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treatment of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. These diseases may affect joints, muscles, bones ... oral and written exams given by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Many orthopedic

the bursa becomes inflamed, it causes joint pain and swelling. Learn about the causes and treatment ... pressure on a joint for a long time. Bursitis is common in athletes and in people who spend a lot of ... bursitis; inflammation of a clowed sac of fluid; bursa; tendons; muscles; orthopedics; orthopedic; orthopaedics; orthopaedic

your pain, improve your joint mobility, and result in a better quality of life. Usually, orthopedic ... smoothly. When there is damage to this joint, Moving the femoral head may cause pain as the bones ... hip resurfacing;338;hip joint

orthopedic surgeon. This is a doctor with special training in treating bone, joint, and muscle ... Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of treatment to fix a broken bone. It ... Ankle Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation;ankle fracture ORIF;orthopaedics;ankle joint;ankle surgery;talus surgery;talus

by an orthopedic surgeon. This is a surgeon who specializes in treating bone, muscle, joint, and ... smaller bone of the lower leg), and talus bones make up this joint. The second ankle joint is the subtalar ... ankle fusion;ankle arthrodesis;ankle surgery;ankle arthritis treatment;orthopedics;orthopaedics;90231

the acromioclavicular (AC) joint. This joins the shoulder blade (scapula) and the collarbone ... acromioclavicular (AC) joint. This joint joins the shoulder blade (scapula) and the collarbone ... 90259;AC arthritis;arthritis;rheumatoid arthritis;shoulder joint;acromioclavicular joint;osteoarthritis;joint injury;joint infection;joint pain

treating bone, joint, and muscle problems. About the hip joint Each hip joint is made up of the ... a damaged hip joint. It's done by an orthopedic surgeon. This is a doctor with special training in ... Hip Resurfacing;hip surgery;hip joint;joint damage;orthopedic surgery;orthopedic surgeon;femoral ... head;cartilage;osteoarthritis;rheumatoid arthritis;osteonecrosis;joint injury;90407

reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of surgery used to stabilize and heal a broken bone ... joint composed of three bones. The humerus (the upper arm bone) forms the joint with two bones of the

metal or plastic implant. The ankle joint A joint is a place in the body where bones meet. The ... ankle joint is two joints. One is called the true ankle joint. The shinbone (tibia), fibula, and talus

special training in treating bone, joint, and muscle problems. What is a clavicle fracture? The ... Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of treatment to fix a broken bone. It ... Open reduction and internal fixation;ORIF;clavicle;orthopaedics;orthopedic surgery;clavicle fracture

surgery to replace the ankle joint. Ankle Arthritis and Replacement Joints are the places where bones ... False? The answer is True. There are three bones in the ankle joint: the tibia, the fibula, and the ... D1187; feet; foot; ankle, rheumatoid, arthritis, joints, pain; ankle arthritis; ankles; arthritic ankles; joint replacement; ankle replacements;

orthopedic surgeon. This is a healthcare provider who specializes in treating bone, muscle, joint, and ... Open reduction and internal fixation is a surgery used to treat a broken thigh bone

scapula; your collarbone, or clavicle; and the bone of your upper arm, which is called the humerus ... tendonitis by slowly increasing your activity level and protecting your joints. What We Have Learned ... injuries; baseball injuries; orthopedics; orthopedic; orthopaedics; orthopaedic;

*Foot Pain and Problems ... joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The foot is at risk of many stresses. Foot problems can cause ... fit correctly and give good support can prevent irritation to the foot joints and skin. There are

, joint, and muscle problems. How an arm fracture happens The humerus is the bone in the upper ... Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of treatment to fix a broken bone. It ... 90239;ORIF;broken arm;arm fracture;open reduction of arm fracture;internal fixation of arm fracture;displaced fracture;orthopedics

Understanding Lisfranc Joint Injury ... lateral cuneiform bones. Tight connective tissue bands hold these bones in place and give the joint ... A Lisfranc joint injury is a type of injury to the bones or ligaments in the middle part of ... 134, 553;midfoot;bone injury;lisfranc joint injury;tarsometatarsal injury;ligament injury

orthopedic surgeon. This is a doctor with special training in treating bone, joint, and muscle ... Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of treatment to fix a broken bone. It ... Femur Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation;ORIF;femur fracture;open reduction;internal fixation;orthopaedics;thigh bone

Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of treatment to fix a broken bone. It ... procedure is done by an orthopedic surgeon. This is a doctor with special training in treating bone ... 90581;Tibia/Fibula Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation;orthopedics;orthopedic surgery

A dislocation is a joint injury. It occurs when the ends of 2 connected bones come apart ... children? A dislocation is a joint injury. It occurs when the ends of 2 connected bones come apart

degenerative or arthritic changes in the joints. It can also detect bone diseases and tumors, and ... internal tissues, bones, and organs onto film. Advanced evaluation procedures Children who need