Orthopedics Center

Getting Started Arthritischevron_right Sprains and Strains Quizchevron_right Today in Health News His Debilitating Back Pain Lasted Decades, Until a New Implant Changed Everything Read this Article More Health News Know Your Risks Osteoporosis Risk Assessment Osteoporosis is a disease that slowly weakens bones until they break easily. People who have a broken bone related to osteoporosis often experience a downward turn in their overall health. Basic Anatomy See All  Understanding Bones in Basic Anatomy A typical bone in your body contains 3 types of tissue - a hard outer tissue, a sponge-like inner tissue, and smooth tissue at the ends. ...more  Anatomy of the Spine in Basic Anatomy Your backbone, also called the vertebral column, is made up of 33 vertebrae separated by spongy disks. ...more  Anatomy of the Shoulder in Basic Anatomy The shoulder is a complex joint with several layers, including bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. ...more  Anatomy of a Joint in Basic Anatomy Joints are the areas where two or more bones meet. Most joints are mobile, allowing the bones to move. ...more  Anatomy of the Male and Female Pelvis in Basic Anatomy The pelvis is a basin-shaped structure that supports the spinal column and protects the abdominal organs. ...more  Anatomy of the Elbow in Basic Anatomy The elbow is a hinge joint between the humerus bone in the upper arm and the radius and ulnar bones in the lower arm. ...more  Anatomy of the Knee in Basic Anatomy The knee is a vulnerable joint that bears a lot of stress from everyday activities, such as lifting and from high-impact activities, such as jogging. ...more  Anatomy of the Foot in Basic Anatomy Your feet are susceptible to many stresses. Foot pain and problems can cause pain, inflammation, or injury. ...more  Anatomy of the Hand in Basic Anatomy Each of your hands has three types of bones: phalanges in your fingers; metacarpals in your mid-hand, and carpals in your wrist. ...more 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. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments....more  Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation in Orthopedic Tests and Procedures The goal of musculoskeletal rehab is to help you return to the highest level of function and independence possible. ...more  Corticosteroid Shots in Orthopedic Tests and Procedures Corticosteroid injections can treat many skeletal, muscular, and spinal conditions. Some of these injections can be done by your healthcare provider during a routine clinic visit. Others need a referral to a pain specialist. ...more  Fly Through Airport Security with Your New Joint in Orthopedic Tests and Procedures Some joint implants can set off security alarms in airports. Follow these tips on traveling after joint replacement surgery. ...more Orthopedic Conditions and Disorders See All Back and Neck  See All Shoulder and Elbow See All Hand and Wrist See All Hip See All Knee See All Leg and Foot See All Bone Tumors See All Other Bone Conditions See All  Torticollis in Back and Neck Torticollis is a condition in which the neck is twisted and causes the head to rotate and tilt at an odd angle. The cause of torticollis is unknown, but treatment can help. ...more  Whiplash Injury in Back and Neck Whiplash means your neck was bent forcibly forward and then backward, or vice versa....more  Common Injuries of the Shoulder in Shoulder and Elbow The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, but because of this flexibility, it is not very stable and is easily injured. ...more  Shoulder Dislocation in Shoulder and Elbow A dislocated shoulder means the upper arm bone (humerus) has moved out of the shoulder joint. It can cause pain, swelling, numbness and trouble moving the shoulder. ...more  Hand Pain and Problems in Hand and Wrist Common hand problems include arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and ganglion cysts....more  Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Hand and Wrist Women develop carpal tunnel syndrome three times more frequently than men. It usually occurs only in adults. ...more  Hip Fracture in Hip A hip fracture is a break in the thigh bone (femur) of your hip joint. The majority happen to people older than 60 years of age, and women get more hip fractures than men. ...more  Osteoarthritis in Hip Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults. Osteoarthritis causes the breakdown of joint cartilage. It can occur in any joint, but it most often affects the hands, knees, hips, or spine. ...more  Evaluation Procedures for Orthopedic Problems in Hip, Knee To help the orthopedist determine your treatment, you'll need a physical exam, a medical history profile, and a description of symptoms. ...more  Treatment Plans in Hip, Knee For most orthopedic disorders and injuries, more than one form of treatment may be appropriate....more  Foot Pain and Problems in Leg and Foot Foot pain is often caused by incorrect foot function. Shoes that don't fit well can make foot problems worse and, in some cases, cause them. ...more  Understanding Bone Spurs in Leg and Foot Scientists believe bone spurs happen because of osteoarthritis or when the body tries to heal itself after a trauma by replacing bone. ...more  Chondroblastoma in Benign A chondroblastoma is a rare type of noncancerous bone tumor that begins in cartilage. This is the specialized, gristly connective tissue from which most bones develop. It plays an important role in the growth process. There are many different types of cartilage in the body. Chondroblastoma most often affects