Bisphosphonate-Related Proximal Femoral Fractures
With the increase of osteoporosis in older adults, the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal hip fractures,…
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Impacted Femoral Neck Fractures
Hip fractures are characterized as any type of break in the upper region of the femur or thigh bone. The variety…
Femoral Neck Stress Fractures
The hip is a ball-and-socket joint composed of the head of the thigh bone, or femur, which acts as the ball and…
Osteitis Pubis Treatment
Pain along the pelvis and groin region is known as osteitis pubis. Osteitis pubis develops through the…
Piriformis Syndrome Management
Sciatica is a collection of symptoms in the low back, which radiate down one or both legs. Sciatica is generally…
Understanding Trochanteric Bursitis
The hips are some of the most flexible structures in the human body, providing the necessary amount of strength…
Athletic Pubalgia Mechanism of Injury
Athletic pubalgia is a debilitating health issue which affects the groin. The injury commonly happens through…
Athletic Pubalgia and Adductor Strain
Athletic pubalgia, also known as a hockey hernia, hockey groin, Gilmore's Groin, sports hernia, or groin…
Rectus Femoris Strain Management
The rectus femoris muscle attaches to the pelvis and just below the knee as it is one of four muscles found at the…
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
The hip is commonly described as a "ball-and-socket" type joint. In a healthy hip, the ball at the top end of the…
Evaluation of the Patient with Hip Pain
Hip pain is a well-known health issue which can be caused by a wide array of problems, however, the site of the…
Achondroplasia Clinical Presentation
Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder that leads to dwarfism. In those with the condition, the legs and arms are…
Classifying Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis occurs when a vertebra of the spine slips forward over the vertebra below it. Spondylolisthesis…
Scoliosis Clinical Presentation
Scoliosis is a medical condition where an individual's spine is diagnosed with an abnormal curve. The natural…
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Cervical Spine
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a chronic health issue which affects approximately 1 percent of the population in…
Imaging Diagnostics for Flexion Teardrop Fractures
A teardrop fracture is caused when the anteroinferior aspect of a cervical vertebral body is damaged due to…
Vertebral Fracture Diagnosis Imaging Studies
A vertebral fracture is a common health issue which can often cause bone fragments to damage the spinal chord and…
Spine Trauma Imaging Diagnostics Evaluation
Imaging diagnostics are an essential element in the evaluation of spine trauma. Over the last few decades, the…
Imaging Diagnostics of Abnormalities of the Spine
Imaging diagnostics of the spine consist from radiographies to computed tomography scanning, or CT scans, in which…
Cervical Spine Radiographs in the Trauma Patient
While computed tomography scanning, or CT scans, of the cervical spine are frequently utilized to help diagnose…
Imaging the Spine in Arthritis: a Pictorial Review
Many types of arthritis can affect the structure and function of the muscles, bones and/or joints, causing…
The Role of Emergency Radiology in Spinal Trauma
Spinal trauma consists of spine fractures, or spinal fractures, and spinal cord injuries. Approximately 12,000…
Is applying ice the best option for individuals who experience an acute back strain injury?
Temperature Treatment
Ice temperature treatment, also known as cryotherapy or cold therapy, is a treatment that uses freezing temperatures to reduce pain…
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Exploring the Vital Nutrients for Optimal Body Function
Individuals don't have to memorize or overthink every vitamin, mineral, or macronutrient. Can having a basic understanding of the…
Obesity Pressure and Herniated Discs
While some disc herniations don't cause symptoms, individuals who are overweight with a herniated disc may experience obesity…
Exploring the Benefits of the Potato Diet for Weight Loss
Can the short-term potato diet be a solution for individuals trying to lose weight?
Potato Diet
There is no one-size-fits-all…
How Yoga Can Improve Brain Function and Reduce Stress
Can individuals improve their brain function by incorporating yoga as part of their routine to reduce stress and improve mental…
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Garlic tea is an herbal tonic made from garlic, lemon, and honey. What medicinal uses and benefits can garlic provide that is supported by scientific research?
Garlic Tea
Garlic tea:
Garlic - Allium sativum - is a perennial plant…
A Focus On Non-Surgical Therapeutic Options For Low Back Pain
Can non-surgical options be beneficial for many working individuals with low back pain than surgical therapeutic options?
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Many working individuals will experience pain in their lower backs due to their demanding workloads…
Reducing Low Back Inflammation With Traction
Can traction therapy help many individuals dealing with low back pain reduce inflammation and improve quality of life?
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When many individuals do everyday activities, if they are not careful, they can cause pain-like issues…
Cervical Acceleration – Deceleration – CAD
Individuals who have suffered cervical acceleration-deceleration/CAD more commonly known as whiplash, can experience headaches, and other symptoms like neck stiffness, pain, fatigue, and shoulder/neck/back discomfort. Can non-surgical and…
Trunk Muscle Response To Lumbar Traction Therapy
Can lumbar traction therapy alleviate an individual's lower back pain by restoring weak trunk muscles over time?
Introduction
The trunk muscles are the body's main stabilizers that support upper body weight and stabilize the lower body…
Peanut Butter Sandwich Alternatives
For individuals with peanut allergies, can finding a peanut alternative be as satisfying as a real creamy or crunchy peanut butter sandwich?
Peanut Butter Sandwich Alternatives
For individuals who are unable to have a peanut butter…
Innovated Non-Surgical Treatment For Cervical Spinal Pain
How does innovated non-surgical treatment help assist individuals with cervical spinal pain to reduce headaches?
Introduction
Do you or your loved ones often experience headaches that don't disappear? Do you often feel your shoulder and…
Q/Quadriceps Angle Knee Injuries In Women Athletes
The Q or quadriceps angle is a measurement of pelvic width that is believed to contribute to the risk of sports injuries in women athletes. Can non-surgical therapies and exercises help rehabilitate injuries?
Quadriceps Q - Angle…
What Not To Do With Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
Temporomandibular joint disorder causes pain and jaw locking that can be worsened with certain activities. How individuals can manage and prevent flare-ups by learning what not to do to worsen the condition?
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Non-Surgical Mechanical Reduction & Repair For Herniated Discs
In individuals with herniated discs, how does non-surgical decompression compare to traditional surgery repair the spine?
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When many individuals begin to add unnecessary pressure on their backs, it can lead to damaging results…
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