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This public information fact sheet defines and describes arthroscopy, a surgical procedure orthopaedic surgeons use to visualize, diagnose and treat problems inside a joint. Some of the most frequent ... Details >
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A broken ankle can involve one or more bones, as well as injuring the surrounding connecting tissues (ligaments). ... Details >
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When a person falls on a outstretched hand, the sudden impact of their body weight on the hand may cause the end of the lower arm bone (radius) to fracture just above the wrist. This is known as a Co... Details >
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Forearm fractures account for 40 to 50 percent of all childhood fractures. Fractures can occur near the wrist at the farthest (distal) end of the bone, in the middle of the forearm, or near the elbow ... Details >
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Fractured means broken. Whether you have a complete or a partial fracture, you have a broken bone.... Details >
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Ganglion cysts grow on the top of the wrist (dorsal ganglions). But they can also be found on the underside of the wrist (between the thumb and your pulse point), at the end joint of a finger or at th... Details >
A hip fracture is a serious injury, particularly if you're older, and complications can be life-threatening. ... Details >
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Orthopaedics is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries and diseases of your body's musculoskeletal system. This complex system includes yo... Details >
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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy, also known as RSD, is a condition of burning pain, stiffness, swelling, and discoloration of the hand.... Details >
This site provides answers to questions most commonly asked by patients affected by this musculoskeletal disorder and the general public. ... Details >