankle replacements - especially for younger patients.

The novel technology relies on software newly developed by the Human Mobility Research Center in Kingston, Ontario. It also depends on computed tomography (CT) scans of a patient's damaged joint. The software creates an exact, patient-specific, 3-D image of the joint and nearby bones, which can then be turned into a plastic model. This, in turn, is used for precise alignment and placement of the metal implants needed to redo the patient's joint with - in the case of hip surgery - so-called hip resurfacing arthroplasty. (Read more about Technique Aids Joint Replacements)

How to Save Your Knees From Arthroscopic Surgery

If you have osteoarthritis of the knees, with all of the pain and loss of flexibility that entails, chances are your doctor has recommended arthroscopic surgery. This is a procedure in which the surgeon inserts a scope into the knee and cleans out bits of loose bone and smoothes rough cartilage.

But there are ways to avoid this invasive, expensive surgery and actually alleviate the arthritis. (Read more about How to Save Your Knees From Arthroscopic Surgery)

Cutting-Edge Knee-Replacement Gadgets

Medicine is ever advancing - and that includes orthopedic medicine, which has now developed gender-specific artificial knees that match the subtle anatomical differences between men and women. Technicians have also produced a computer program to assist orthopedic surgeons in correctly positioning replacement knees.

These two elements - gender-specificity and computer-navigated surgery - are being hotly discussed these days whenever orthopedic surgeons come together in professional gatherings. (Read more about Cutting-Edge Knee-Replacement Gadgets)

As Goes Oral Health, So Goes General Health

Many studies are showing a persistent connection between gum disease and other ailments that afflict corners of the body far afield from the teeth.

Specifically, when gingivitis (early-stage gum disease) or full-blown periodontal disease is present, it's often the case that doctors find that a patient has diabetes, kidney disorders, preterm labor, certain types of cancer, osteoporosis or even Alzheimer's disease. (Read more about As Goes Oral Health, So Goes General Health)

Chiropractic Technique Reduces Blood Pressure

A particular chiropractic adjustment has been shown to significantly improve high blood pressure, according to recent research.

"This procedure has the effect of not one, but two blood-pressure medications given in combination," said study leader George Bakris, a medical doctor who is director of the University of Chicago hypertension center. "And it seems to be adverse-event free. We saw no side effects and no problems." (Read more about Chiropractic Technique Reduces Blood Pressure)

Anti-Arthritis Benefits of Ancient China's Qigong

An old Chinese healing-energy practice has potential for helping patients with knee arthritis, recent research suggests.

The Chinese technique, known as qigong (pronounced chee-gong), utilizes the supposed flows of chi (qi), or energy, in practitioner and patient to bring healing to a variety of disorders. It's widespread in China. Qigong theorizes that disease results from blockages in the free flow of chi in the human organism. A therapist trained in controlling his own chi can use it to normalize the flow of chi in a patient. (Read more about Anti-Arthritis Benefits of Ancient China's Qigong)

Smoking's Link to Back Problems

Smoking causes cancer, lung disease and heart attacks, and disrupts body chemistry in such dangerous ways that a host of other ailments can result. So it's not surprising that even back problems might be caused by nicotine and smoke ingestion.

Indeed, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) says smoking diminishes the blood supply to the bones, and saps them of calcium, both of which increase the possibility of the onset of osteoporosis. Suggestive of the relationship between smoking and back issues, one's chances for success after back surgery improve dramatically if one is a nonsmoker or has ceased smoking. (Read more about Smoking's Link to Back Problems)

Glimmer of Hope for Spine-Injury Victims

It's just in rats for now, but scientists have induced spinal cord regrowth by taking tiny nerves from the rib cage, bathing them in a growth-inducing protein, and then grafting them into the area of the cut spinal cord.

"By using tiny nerves from the rib cage as cables connecting the severed spinal cord, we were able to get some improvement in leg function," said Dr. Vernon Lin, a professor of physical medicine at the University of California at Irvine and director of the Spinal Cord Injury Group at the Long Beach Veterans Administration Medical Center. (Read more about Glimmer of Hope for Spine-Injury Victims)

High Impact Means High Bone Density for Children

High impact activities like jumping and skipping has been shown to benefit bone health in adolescents. A ten minute school based intervention, provided twice a week for eight months, greatly improved bone and muscle strength in healthy teenagers when compared to regular warmups. Physiotherapist Ben Weeks said the warm-up, which included high intensity jumps and lunges of gradually increasing complexity and repetition, was specifically designed to stimulate skeletal growth. By the end of the study, students worked up to about 300 jumps per session. (Read more about High Impact Means High Bone Density for Children)

Find an Orthopedic Doctor Las Vegas, Nevada (NV)

 R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D. R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.

