Lower leg fractures include fractures of the tibia and fibula. Of these two bones, the tibia is the only weight bearing bone. Fractures of the tibia generally are associated with fibula fracture, because the force is transmitted along the interosseous membrane to the fibula.
The skin and subcutaneous tissue are very thin over the anterior and medial tibia and as a result of this; a significant number of fractures to the lower leg are open.
Periarticular problems, particularly those involving the rotator cuff (rotator cuff tear or damage), are commonly found in the general population. Although synovitis of the glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joints may be seen in rheumatiod arthritis (RA), periarticular shoulder problems may also occur.
Read MoreSpinal injuries can range from relatively mild ligament and muscle strains (such as whiplash), to fractures and dislocations of the bony vertebrae (vertebrae fractures), to debilitating spinal cord injuries. Spinal fractures and dislocations can pinch, compress, and even tear the spinal cord. Treatment of spinal fractures depends on the type of fracture and the degree of instability.
Read MoreFractures of the pelvis and acetabulum are among the most serious injuries treated by orthopaedic surgeons. Often the result of a traumatic incident such as a motor vehicle accident or a bad fall, these fractures require rapid and precise treatment and, in some cases, one or more surgical procedures. People of all ages are vulnerable to these injuries.
Read MoreThe femur is one of the largest and strongest bones in the body. The femur is the thigh bone which extends from the hip joint down to the knee joint. Because the femur is such a strong bone, it can take tremendous force to cause a fracture of the femur.
Read MoreBroken bones, or fractures, are common in childhood and often happen when kids are playing or participating in sports. Most fractures occur in the upper extremities: the wrist, the forearm, and above the elbow (or elbow fractures). Why? When kids fall, it's a natural instinct for them to throw their hands out in an attempt to stop the fall. Although many kids will have a broken bone at some point, it can be scary for them and parents alike.
Read MoreArthroscopy (also called arthroscopic surgery) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage of the interior of a joint is performed using an arthroscope, a type of endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision. Arthroscopic procedures can be performed either to evaluate or to treat many orthopedic conditions including torn floating cartilage, torn surface cartilage, ACL reconstruction, and trimming damaged cartilage.
Read MoreOsteoporosis occurs when the body fails to form enough new bone, when too much old bone is reabsorbed by the body, or both. Calcium and phosphate are two minerals that are essential for normal bone formation. Throughout youth, your body uses these minerals to produce bones. If you do not get enough calcium, or if your body does not absorb enough calcium from the diet, bone production and bone tissues may suffer.
Read MoreAnesthesia is the administration of medications that provides sedation to prevent pain and to provide optimum condition for medical or surgical procedures. The type of anesthesia depends on the type of procedure, personal choice and expertise of your medical team.
Read MoreThe days leading to a joint replacement are really quite painful that make the surgery inevitable. But the days that follow the surgery might involve even more pain. The pain following the surgery is temporary but would most definitely get in the way of rehabilitation or healing if left untreated.
Read MoreA lumbar disc replacement is emerging as a new treatment option for some types of low back pain. Spinal disc replacement surgery has recently been FDA approved in the United States.
Read MoreThe bones (vertebrae) of the spinal column protect nerves that come out of the brain and travel down your back to form the spinal cord. The spinal bones are separated by disks.
Read MoreAurangabad is a city in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. Aurangabad (meaning "Built by the Throne") is named after the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
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