History Orthopedic surgery is the field of medicine dealing with injuries to the musculoskeletal system. This includes bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Musculoskeletal symptoms are the second-most common reason that...
Orthopedic surgeons are doctors treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system. These specialists perform a very large number of different procedures to repair broken bones and ligaments, remove tumors and restore functional capacity to joints. All...
You may require orthopedic surgery for several reasons -- including bone fractures, joint replacements and to repair damaged, torn or defective bones, muscles, ligaments, cartilage and tendons. Orthopedic surgery can keep you off your feet and...
Orthopaedic surgery refers to a surgical procedure to correct or treat problems with your bones. The doctors who perform this type of surgery often specialize in trauma, sports injuries and problems with your back and spine. If you've had to...
After orthopedic surgery, such as hip replacement or arthroscopic knee surgery, physical therapy is an important part of your recovery. Getting surgically repaired areas moving again is important in terms of improving circulation to those regions,...
Your Achilles tendon is the strongest and thickest tendon in your body, connecting your calf muscle to your heel bone. It serves the function of transferring the power of your calf muscle to the foot, allowing you to stand upright and engage in...
Male Yeast Infections By Eric Morris It is a misconception that women are the only ones who can get yeast infections. Men are also susceptible to penile yeast infections, as well as an oral form of yeast infection. Some men are more vulnerable...
Cold sores are caused by Herpes Simplex Virus I. They first appear 3 to 10 days after exposure and can last for up to 3 weeks. The virus then remains in the body forever, and repeated outbreaks are triggered by several factors. These factors...
This section will inform you about fitness and nutrition. An exercise physiologist will be writing some articles for Cool Nurse, and will help teach us all how to use our bodies better and how to avoid an overuse injury. It is just as important...
Orthopedic surgeons are physicians who receive specialized training in the care and management of musculoskeletal (bone and muscle) diseases and injuries. These surgeons can work in general orthopedics or receive further training in several...
It is becoming more and more widely accepted that many foods can intensify symptoms of fibromyalgia and at the same time weaken immune systems. These foods should be avoided by anyone suffering from fibromyalgia. These foods include: alcohol,...
The most common explanation of the term "angina" is a choking type of pain in the chest caused by inadequate oxygenation of the heart muscle from coronary arteries that are blocked from the accumulation of plaque or clots. Angina differs from pain...
In order to develop the best treatment plan for a definite diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease, it is necessary to be sure that the ulcers are not caused by a common infection. The most common such bacterial infection in humans, Helicobacter Pylori...
Breast Exams Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death in women. (Heart disease is the first.) When it is detected early enough, it is often successfully treated; when it is not, it is often fatal. For this reason, breast examinations...
Bikini Line Hair Removal--Are Razors Better Than Pubic Shavers? By Oliver Turner Razors Razors are cheap, and many women say they give a closer shave than an electric razor. The cons are that they can nick or cut the skin, and lathering up...
To be able to eat properly in the face of having gallstones, you must be aware of how you got them in the first place. That way, a proper diet can be developed and used effectively. Gallstones are hardened pebbles consisting mainly of bile,...
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Generalized Anxiety Disorder, or GAD, affects about 4 million American adults, and about twice as many women as men. The disorder comes on gradually and can begin across the life cycle, though the risk is highest...
Mucus is a substance that can be clear, white or yellowish in color. Mucus is typically found throughout the gastrointestinal tract and in the airway system, such as the lining of the nose and throat. Its primary purpose is to lubricate and...
Vaginal Dams or Dental Dams Use a Vaginal Dam, Also Known as a Dental Dam, for Safer Oral Sex A dental dam, sometimes called an oral dam, is a 6-inch square piece of thin latex (sometimes flavored) that’s available at most pharmacy chains...
The most common type of knee surgery performed today according to the Center for orthopedics and sports medicine is called arthroscopy. It is a surgical procedure in which an arthroscope, a very tiny fiber-optic telescope that allows a surgeon to...
Sexual FAQs - Sperm Cell or Spermatozoa The mature sperm cell (spermatozoa) is 0.05mm long. It consists of a head, body and tail. The head is covered by the ac cap and contains a nucleus of dense genetic material from the 23 chromosomes. It is...
Avoiding Yeast Infections Approximately 3/4 of all women will experience a vaginal yeast infection at least once in their life. The causes of these infections are many and varied. A good understanding of what yeast and yeast infections are can...
Painful trigger points associated with fibromyalgia can often be identified because of associated symptoms that range from depression to fatigue and pain. Trigger points can be identified by their location, number of points present, and what end...
As with most surgical procedures, the cost of carpal tunnel release surgery varies widely. The cost of open release surgery is generally less expensive--but more traumatic--than endoscopic release surgery. The cost of each procedure depends...
While eating out can be a pleasant, relaxing change of pace, knowing how foods are prepared, and that you have some control over that, can help decrease the potential for those foods aggravating your gallstones. Many foods such as steaks are...
One important thing that should be noted right off the bat: Excessive acid production and presence in the stomach does not cause indigestion. That being said, it naturally follows that, since indigestion is caused by factors other than acid,...
That ringing in the ears may be caused from a variety of things, from infection to congenital disorders, even tumors. Ringing in the ears, called tinnitus, is often described as a roaring, clicking or hissing sound in the ears. It can be...
We all have, at one time or another, experienced the discomfort of heartburn, or acid indigestion; perhaps too much spicy food, too much alcohol or a combination of foods that give us the all-too-familiar knot in the stomach. This is one of the...
Ear wax, or cerumen, is a naturally occurring substance that is found in the outer portion of the human ear canal. It is a thick substance produced by the body and is responsible for the cleaning and protection of the ear canal. By maintaining...
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