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December 2001
RICE
to the Rescue for Ankle Sprains |
| According
to the National Safety Council, if you can walk after
your fall, you probably won’t need to see a doctor.
But if your ankle swells immediately and you can’t
walk on it, the ligament may be ruptured or the ankle
broken. In that case medical attention will be
necessary. |
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November 2001
Bow
Legs, Knock-knees: Are They "Normal?" |
| Two
curvatures of the leg are so common that they have been
given names: bowlegs and knock-knees.
Do you wonder whether these
conditions can, or should, be treated in order to
straighten them or prevent orthopedic problems later in
life? |
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September 2001
Osteonecrosis:
A Disabling Condition with Little Warning |
| With
osteonecrosis of the hip, your blood vessels gradually
cut off nourishment to the top of the thighbone (femur),
where it fits into the hip socket. Without blood, the
head of your femur dies and collapses. |
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August 2001
Bone
Cancer |
| Most
tumors of the bone are benign; they do not spread and
are not life threatening. Very rarely, however,
bone tumors are malignant. |
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July 2001
Physical
Therapy for Children |
| Physical
therapy brings help and hope to 250,000 babies born with
developmental disabilities, and to another 1.5 million
children hospitalized because of accidents, congenital
disease and other related injuries. |
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June 2001
Rotator
Cuff Tears |
| More
than 4 million Americans seek medical care annually for
shoulder problems. One of the most common shoulder
problems in middle-aged people is rotator cuff tear. |
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May 2001
Knee
Injuries in Female Athletes |
| ACL
injuries follow somewhat different patterns for women
than for men
participating in the same sport. In fact,
ACL injuries for female basketball and soccer players is
much greater. |
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April 2001
Questions
and Answers about Joint Replacement
by
Michael
L. Swank, M.D.,
Freiberg
Orthopaedic Group, Inc. |
| Joint
replacement refers to the surgical removal of an arthritic or
damaged joint and replacement with an artificial joint called
a prosthesis. Hip and knee replacements are the most common
types, but joint
replacement can be performed on the ankle, foot, shoulder,
elbow and fingers. Get all of your questions answered. |
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February
2001
Plantar
Fasciitis
Nicholas T. Gates, M.D.,
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle specialist with
The St. Luke
Hospitals and Northern Kentucky Orthopaedic Associates.
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| Severe pain in your heel may be a symptom of plantar fascitis, an
'overuse injury' affecting the sole of your foot. |
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January
2001
Sprained or
"Gamekeeper's" Thumb |
| An
automatic reflex when falling is to break the fall with your
hands; however, this can result in injuries to the main thumb
ligament.
This ligament stabilizes the thumb joint and provides the ability
to pinch and grasp. This injury is often referred to as
"gamekeeper's thumb." |
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December
2000
New Treatment for Spinal Fractures |
| Doctors
previously had little to offer patients with spinal fractures, but
a new procedure called vertebroplasty is gaining in popularity
among orthopedic specialists. |
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November
2000
Injections May
Alleviate Mild to Moderate Arthritis Pain |
| Corticosteroid
injections have been helping arthritis sufferers for years. The
injections serve as an anti-inflammatory, reducing the swelling and
pain within the arthritic joint, and benefits may last up to three
months. |
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October
2000
Scoliosis |
| Scoliosis
affects about two percent of the population. This occurs in
girls more often than boys. An orthopedic spine surgeon or
pediatric orthopedic surgeon is the most knowledgeable and qualified
physician to diagnose, monitor, and treat this condition. |
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September
2000
How Orthotics Help |
| Orthotics
refers to the design and fitting of supportive braces and splints that
are needed by persons with disabling conditions of the limbs or spine. |
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August
2000
Seek
Help Promptly for Bone and Joint Infections |
| Watch
for symptoms of bone and joint infections. Then get to a doctor
for prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent infections from
destroying bone tissue or spreading to other parts of the body. |
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July
2000
Stretch
Yourself |
| Stretching
can make you feel better and able to do more things--and it can help
prevent muscle injuries. |
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June
2000
Preventing
and Controlling Shin Splints
by
Ken Rusche, A.T.C., P.T. |
| Shin
splints, a common disorder among runners, are painful injuries
resulting from damage to the muscles along the shin. |
