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Search by name, city, state, primary specialty, or type of practice in this American Osteopathic Association D.O. Database.... Details >
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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 >
Provides information concerning electromyography, or EMG, procedures, such as patient preparation for testing. Also contains short, general definitions of several disorders that affect the muscles an... Details >
American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
This page will help you find specialists in arthritis care and research in your geographic area.... Details >
Search this web site for an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons® member surgeon. You can search using last name, first name, city, state, zip code, and country. You can also search by a combinati... Details >
This online fact sheet provides basic information for consumers about gout -- a painful musculoskeletal condition caused by excessive amounts of uric acid crystals settling in the joints or other tiss... Details >
This fact sheet provides information about Paget’s disease, a chronic disorder that can result in enlarged and misshapen bones. The excessive breakdown and formation of bone tissue causes affected bon... Details >
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center
The Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions (JMNI) is a quarterly academic journal dealing with the pathophysiology and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Its purpose is to publish o... Details >
International Society of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain provides up-to-date research and treatment options for fibromyalgia syndrome, myofascial pain syndrome, and other soft-tissue pain syndromes. As the official journa... Details >
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There are several types of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, or JRA, which typically appears between the ages of 6 months and 16 years. Understanding the symptoms and characteristics of each of them can... Details >
The Sjögren's Syndrome Foundation sponsors nearly 100 groups located throughout the United States and Canada. These groups, run by volunteers, provide members opportunity to share advice and tips for ... Details >
Many people with spondylitis need to be seen by a rheumatologist over an extended period of time rather than being care for by their primary care doctor (general practitioner). Rheumatic diseases ofte... Details >
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The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin dis... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Listing of publications offered by the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM). Includes patient brochures, case reports, course/workshop handouts, guidelines, mono... Details >
American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Like most people, you're probably stiff and sore occasionally — maybe after a strenuous hike or a weekend of yard-work. Now imagine feeling that way all of the time. That's what it's like to live with... Details >
This consumer health information fact sheet contains general information about knee problems. Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of specific types of knee injuries and conditions are covered. The fact... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
General information about Reiter’s syndrome including a description and how it develops, and Reiter’s syndrome diagnosis and treatment. Men between the ages of 20 and 40 are most likely to develop Re... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
This fact sheet presents a general overview of the shoulder and shoulder problems as well as answers questions about specific shoulder problems (dislocation, separation, tendonitis, bursitis, impingem... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Online definitions of scientific and medical terms frequently used in association with this musculoskeletal disorder. ... Details >
This site provides answers to questions most commonly asked by patients affected by this musculoskeletal disorder and the general public. ... Details >
Shinsplints are common among runners. But they can also be caused by other activities that involve repeated impact on your feet on hard surfaces, including basketball, aerobic dancing and tennis. ... Details >
This site offers a list of support group leaders and NSTA contact volunteers.... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
LD manifests itself as a multisystem inflammatory disease that affects the skin in its early, localized stage, and spreads to the joints, nervous system and, to a lesser extent, other organ systems in... Details >
This fact sheet provides an overview of EMG (electromyography) testing and explains its usefulness in evaluating the causes of numbness, tingling, pain, weakness, fatigue, and muscle cramping.... Details >
American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine