About OrthopedicsGet the latest headlines from the About.com Orthopedics GuideSite.Small Incision Surgery: Is it better- June 28, 2008 Over the past decade, one of the most significant advances in orthopedic surgery is the advent of techniques used to minimize the size of incisions and the amount of tissue...http://orthopedics.about.com/b/a/257791.htm Should I ask for a MRI test- June 25, 2008 Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is a very useful tool for an orthopedic surgeon. A MRI is helpful at diagnosing many common orthopedic problems. However, a MRI may not always...http://orthopedics.about.com/b/a/257693.htm Truths and Myths About Tiger Woods' ACL Tear- June 20, 2008 We have all heard the news, and now we are hearing a lot of rumors. Pro golfer Tiger Woods has limited the amount of information publicly released, and therefore the...http://orthopedics.about.com/b/a/257805.htm What is "Turf Toe"- June 16, 2008 Turf toe is a condition that can sideline the most well-trained football players, and other athletes. So what is this condition and how is it treated Turf toe is a...http://orthopedics.about.com/b/a/049169.htm Do High Heeled Shoes Cause Bunions- June 13, 2008 Tight fitting shoes are thought to be the cause of bunions in about 90% of patients. Shoes such as high heels are particularly damaging to the toes. These shoes have...http://orthopedics.about.com/b/a/257627.htm Tendonitis or Bursitis: Which is it- June 9, 2008 Tendonitis and bursitis are two of the most common orthopedic diagnoses, and these words are often used interchangeably. However, the truth is that tendons and bursa are very different structures,...http://orthopedics.about.com/b/a/257804.htm Physical Therapy for a Rotator Cuff Tear- June 7, 2008 Rotator cuff tears are a common injury of a complicated joint. Because of our dependence on the shoulder for many activities, these injuries can be frustrating experiences. Physical therapy is...http://orthopedics.about.com/b/a/257745.htm If pain medication doesn't work, what are your options- June 2, 2008 Pain is frequently associated with orthopedic problems, and proper treatment of the painful symptoms is one of your priorities. However, controlling pain is not always a simple process. ...http://orthopedics.about.com/b/a/257802.htm |