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X-rays, CT Scans and MRIs
AAOS — Diagnostic imaging techniques help narrow the causes of an injury or illness and ensure that the diagnosis is accurate. These techniques include X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These imaging tools let ...More…
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Surgery and Smoking
AAOS — You can improve your chances for a successful outcome after surgery if you are a nonsmoker or have stopped smoking, according to researchers. In two specific types of surgeries (spinal fusion and rotator cuff repairs), results were significantly ...More…
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Internal Fixation for Fractures
AAOS — When members of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons were asked to list the most significant advances in treatment during the 20th century, the development of internal fixation ranked high on the list. Internal fixation allows shorter ...More…
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Bone and Tissue Transplantation
AAOS — This guide to bone and tissue transplantation is provided by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB). Your physician has recommended that you have a surgical procedure in which a ...More…
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Management
AAOS — Extremity bone sarcomas are rare and pose a challenging problem for patients and their physicians. Physicians who treat bone cancer are called orthopaedic oncologists. Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone malignancy that is considered for ...More…
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Physical Fields
AAOS — Broken bones are a common injury; an average of 6 million people in the United States will break a bone each year. Most of these broken bones heal without problems. However, about 300,000 are slow to heal or do not heal at all with traditional ...More…
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Complementary Therapies: Biofeedback
AAOS — Can you slow your heart rate just by imagining a melting icicle? Or relax a tense muscle by recalling a favorite melody? If not, you might be able to learn these techniques through a process called biofeedback. Biofeedback is a training technique ...More…
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Your Orthopaedic Connection: Spinal Fusion
AAOS — Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure used to correct problems with the bones (vertebrae) of the back (spine). The spine is stabilized by fusing together two or more vertebrae, using bone grafts and metal rods and screws. Cross-section of a ...More…
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Kyphoplasty
AAOS — The balloon tamp is inflated, and the collapsed vertebral bone is restored back to its normal height and shape. The cavity created by the inflated balloon is filled with bone cement. Balloon tamp in place. Cavity completely filled with bone ...More…
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Disk Replacement
AAOS — Low back pain is a significant cause of disability in the U.S. and worldwide. It is estimated that 70% to 80% of people will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. Artificial disk replacement has emerged as an effective treatment ...More…
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Low Back Pain Exercise Guide
AAOS — Regular exercises to restore the strength of your back and a gradual return to everyday activities are important for your full recovery. Your orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist may recommend that you exercise 10 to 30 minutes a day 1 to 3 ...More…
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How Herbal Supplements Interact With Medications
AAOS — This list of commonly used herbal supplements shows the potential problems that could occur if you take the supplement at the same time that you are taking other medicines. Unfortunately, there is very little scientific information available ...More…