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April 2000
Total
Hip Replacement
by
Patrick
Kirk, M.D.,
orthopedic surgeon, The University Hospital in Cincinnati and the
private practice of University Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. |
| The
goal of hip replacement is to relieve the pain in the joint caused by
the damage done to the cartilage. Total hip replacement is
considered if other treatment options do not relieve your pain and
disability. |
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February
2000
ACL
Injury and Treatment |
| Treatment
options depend upon age, but 95% of people suffering from ACL injuries
return to their previous level of activity after recovery. |
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January 2000
Pilates
Exercise |
| This
exercise style may accelerate rehabilitation or increase toning and fitness in those
dissatisfied with their current regimen. |
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November 1999
Identifying,
Preventing and Treating Stress Fractures
By G. James
Sammarco, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, The
Center for Orthopaedic Care, Inc. Dr. Sammarco specializes in foot and ankle disorders. |
| About 10 million sports injuries occur
annually. A great many of these are injuries to runners; one of the
most common injuries is stress fractures of the foot. |
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October
1999
Home
Remedies for Arthritis |
| There
may be alternatives to your traditional treatment. Read this and
learn more; then see what will work best for you. |
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September 1999
Knuckle
Cracking |
| According
to physicians, knuckle-crackers are doing no harm to themselves. |
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August
1999
Tennis
Elbow
by
S. Michael Lawhon, M.D., Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine |
| Tennis elbow is a condition -- which has
been described since 1900 -- that occurs in amateur as well as the
professional athlete without prejudice, and is feared by both. |
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July 1999
Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome |
| Carpal
tunnel syndrome is the result of compression of the forearm's median nerve. |
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May
1999
Good
Habits for Bones |
| By
age 60, women have lost 35 - 50% of their bone mass and men have lost
20 - 35%. |
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April 1999
Should
Children Lift Weights? |
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Ken Rusche, P.T., A.T.C., director of The Christ Hospital Sports
Medicine Institute, agrees with several fitness organizations that now
say strength training is okay for children, provided it's done
correctly and the program is tailored to the needs of their growing
bodies. |
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January
1999
Keeping
Your New Year’s Resolution |
| When
the New Year arrives, many of us make resolutions to exercise more and
work off those extra pounds gained during the holiday season. |
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January
1999
Keeping
Your New Year’s Resolution |
| When
the New Year arrives, many of us make resolutions to exercise more and
work off those extra pounds gained during the holiday season. |
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December
1998
Bursitis
Another Pain for Athletes |
| Jumping
into a strenuous workout regimen can lead to bursitis, a common
overuse injury in athletes and those starting new workout routines. |
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October
1998
Tendonitis |
| Tendons
are tough bands of connective tissue which attach to the bone. |
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June
1998
Stay
Strong and Stay Healthy |
| Patients
with severely damaged ankles now have a better solution to an old
problem with the new Agility Total Ankle System. |
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March
1998
Avoiding
Baseball and Softball Injuries |
| But
before athletes pick up their bat or glove to get their rusty winter
bodies back in shape, they should prepare their bodies for their
sport. |
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February
1998
Exercising
In Cold Weather |
| You’ve
made your New Year’s resolution to get in shape, and you’re
willing to work out . . . but come on! It’s cold out there! |
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January
1998
Selecting
an Exercise Program |
| An
ideal exercise program should be comprised of three components:
aerobic, strengthening, and stretching. |
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October
1997
Athletes
and Nutrition |
| To
maximize athletic performance, a varied and balanced diet is
essential. |
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September
1997
Sports
Shoes |
| The
function of the sport shoe is to protect the foot from the stresses of
running and training, while permitting the athlete to achieve his or
her maximum potential. |
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August
1997
Strength
Training What Can It Do For You? |
| Recent
studies have shown that a challenging, progressive strength training
program can build muscles and increase strength in men and women of
all ages. |
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