the ends of the long bones, near the growth plate, in the arms at the shoulder, and in the legs at the hip and knee. It is also called Codman’s tumor. ...more  Enchondroma in Benign An enchondroma is a type of noncancerous bone tumor that begins in cartilage. An enchondroma most often affects the cartilage that lines the inside of the bones. It often affects the tiny long bones of the hands and feet. It may also affect other bones such as the femur (thighbone), humerus (upper arm bone), or tibia (one of the two lower leg bones). ...more  Chondrosarcoma in Cancer Chondrosarcoma is the second most common type of primary bone cancer in adults. It mainly affects the cartilage cells of the femur, arm, pelvis, knee, and spine. ...more  Multiple Myeloma: Treatment Questions in Cancer Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. Read on for a helpful list of questions that you can bring to your appointments. ...more  Fibrous Dysplasia in Other Bone Conditions Fibrous dysplasia is a chronic disorder in which an abnormal development of fibrous tissue causes bones to expand. Any bone can be affected. More than one bone can be affected at any one time, and, when multiple bones are affected, it is not unusual for them to all be on one side of the body. However, fibrous dysplasia does not spread from one bone to another. ...more  Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Children in Other Bone Conditions Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is an inherited (genetic) bone disorder that is present at birth. It is also known as brittle bone disease. A child born with OI may have soft bones that break (fracture) easily, bones that are not formed normally, and other problems. Signs and symptoms may range from mild to severe. ...more Arthritis and Rheumatic Disorders See All Understanding Arthritis See All Types of Arthritis See All Types of Rheumatic Disorders See All Treatment of Arthritis See All Living With Arthritis See All  About Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases in Understanding Arthritis Arthritis, itself a group of more than 100 different diseases, is 1 category of rheumatic diseases. Read on to learn more about these conditions, and the types of healthcare providers who treat them. ...more  Arthritis in Understanding Arthritis Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases are common conditions that cause pain, swelling, and limited movement. They affect joints and connective tissues around the body. Millions of people in the U.S. have some form of arthritis. ...more  Bursitis in Types of Arthritis Bursitis is inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) that cushions and reduces friction between tissues of the body. Read on to learn details about this condition. ...more  Gout in Types of Arthritis Gout is a condition that causes inflamed, painful joints. The symptoms are caused by deposits of urate crystals at the joints. ...more  Raynaud's Phenomenon in Types of Rheumatic Disorders Raynaud's phenomenon is a disorder that causes decreased blood flow to the fingers. In some cases, it also causes less blood flow to the ears, toes, nipples, knees, or nose. This happens due to spasms of blood vessels in those areas. The spasms happen in response to cold, stress, or emotional upset. ...more  Scleroderma in Types of Rheumatic Disorders Scleroderma is an ongoing (chronic) disease that causes abnormal growth of connective tissue. It can affect the joints, skin, and internal organs. It is degenerative and gets worse over time. ...more  How to Manage Your Osteoarthritis in Treatment of Arthritis, Living With Arthritis Taking arthritis medicine is important, but what you do for yourself, including exercising, doing relaxation exercises and managing your emotions and attitudes, is just as crucial to your ability to lead an active, productive life. ...more  Answers to Your Questions About Arthritis and Exercise in Living With Arthritis People with arthritis can improve their health and fitness through exercise without damaging their joints. ...more Osteoporosis See All  Osteoporosis in Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak, thinning bones. This leaves the bones at greater risk of breaking. The bones most often affected are the hips, spine, and wrists. ...more  Osteoporosis: Evaluate Your Risk in Osteoporosis Many people are unaware they have osteoporosis until they have advanced symptoms, which may include a broken hip or wrist, low back pain, or a hunched back. ...more  Bone Density Test in Osteoporosis A bone density test measures the strength and density of your bones as you approach menopause and, when the test is repeated sometime later, can help determine how quickly you are losing bone mass and density. ...more Fractures See All  Fractures in Fractures A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. Read on for details about causes, symptoms, and treatment. ...more  Hip Fracture in Fractures A hip fracture is a break in the thigh bone (femur) of your hip joint. The majority happen to people older than 60 years of age, and women get more hip fractures than men. ...more  Sprains, Strains, Breaks: What’s the Difference? in Fractures If you've sprained your ankle, you know what pain is. But maybe that "sprain" was a "strain" or possibly even a "break." The amount of pain in each case can be virtually equal. ...more  Stress Fractures of the Foot in Fractures Stress fractures are weak spots or small cracks in the bone caused by continuous overuse. They often occur in the foot after training for basketball, running, and other sports. ...more  You Can