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Feb
20
2012
Top 9 Epidural Side Effects for Back Pain Treatment
Epidural steroid injections are commonly used for the treatment of back pain. It injects a powerful anti-inflammatory with a local anesthetic pain relief medicine directly around the spinal nerves, providing immediate pain relief. However, even the best drugs in the world are not without the dreadful side effects. Side effects from epidural steroid injections are rare but not uncommon. No more than 3 doses of treatment should be given within a 12 months period with each treatment spaced at least 2 months apart from each other. Infection Infections occurring are rare nowadays due to the advanced technique and the usage
Feb
20
2012
Top 6 Synvisc Injections Side Effects for Knee Pain
Side effects are the undesired effects of a particular medicine and they can be caused by all types of medication including supplements, herbal remedies, and prescription as well as over the counter medicine. They cannot be avoided but can the risk can be lowered with necessary precautions. Hylan G-F 20 or more commonly known as Synvisc is a treatment specifically targeted towards the treatment of osteoarthritis and it is directly injected into the knee so as to both lubricate and cushion the knee joints. Synvisc contains hyaluronan which is a substance that is present in our joint fluid and they
Feb
10
2012
6 Effective Plantar Fasciitis Exercises For Heel Pain
Heel pain or most commonly known as Plantar Fasciitis is a very common foot problem all around the world and many people suffer from it. Luckily, it can be treated with some really simple and inexpensive methods. Exercise 1 Often people who suffer from plantar fasciitis experiences intense heel pain in the morning when they wake up, and taking the first steps of the day is a painful process to undergo. This is due to the tightening of the plantar fascia during sleep. Stretching the plantar fascia before standing up can have significant results and often reduces the heel pain.
Feb
10
2012
Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms for Joint Arthritis Condition
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Psoriatic arthritis causes pain in the joints, stiffness and swelling in people suffering from psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition which causes the skin to be covered in patches of thick red inflamed silvery scales. It affects both sexes equally and most sufferers develop psoriatic arthritis followed by the arthritis symptoms. The nature of symptoms for psoriatic arthritis depends on the type, but they are more or less similar to each other. Generally, patients will suffer pain, stiffness and tenderness at their joint areas in more than one place. Their range of motion is also significantly decreased and the
Feb
02
2012
Types of surgical techniques to stabilize an ankle with chronic sprains
Question What kinds of surgical techniques are used to stabilize an ankle with chronic sprains? Answer There are many surgical techniques, but they basically fall into two groups. One is anatomic reconstruction. With this technique, surgeons use the original ankle ligaments to repair the ankle. The other technique is called tenodesis. In this procedure, surgeons reconstruct the ankle ligament using tendon from elsewhere in the body, such as the lower leg. Surgeons attach the transplanted tissue to bones in the ankle joint. Researchers evaluated the results of both kinds of surgery in a group of athletes. For these patients, anatomic
Feb
02
2012
Types of Olecranon Bursitis Treatment for Elbow Pain
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Elbow pain is something that is very common nowadays and can happen to many people especially those who participates in activities that requires the repetitive usage of the elbow, which in turn places extreme pressure on the structures of the elbow joint. If the bursitis is due to infection, the bursa can be drained away with the usage of a needle and the fluid removal relieves pain. Antibiotics may also be prescribed to fight the infection. However if the bursitis is not due to infection, it can be treated with either surgical or non surgical methods. Elbow pads Usage of
Jan
30
2012
How to determine if an ankle is broken or just sprained?
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Question How to determine if an ankle is broken or just sprained? Answer The foot and ankle are complex parts of the body. Sometimes it is impossible to tell what the injury is without an X-ray or other tests, such as a bone scan or MRI (magnetic resonance image). Computed tomography (CT scan) is also helpful for seeing if there is serious damage to a bone. If there is pain, swelling, tenderness to touch, redness, decreased motion, and inability to put weight on the foot, then a visit to the doctor is necessary. When in doubt, you can use the
Jan
17
2012
Could Knee Injury Cause Knee Arthritis?
Question I twisted and sprained my knee badly back in high school. I read once that having a bad knee injury can cause knee arthritis later in life. If so, I’m wondering if there is anything I can do now so I don’t end up with knee arthritis. Answer People who have had a significant injury of the knee joint may have a greater risk for knee arthritis in later years. Prevention includes safe exercises that focus on improving and maintaining joint movement and muscle strength. Stay active in a low-impact conditioning program, such as walking. To help reduce shock
Jan
12
2012
Am I Able to Gain my Balance Back, after a Ligament surgery?
Question: I tore my anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) playing basketball, and I’m having surgery to reconstruct the ligament. Can I expect to get my balance back? Answer: The outlook is good. Researchers recently observed patients who had ACL surgery followed by five weeks of wearing either a cast or a brace. Patients also had six to eight months of therapy to get their agility and strength back. Three years after surgery, these patients did as well on tests of balance as people who didn’t have ACL problems. Patients who had ACL surgery had slightly slower reaction times, but in general their
Jan
10
2012
Will Swimming helps to reduce osteoarthritis?
Question: Could exercising in a pool help me deal with the osteoarthritis in my knees? Answer: It’s easier to move and exercise in a pool. The buoyancy of the water lends resistance, and helps you walk and move with less stress on your knees. The warmth of the water can help muscles relax, improve circulation, and ease soreness. Exercising in a pool is a great way to keep your muscles and joints strong and limber, without flaring up problems with knee osteoarthritis.