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orthopedic education

General Orthopedic Conditions

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Arthritis

Inflammation of the joint causing redness, heat, swelling and pain.

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Arthroscopy

Minimally invasive joint surgery.

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Cast Care

Learn the proper way to take care of your cast after suffering an injury.

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Cumulative Trauma Disorders

A group of diseases affecting the soft tissues of the body.

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Fibromyalgia

A syndrome causing widespread pain and fatigue throughout the body.

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Gout

A disease that causes the build-up of uric acid in the body.

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Joint Injections for Arthritis

An injection of medication directly into the affected joint.

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Lyme Disease

An inflammatory disease caused by tick bites.

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Medications for Arthritis

A guide to prescription and over-the-counter medications for arthritis.

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Muscle Cramps

Caused when muscle fibers contract on their own.

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Nutraceuticals

Dietary supplements.

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Nutrition and Surgery

Help your body heal well after surgery by choosing the most nutritious diet.

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Osteoarthritis

Wearing away of the cushioning cartilage between joints.

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Osteoporosis

A disease in which the bones begin losing their minerals and support beams, leaving the skeleton brittle and prone to fractures.

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Platelet-Rich Plasma

A medical treatment being used for a wide range of musculoskeletal problems.

Postsurgical Infection

How to help prevent an infection after a surgical procedure.

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Psoriatic Arthritis

A type of joint disease that occurs in roughly people who have psoriasis (skin disease).

Rehabilitation for Arthritis

A rehabilitation program can help you maintain and even improve your joints' strength and mobility.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

A disease in which the immune system mostly attacks tissues in the joints.

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Septic Arthritis

An infection inside a joint that is caused by bacteria.

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

An autoimmune disease of the body's connective tissues.

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Tendonitis

Inflammation of a tendon caused by injury.

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Viral Arthritis

Some viruses cause joint pain and inflammation (swelling, redness, and heat).