A “backache” or back pain is one of the most common complaints, which most of us suffer from at some point in our lives. Pain can exist in any part of the back: the upper back, which includes the neck and shoulder area, the middle back, the lower back, or the tail bone. It can […]
Orthotics is a branch of medical science that deals with the manufacturing and application of a device – commonly known as an orthotic – to correct the alignment of the neuromuscular and skeletal system. Orthotics design relies on knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and engineering. Available for both upper and lower limbs, orthotics have multiple […]
A chronic condition in which the body is unable to maintain normal blood sugar levels, diabetes can gradually eat away at parts of the body if not well controlled. Diabetes is grouped into two types: juvenile diabetes where there is no insulin production due to destruction of the cells of the pancreas, and maturity onset […]
The hip joint is the largest, most important and complex joint of the body. It is part of the lower pelvic girdle and bears all the weight of the upper half of the body while allowing for locomotion of the body by synchronizing the walking movement of the lower extremities. Classified as a ball and […]
Pediatric orthopedics is a specialty that focuses on musculoskeletal (muscles, bone and joint) conditions found in children – the most common of which are categorized as:
Among the many forms of ankle injuries, ankle dislocation is a common condition in which the ankle bone (also called the talus bone) is displaced from its normal position by a severe injury or force, and is often associated with a bone fracture. Ligaments in the ankle connect the lower limb bones – the tibia […]
Many people with chronic upper back pain eventually undergo unnecessary surgeries and un-indicated disability. This is because many patients’ chronic upper back pain is misdiagnosed as having a skeletal cause, when instead the patient is suffering from unrecognized myofascial trigger point syndrome (MPS). Although MPS is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability in […]
Unfortunately, bunion surgeries are not always successful, and bunion pain may remain even after surgery. In the scientific literature on this subject, there are different types and severities of bunions; there are about 130 described ways to operate on a bunion. Usually, when there are this many options, it means that the best option has […]
You’ve probably heard a friend or relative complain of a painful condition called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis, or a ‘stone bruise’ is one of the most common causes of pain in the foot, heel and ankle, it affects millions of Americans each year.
The Wall Street Journal recently covered a Duke University study that examined the FDA’s database of adverse events resulting from spinal cord stimulators in 12,300 patients. The study related the number of complications to the number of implants, and showed a rate of 1 per 100. This is a significantly higher rate of orthopedics paralysis […]
