More than 193,000 total hip replacements are performed each year in the United States, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, or AAOS. While advances in materials, design and techniques since the surgery was first performed in...
Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease. According to Mayo Clinic physicians, osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritic condition and happens when the cartilage in the joint spaces wear down...
Growth plates are the supple regions of bones in children where growth and development takes place, according to the Mayo Clinic. Growth plates sit at each bone ending. They are delicate and vulnerable to fracture, especially when children and...
Reclast® is the brand name for zoledronic acid, manufactured by Novartis. Used for treating and preventing bone disorders, this medication is designed to be administered by intravenous infusion once or twice yearly, or less often, depending on...
Bone mineral density tests determine your risk for osteoporosis. A high mineral count means that your bones are strong, indicating a lower risk of osteoporosis-related issues such as brittle bones that are easily broken or fractured, a stooped...
While breast muscle rips can happen, they are fairly uncommon due to the fact that pectorals are the strongest muscles in the body, responsible for arm and shoulder movement as well as lifting and moving. Individuals at risk for experiencing...
Doctors use bone density tests to determine if you are at risk for osteoporosis or other bone conditions. Osteoporosis causes bones to become porous and fragile, resulting in fractures. If the test reveals a problem, your doctor will prescribe...
For some to donate their bone marrow, their cells have to be similar to those of the recipient. In order to match up donors and recipients, physicians look at a series of molecules that are found on the surface of the blood cells called HLA...
To understand a bone density test, you must know how the test is performed, how the results are interpreted and who is recommended as a candidate for the procedure. If your doctor has recommended that you have the test, you will require only...
If you've already been diagnosed with a primary form of cancer, your doctor has likely already told you about the chance of the disease spreading to adjacent tissues, a process known as metastasis. Bone metastases are relatively common occurrences...
Cancer describes a disease characterized by the formation of an invasive tumor due to the abnormal and out-of-control growth of cells. Cancer can affect any type of cell in the body, including those cells found in the bones. Most tumors on the...
Doctors treat diseases caused by insufficient or defective blood cells with bone marrow transplants when other treatment options have failed. This procedure is commonly associated with cancer treatments, specifically for patients suffering from...
Because bone loss and osteoporosis can progress without any obvious symptoms, you must have a bone mineral density test to find out whether you have low bone density, or osteoporosis. Bone mineral density tests use X-rays to determine the amount...
A bone mineral density (BMD) test measures the amount of bone mineral in certain body areas. Results of the scan will appear numerically. Bone density test interpretation compares your bone mass with that of the standard young and healthy...
Bone density needs to remain at a therapeutic level within the bone. Bones need calcium to strengthen them. Without enough strength within it, the bone will become brittle and break, MayoClinic.com reports. People who do not already have...
Bone cancer can affect any bone in the body, including the hip bone. Primary hip bone cancer originates in the bone, and secondary hip bone cancer starts in another organ, like the liver or lung, and spreads to the hip. If a patient's cancer is...
The thought of losing a testicle is upsetting, but this is likely the first option you'll be presented with by your doctor. To offset the psychological effects of testicle removal, your doctor may attach a water-filled sac to your body in place...
According to Healthcentral.com, the proton pump inhibitor Aciphex is used to treat stomach disorders that are caused by the overproduction of stomach acid. Aciphex is mainly indicated for the treatment of erosive esophagitis, a condition caused by...
Bone tissue contains two major classifications of cells: cells that deposit new bone tissue, and cells that reabsorb and break down old bone tissue. Throughout life, the bones undergo constant cellular remodeling to help maintain the integrity of...
People with osteoporosis typically suffer weak or brittle bones that fracture easily. Minor accidents, such as a stumble or fall onto a hard surface, can often cause disability and in some cases death. Swimming carries little risk for falling and...
Bone loss is a condition where bone material disappears, commonly called osteoporosis or osteopenia. The most common cause is a lack of calcium or vitamin D. It can occur in both men and women but is more common in menopausal women and elderly...
Patients develop osteoarthritis when the cartilage at the joints gets worn. This cartilage problem leads to weakening of nearby muscles and ligaments. Osteoarthritis causes pain, joint swelling and limited movement. MedlinePlus notes that almost...
Many of us grow up learning that milk can help our bones grow big and strong. This adage is true: milk and other dairy products are a good source of calcium, which is a main component of bone. But to grow and maintain strong bones, you'll need...
Doctors use bone mineral density, or BMD, tests to determine your level of bone mineral density. While BMD can be affected by a variety of factors, the World Health Organization has created a standard score with which to measure bone density with....
Your grip strength is strongest when your wrist is in a neutral position--the hand in line with the forearm. A broken bone or other medical problem can cause a shortening of one of the two bones in the forearm, leading to a side-to-side deviation...
A doctor might order a type of scan to help diagnose an internal problem. As described by the American College of Radiology and the Radiologic Society of North America, Computerized Axial Tomography, also known as a CAT or CT scan, combines X-rays...
Your bone marrow makes immature cells called stem cells; these develop into a myeloid stem cell or a lymphoid stem cell. The myeloid cells develop into red blood cells, myeloblasts and platelets. These myeloblasts turn into white blood cells that...
Severe ankle pain after running on the beach is most likely a sign of a sprained ankle. This type of injury occurs when your ankle ligaments are stretched out past their normal range of motion. Running in sand places more strain on the joints of...
Trauma to the area on either side of the base of the neck may cause a broken collar bone. The bones of the clavicle or collar bone run along the front of the shoulder to the breast bone. Collar bones typically get broken from falling the wrong...
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