Head Off Stress Fractures in Fractures A stress fracture happens when you increase the length or intensity of your workout too quickly. ...more  Bone Density Test in Fractures A bone density test measures the strength and density of your bones as you approach menopause and, when the test is repeated sometime later, can help determine how quickly you are losing bone mass and density. ...more  Cast Types and Maintenance Instructions in Fractures The outside of a cast can be made of plaster or fiberglass. Cotton and synthetic materials line the inside of the cast to make it soft and to provide padding around bony areas, such as the wrist or elbow. ...more  Crutch Walking in Fractures Step-by-step tips to help your child learn to use crutches, including going up and down stairs, sitting and standing up, and more. ...more  Nasal Fracture in Children in Fractures A nasal fracture is a break in one or more of the bones of the nose, caused by trauma. It's also called a broken nose. ...more  Boxer’s Fracture in Fractures A boxer's fracture is a break in the neck of the fifth metacarpal bone in the hand. It gets its name because the injury is common in inexperienced boxers. ...more  Pilon Fracture of the Ankle in Fractures A pilon fracture is a type of break of the shinbone (tibia) that happens near the ankle. Most of the time, it involves breaks in both the tibia and fibula of the lower leg. The lower ends of these bones make up part of the ankle. ...more  Possible Occult Fracture in Fractures A fracture is a broken bone. Occult means hidden. An occult fracture is one that does not appear on an X-ray. A possible occult fracture is a suspected fracture that needs to be confirmed with other imaging tests. ...more  Pelvis Problems in Fractures Detailed information on the most common pelvis problems, including pelvic fractures and osteitis pubis. ...more  Shoulder Pain and Problems in Fractures Detailed information on shoulder pain and the most common types of shoulder problems...more Sports Injuries See All Sprains and Strains See All Treating Sports Injuries See All Preventing Sports Injuries See All  Tendonitis and Tenosynovitis in Sprains and Strains Tendonitis is when a tendon is inflamed. When a tendon is inflamed, it can cause swelling, pain, and discomfort. Another problem called tenosynovitis is linked to tendonitis. This is the inflammation of the lining of the tendon sheath around a tendon. ...more  The Best Ways to Treat, Prevent Tendonitis in Sprains and Strains Tendonitis is your body's way of telling you, "Enough! You're putting too much stress on this muscle and joint." ...more  Ice Packs vs. Warm Compresses For Pain in Treating Sports Injuries It can sometimes be confusing whether to use heat or cold when treating sore muscles or an injury. Here are facts to keep in mind. ...more  Cold Therapy (Cryotherapy) for Pain Management in Treating Sports Injuries When used to treat injuries at home, cryotherapy refers to cold therapy with ice or gel packs that are usually kept in the freezer until needed. These remain one of the simplest, time-tested remedies for managing pain and swelling. ...more  Sports-Related Injuries in Sprains and Strains, Preventing Sports Injuries What is a contusion? A sprain? A strain? Find out more about these common sports injuries....more  Preventing Sports Injuries in Preventing Sports Injuries Good preventive steps: Warm up before you work out, alternate days for exercising certain muscle groups, and cool down when you're done. ...more Preventing Injuries at Work See All Ergonomics See All Prevention and Exercise 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  Stretches for Your Lower Legs in Prevention and Exercise Stretching can keep your lower legs limber and your joints pain free....more Orthopedic Conditions and Children See All Congenital and Hereditary Disorders See All Growth-Related Disorders See All  Metatarsus Adductus in Children in Congenital and Hereditary Disorders Metatarsus adductus is a common foot deformity noted at birth. It causes the front half of the child's foot (forefoot) to turn inward. ...more  Congenital Limb Defect in Children in Congenital and Hereditary Disorders A congenital limb defect is when an arm or leg doesn't form normally as a baby grows in the uterus. The baby is born with the defect. ...more  Nursemaid’s Elbow in Children in Growth-Related Disorders Nursemaid's elbow is a type of elbow injury. It's when a forearm bone (radius) slips out of place from where it normally attaches to the elbow joint. ...more  Tibial Torsion in Children in Growth-Related Disorders Tibial torsion is an inward twisting of the shinbones. These bones are located between the knee and the ankle. Tibial torsion causes a child's feet to turn inward. ...more 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. ...more  Osteoporosis Risk Assessment Osteoporosis is a disease that slowly weakens bones until they break easily. People who have a broken bone related to osteoporosis often experience a downward turn in their overall health. ...more Multimedia See All  Shoulder (AC) Arthritis Osteoarthritis of the AC joint in the shoulder is common in middle-aged or older adults. This video explains how this condition develops and how you can minimize its effects....more  Rotator Cuff Tendonitis Having shoulder pain or problems lifting your arms over your head? You may have tendonitis or a tear in the muscles and tendons that hold your shoulder in place, called the rotator cuff. This video explains symptoms of this syndrome, possible treatments, and ways you can prevent shoulder injuries....more