100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson, NV 89074
Call: 702-932-9000

Once you have been diagnosed with conditions such as arthritis, getting in contact with the best doctor to relieve your joint pain is important. R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D., who is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon, and is trained for surgery to replace cartilage. You can find answers to your pain and mobility issues with Dr. Grondel.


Arthroscopic Surgery Westchester, New York

Dr. Howard Luks Dr. Howard Luks
University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call: (888) 834-8517

If you are in need of surgery on your knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, wrist, or hip in Westchester, New York, the arthroscopic surgeons at University Orthopaedics, PC combine experience and skill with the utmost regard for patient care and wellbeing. Dr. Howard J. Luks, MD and the rest of the surgical staff have the expertise to make sure your surgical experience is safe and comfortable.


Orthopedic Surgeons New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: (888) 729-2857

Your knee has been aching a lot lately, and you're starting to worry that it might be a serious problem. Usually when a joint has been severely injured, it means surgery, and you want the best there is in orthopedic surgeons so that you can continue with life as if your injury had never happened. That's where the orthopedic surgeons of Lawrence Hospital Center near New Rochelle, New York come in. Having assembled a team of talented surgeons and rehabilitation experts for after care, you can rest easy knowing you are in talented and experienced hands.


Computer Navigated Surgery Westchester, New York

Dr. Howard Luks Dr. Howard Luks
University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call: (888) 834-8517

Living with joint pain can ruin any chance you have to live an active lifestyle. If left untreated early on, the prolonged effects of joint related illnesses can worsen your every moment, leaving you debilitated and frustrated. Before this happens to you, call the offices of University Orthopaedics in Westchester, New York right away for Dr. Howard J. Luks, MD. His practice provides Advance Surgical procedures such as Computer Navigated Surgery that can help you or your loved ones regain the power to move freely without worry of ache.


Hand Surgery Fishkill and Rockland

Dr Gregory Chiaramonte Dr Gregory Chiaramonte
University Orthopedics, PC - Fishkill
200 Westage Business Center, Ste 115
Fishkill, NY 12524
Call: (888) 879-3471

Looking forward to your hand surgery? Dr. Gregory Chiaramonte, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon in Fishkill serving Duchess County, Rockland County and the surrounding, offers state-of-the-art orthopedic treatment. His new relationship with University Orthopedics has taken his over 30 year-old practice to a new level.


Shoulder Surgery New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: (888) 729-2857

Has an injured shoulder cause pain or discomfort in your everyday activities? Does shoulder pain make it difficult to play catch or go bowling? The shoulder joint is known for its strength, reliability and ability to perform many repeated tasks. If you're dealing with a consistent lack of strength and mobility in the shoulder because of pain, then surgery may be necessary. At the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine they are constantly surgically and non-surgically treating muscle, bone and joint injuries. For those in the New Rochelle, New York area, real treatment is only a phone call away.


Achilles Tendon Las Vegas, Nevada (NV)

 R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D. R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.

100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson, NV 89074
Call: 702-932-9000

A weakening or rupture of the Achilles tendon causes a significant decrease in mobility and serious pain. Whether a result of sports injuries or a consequence of long-term wear and tear, it requires immediate attention and a skilled hand to repair it. Dr. R. Jeffrey Grondel of the Orthopaedic Institute of Henderson, NV near Las Vegas has been using his extensive experience to surgically repair ligaments, tendons and joints for years, and he wants to be the one to help you.


Partial Knee Replacement Las Vegas, Nevada (NV)

 R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D. R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.

100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson, NV 89074
Call: 702-932-9000

A damaged knee can limit the things you can do, the places you can go. However, with a partial knee replacement, you don't have to accept it anymore. Dr. R. Jeffrey Grondel in Las Vegas specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery; he wants to be the one to give you back the mobility you lost and the freedom that comes after surgery.


Shoulder Injury Las Vegas, Nevada

 R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D. R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.

100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson, NV 89074
Call: 702-932-9000

Dr. R. Jeffrey Grondel, MD and his team at the Orthopaedic Institute of Henderson have the treatments proven to heal shoulder injuries, ease your pain and improve your range of movement. Dr. Grondel specializes in arthroscopic shoulder surgery and is able to treat most shoulder injuries through minimally invasive methods.


Shoulder Surgeon Las Vegas, Nevada (NV)

 R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D. R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.

100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson, NV 89074
Call: 702-932-9000

If a joint or shoulder becomes so agonizing that it begins to interfere with your ability to perform normal activities, it's time to consult with an orthopedic surgeon. In Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. R. Jeffrey Grondel is a shoulder surgery specialist who takes excellent care of his patients.


