Diagnostic Procedures See All  Evaluation Procedures for Orthopedic Problems in Diagnostic Procedures To help the orthopedist determine your treatment, you'll need a physical exam, a medical history profile, and a description of symptoms. ...more  Arthrography in Diagnostic Procedures Arthrography is a type of imaging test used to look at a joint, such as the shoulder, knee, or hip. It may be done if standard X-rays do not show the needed details of the joint structure and function.

Orthopedic Treatments See All  Arthrography in Orthopedic Treatments Arthrography is a type of imaging test used to look at a joint, such as the shoulder, knee, or hip. It may be done if standard X-rays do not show the needed details of the joint structure and function. ...more  Arthroplasty in Orthopedic Treatments Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to restore the function of a joint. A joint can be restored by resurfacing the bones.

Orthopedic Tests and Procedures See All Diagnostic Procedures See All Orthopedic Treatments See All  Orthopedic Treatment Team in Orthopedic Tests and Procedures Members of your treatment team may include an orthopedic surgeon, a rheumatologist, and a physical therapist. Read on for details. ...more  Chronic Pain in Orthopedic Tests and Procedures Chronic pain is pain that lasts for more than 3 months.

Interactive Tools See All  Adult BMI Calculator Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat....more  Arthritis Quiz True or False: Arthritis affects only the wrist, ankle, and knee joints....more  Back Care Quiz Back pain is a common complaint, but how serious is it? Take this quiz and see how much you know about back care.

Ergonomics See All  Low Back Pain in Ergonomics Everyone has experienced low back pain at one time or another. Most people can recover from low back pain with home treatment, such as changes in activity, weight loss, quitting smoking, and other steps. Sometimes medicine or surgery is needed. ...more

Prevention and Exercise See All  Stretches for Your Lower Legs in Prevention and Exercise Stretching can keep your lower legs limber and your joints pain free....more

Getting Started Healthy Pregnancy Quizchevron_right Due Date Calculatorchevron_right Drugs and Pregnancy Quizchevron_right Multiple Births Quizchevron_right Today in Health News No Sign That ADHD Meds in Pregnancy Can Raise Odds for ADHD, Autism in Kids Read this Article More Health News Know Your Risks Postpartum Depression Assessment Having a baby is a life-changing event, so it’s completely normal to feel a bit overwhelmed. However, if your spirits are down despite your new bundle of joy, it may be a sign of postpartum depression.

Your Changing Body See All  Anatomy: Fetus in Utero in Your Changing Body Definitions of terms related to the anatomy of a fetus in utero....more  Hormones During Pregnancy in Your Changing Body Many hormone levels are affected in the body during pregnancy, with several hormones playing major roles. ...more  Weight Gain During Pregnancy in Your Changing Body Average weight gain for women is between 25 and 35 pounds, although slight deviations from this may also be considered normal.

Diabetes See All  Diabetes During Pregnancy in Diabetes Diabetes is a condition in which the body can't make enough insulin, or can't use insulin normally. Insulin is a hormone. It helps sugar (glucose) in the blood get into cells of the body to be used as fuel. When glucose can’t enter the cells, it builds up in the blood. This is called high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). ...more  Gestational Diabetes in Diabetes Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. The symptoms of gestational diabetes usually go away after delivery.

Digestive and Liver Disorders See All  Hyperemesis Gravidarum in Digestive and Liver Disorders Many pregnant women have some nausea and sometimes vomiting in the first trimester. A few pregnant women have a severe kind of nausea and vomiting called hyperemesis gravidarum. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more  Cholestasis of Pregnancy in Digestive and Liver Disorders Cholestasis of pregnancy is a liver problem.