Orthopedics
Orthopedics is all about keeping your bones, muscles, and joints healthy. It helps you move easier, so you can do more of the things you love to do.
Explore orthopedic health
Causes
Orthopedic conditions can arise from multiple causes including acute injuries, overuse, or genetics.
Definition
Common definitions of your musculoskeletal system, the ailments that affect it, and orthopedic treatments.
Diagnosis
Orthopedic conditions can be diagnosed through examination, imaging tests, and medical history analysis.
Management
Orthopedic conditions may be managed with medication, therapy, surgery, and lifestyle adjustments.
Prevention
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, exercising and stretching are some of the many ways to prevent orthopedic injuries.
Recovery
Recovering from orthopedic injuries may involve rehabilitation, physical therapy and, in some cases, surgery.
Related Conditions
Certain conditions can impact orthopedic health, leading to joint damage, bone loss, and functional limitations.
Symptoms
Symptoms of orthopedic conditions may include pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited range of motion among others.
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Symptoms
Low Back Pain
Everyone has experienced low back pain at one time or another. Most people can recover from low back pain with home treatment or lifestyle chances, but sometimes medicine or surgery is needed.
Causes
Osteoporosis: Evaluate Your Risk
Many people are unaware they have osteoporosis until they have advanced symptoms, which may include a broken hip or wrist, low back pain, or a hunched back.
Common orthopedic conditions
Types
Lumbar Disk Disease (Herniated Disk)
Lumbar disk disease occurs when the spongy disks between the vertebrae bulge out or rupture.
Types
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Women develop carpal tunnel syndrome 3 times more frequently than men. It usually occurs only in adults.
Symptoms
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Iliotibial band syndrome (often called IT band syndrome) is a health problem that causes pain on the outside of the knee. It mostly commonly happens in athletes, especially distance runners, or those new to exercise. Read on to learn more.
Test your joint pain knowledge
Our quick quizzes are a fun and informative way to test what you know about topics related to joint pain. Take a few minutes and see what you know, and more importantly, what you don't!
What Do You Know About Knee Injury?
Learning how to prevent knee injuries and treating them if they occur can help you stay active at work and play.
The Shoulder Quiz
A glenoid labral tear and a torn rotator cuff are just two common injuries that can happen with the shoulder. Can you think of others? Find out how much you know about shoulders by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
How Much Do You Know About Your Back?
Answer this one: What position is best for your back when you sleep?
Pain relief and treatments
Stretch yourself
Quizzes to test what you know about orthopedic conditions and care.
What Do You Know About Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. Learn more about this disease by taking the following quiz.
Take the quizHow Much Do You Know About Bunions, Corns and Hammertoes?
Did you know untreated bunions may lead to arthritis? Take this quiz and learn more.
Take the quizWhat Do You Know About Taking Care of Your Back?
Back pain is one of the most common complaints patients bring to the doctor's office. But how serious is it?
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