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arthritis and replacement The shoulder joint is made up of the upper arm bone called the humerus, and ... Shoulder replacement surgery removes diseased or damaged bone in the shoulder and replaces it with ... ; shoulder joints; shoulder replacements; orthopedics; orthopedic; orthopaedics;

Who is on the Orthopedic Treatment Team ... ? Orthopedics is a medical specialty that deals with treating bones and muscles. Orthopedic surgery is ... specialize in treating arthritis and other rheumatic diseases that may affect joints, muscles, bones

. Your AC joint is between your collar bone, or clavicle, and a part of your shoulder blade called ... and shoulder blade. Arthritis can occur in either joint, but it’s more common in the AC joint. AC ... shoulder arthrtitis; shoulder pain; orthopedics

Understanding Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases ... , ligaments, and bones. Rheumatic diseases can also affect other areas of the body, such as internal organs ... these systems: nervous system, muscles and bones, and heart and lungs. PTs are important members of

will remove all of the damaged cartilage and bone and replace it with a new joint made of plastic ... your existing natural bone and hold them in place. Your surgeon will carefully align the new joint to ... arthritis;bone;joint;knee replacement;orthopedic;shin;surgery;thigh;WN02079_eng

Osteoarthritis most commonly affects the knees, hips, spine, and other weight-bearing joints in ... obesity and severe injury to the joint. This video discusses the symptoms, treatment, and steps you ... osteoarthritis; degenerative; joint; joint pain; knees; hips; arthritis; painful joints; arthralgia ... ; degenerative arthritis; orthopedics; orthopedic; orthopaedics; orthopaedic;

itself, stretching and weakening the ligaments that bridge the ankle and foot bones. This video ... one or more of the ligaments that hold the bones of the joint together to stretch or tear. If a ... ankle sprain; ankle pain; ankle injury; orthopedics

history profile, and a description of symptoms. Evaluation Procedures for Orthopedic Problems ... tissues, bones, and organs on film. Arthrogram.  This X-ray shows bone structures after an

surfaces of the hip joint and releases a special fluid. This fluid enables the bones to glide ... new joint parts to your existing natural bone and hold them in place. Your surgeon will carefully ... arthritis;hip replacement;orthopedic;pelvis;socket;surgery;thigh;WN02080_eng

orthopedic surgeon. This is a healthcare provider with special training in treating bone, joint, and muscle ... bone that make up the knee joint are removed. They are replaced with metal and plastic parts to create ... 90418;Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement;total knee replacement;joint replacement

done by an orthopedic surgeon. This is a surgeon who specializes in treating bone, muscle, joint, and ... doctor with special training in treating bone, joint, and muscle problems. About the hip joint Each ... Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement;hip replacement;total hip replacement;arthroplasty;joint

Your wrist is a complex joint made up of many bones, allowing you to move your hand up and down ... a complex joint made up of the ends of your arm bones and the eight small bones of your wrist.  The ... broken wrist; wrist fracture; orthopedics; stable wrist fracture; unstable wrist fracture; open wrist fracture; closed wrist fracture

is a doctor with special training in treating bone, joint, and muscle problems. How does an ... bone (humerus) forms the joint with two bones of the forearm (radius and ulna). The ulna forms the ... 90320;Elbow Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation;ORIF;elbow surgery;internal fixation;open reduction;elbow fracture

Osteoporosis Paget's Disease of the Bone Scoliosis Shoulder Pain and Problems Soft-Tissue ... Detailed information on the most common orthopedic disorders, including arthritis, osteoarthritis ... the bone, scoliosis, shoulder pain, shoulder problems, soft tissue injuries

bone and joint injuries and disorders. This type of healthcare provider is also called an orthopedist ... treating arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. These diseases can affect joints, muscles, bones ... P01369;spine;shoulder;and pelvis treatment team;neurologist;neurosurgeon;orthopaedic surgeon;physiatrist;rheumatologist;anesthesiologist

inflammation around the joints between the bones of your spine. These bones are called vertebrae. People of ... heart and lungs. Sometimes, an infection of a joint between your vertebrae can cause arthritis of ... arthritis of the spine; back pain; orthopedics

bone, joint, and muscle problems. How does a tibia/fibula fracture happen? The tibia and fibula ... Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of treatment to fix a broken bone. It ... Tibia/Fibula Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation;orthopedics;orthopedic surgery;shinbone ... fracture;broken tibia;ORIF;broken shinbone;Open reduction and internal fixation;broken fibula

surgery used to stabilize and heal a broken bone. You might need this procedure to treat your broken ... knee joint. The ends of the tibia and the fibula both form part of the ankle joint. Different ... Tibia/Fibula Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation;379

bone between your knee and your hip. Your femur bends inward at the top. The part of your femur at ... provider about your bone strength. If you don’t get enough protein, calcium, and vitamin D in the ... ; hip fracture treatment; hip surgery; orthopedics; orthopedic trauma

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