Knee Surgery - Joint Replacement Boulder City, Nevada

 R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D. R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.

100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson, NV 89074
Call: 702-932-9000

Have you suffered from a serious traumatic impact to your knee that requires surgery? Let orthopedic surgeon Dr. R. Jeffrey Grondel, MD of Boulder City, Nevada examine and treat your injury. Whether its sports related or from daily wear and tear, Dr. Grondel's education, preparation and practice has seen a variety of joint replacement cases to give your injury the proper attention.


Hip Replacement Westchester, NY

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: (888) 729-2857

The team at Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine near White Plains, NY performs hip replacement, knee surgery, arthroscopic procedures, ankle surgery, and shoulder surgery.


Knee Pain Westchester, NY

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: (888) 729-2857

Knee injuries require highly specialized care. Lawrence Health Center's Department of Orthopedics has a team of knowledgeable and experienced orthopedic specialists who understand that and will dedicate themselves to the rehabilitation of your knee and leg. Their facility, located in Westchester, New York, is a warehouse of professionals that will cater to your condition.


Joint Replacement Surgery New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: (888) 729-2857

You already know that joint replacement surgery is an extremely serious matter. You need a surgeon who you can trust and depend on to give you the results for a healthier life. For truly focused and dedicated care, the team at Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in New Rochelle, New York is there for you.


Shoulder Surgery Westchester, New York

Dr. Howard Luks Dr. Howard Luks
University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call: (888) 834-8517

The experienced professionals at University Orthopaedics, PC in Westchester, New York provide a safe and clean environment for shoulder surgery and other orthopedic procedures. If you require surgery, Dr. Howard J. Luks, MD and the rest of the surgical team are wholly committed to providing quality service while keeping care for the patient the highest priority.


Knee Resurfacing Rockland, New York

Dr. Scott Russinoff Dr. Scott Russinoff
University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Ave.
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call: (888) 834-8517

If you are looking to avoid total knee replacement and believe knee resurfacing may be the solution that can ease your pain and return you to a more active lifestyle, turn to Dr. Scott Russinoff for your needs. Dr. Russinoff is the Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon at University Orthopaedics and have the most advanced medical equipment to aide his unique healing vision. The patient is always the top priority at University Orthopaedics, so you will be sure to receive unique personal care before, during, and after treatment in Rockland, New York offices.


Chronic Shoulder Pain Paramus, Bergen County NJ

Dr. Roger Pollock Dr. Roger Pollock
Dr. Roger Pollock, M.D.
suite 202 One West Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, New Jersey 07652
Call: (888) 631-1911

Many Americans experience some type of shoulder pain at some time in their lives. Although the majority of this pain is minor, some of it turns into chronic pain. If you are a victim of Chronic Shoulder Pain and live in Northern New Jersey, Roger G. Pollock, MD has years of experience in treating shoulder problems.


Knee Ligament Las Vegas, Nevada

 R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D. R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.

100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson, NV 89074
Call: 702-932-9000

If you are living in or around Las Vegas, Nevada and are looking for a doctor to perform your knee surgery then Dr. R. Jeffrey Grondel, MD is a qualified and honest professional who can help. Knee ligament injuries can be an extremely painful and debilitating problem to deal with. Dr. Grondel is an expert in treating knee injuries. He is well-versed in operative and non-operative treatments for knee injuries. He has extensive training in knee reconstruction techniques. He continues to offer advanced ligament reconstruction techniques.


Sports Medicine Richmond, Virginia

Dr. Kenneth Zaslav Dr. Kenneth Zaslav
Advanced Orthopedic Centers
7858 Shrader Road
Richmond, VA 23294
Call: (888) 566-9376

Have you been injured in a sports accident? Nobody likes to be sitting on the sidelines due to an injury. Dr. Kenneth Zaslav, MD specializes in sports medicine and fully understands the plight of the injured athlete. He works out of Advanced Orthopedic Centers in Richmond Virginia, and is able to give you the attention you need to get back on your feet and in the game as soon as possible.


Sports Medicine Doctor Richmond, Virginia

Dr. Kenneth Zaslav Dr. Kenneth Zaslav
Advanced Orthopedic Centers
7858 Shrader Road
Richmond, VA 23294
Call: (888) 566-9376

Have you been injured in a sports accident? Nobody likes to be sitting on the sidelines due to an injury. Dr. Kenneth Zaslav, MD specializes in sports medicine and fully understands the plight of the injured athlete. He works out of Advanced Orthopedic Centers in Richmond Virginia, and is able to give you the attention you need to get back on your feet and in the game as soon as possible.